Berrien County property record for 7969 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $967 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-2330-0132-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 21-2330-0132-00-3 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 5,999 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 7969 FOREST BEACH RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49098-9702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | THE E1/2 OF LOTS 132 & 133 THE REVISED PLAT OF FOREST BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 132-133 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVLIET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5029 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
7969 Forest Beach Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7969 FOREST BEACH RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1860 / 1392 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 003389/155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 7969 FOREST BEACH RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9702 |
| Document Number | 003389/155 |
| Book / Page | 3389 / 155 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022364933 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7969 FOREST BEACH RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9702 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7969 Forest Beach Rd was $967 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Watervliet Township |
| Unified School District | Watervliet School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,500 (+0.33%) | $121,000 (+0.33%) | |
| 2025 | $967.00 (+3.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,300 | $120,600 |
| 2024 | $934.00 | ||
| 2023 | $36,100 | $72,200 | |
| 2022 | $870.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7969 Forest Beach Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1979–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1997 · alluvial fan flooding |
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 7969 Forest Beach Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | WATERVLIET serves 2,735 people · EPA ID MI0006930 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Oct 2020 |
| 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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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