Berrien County property record for 6489 E Chikaming, Sawyer, MI 49125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,193 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,329 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,315 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-5230-0050-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 07-5230-0050-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,193 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,193 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 6489 E CHIKAMING |
|---|---|
| City | SAWYER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49125-9127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 50 & 51 NEAR LAKE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 50-51 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CHIKAMING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
6489 E Chikaming is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2761 W WILSON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-3744 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3085 / 1743 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6489 E Chikaming was $4,315.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Chikaming Township |
| Unified School District | River Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $185,500 | $371,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,315.00 | ||
| 2023 | $133,200 | $266,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,773.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6489 E Chikaming in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 6489 E Chikaming 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP serves 2,825 people · EPA ID MI0001400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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