Van Buren County property record for 609 E Bitely St, Lawton, MI 49065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,843 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,318 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-45-100-027-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-45-100-027-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 8,843 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 53.7 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 609 E BITELY ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAWTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49065-9722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CALL VILLA |
| Legal Description | 557 32-3-13 502-341 729-645 1322-730 1569-992/3 1629-192 * COM AT E 1/4 POST OF SEC, TH N ALG E SEC L 198.0 FT, TH WLY PAR |
| Legal Subdivision | BITELYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTWERP |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 11004 |
609 E Bitely St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1629 / 192 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1568/0992 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 E Bitely St was $1,318 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6% from the year before.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren County |
| County Subdivision | Antwerp Township |
| Municipality | Lawton Village |
| Unified School District | Lawton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,100 (-1.51%) | $78,200 (-1.51%) | |
| 2025 | $1,318.00 (+6.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $39,700 | $79,400 |
| 2024 | $1,243.00 | ||
| 2023 | $32,500 | $65,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,089.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 E Bitely St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 609 E Bitely St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAWTON serves 1,900 people · EPA ID MI0003830 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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