Van Buren County property record for 70897 Co Rd 378, Covert, MI 49043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,290 sqft |
| Lot Size | 7.5 acres (326,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $26,900 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,545 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-07-012-030-01 |
| Primary APN | 80-07-012-030-01 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| Lot Area | 326,700 sqft (7.5 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 70897 COUNTY ROAD 378 |
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| City | COVERT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49043-9537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | 219-A 12-2-17 762-497 863-114 1010-801 1104-628 1390-691 1436-531 BEG ON E&W 1/4 L AT PT 318.65' W OF NE COR OF W1/2 NW1/4 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COVERT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
70897 Co Rd 378 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70897 COUNTY ROAD 378, COVERT, MI 49043-9537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1719 / 607 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1719/607 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 70897 COUNTY ROAD 378, COVERT, MI 49043-9537 |
| Document Number | 1719/607 |
| Book / Page | 1719 / 607 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $232.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11 W MARILYN TER, 11, ADDISON, IL 60101-2606 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70897 COUNTY ROAD 378, COVERT, MI 49043-9537 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70897 Co Rd 378 was $1,545 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% 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 | Covert Township |
| Unified School District | Covert Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $69,800 (-14.88%) | $139,600 (-14.88%) | |
| 2025 | $1,545.00 (+2.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $82,000 | $164,000 |
| 2024 | $1,510.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,900 | $105,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,189.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70897 Co Rd 378 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 70897 Co Rd 378 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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