Berrien County property record for 8035 Smith Rd, Berrien Center, MI 49102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $78,970 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,208 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Feb 2026 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-0022-0013-03-4 |
| Primary APN | 04-0022-0013-03-4 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 240 ft deep x 169 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8035 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERRIEN CENTER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49102-9729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGRI / RES |
| Legal Description | FROM E1/4 PST OF FRL SEC 22 T6S R17W RUN N 2019.16'TH N83DEG W 264' TH N73DEG W 148.74'TO TRUE POB TH N73DEG W 240'TH N42DEG E 169'TH S73DEG E 168.58'TH S17DEG W 153.17' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERRIEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 1, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3041 / 752 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 03470/1172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Number | 03470/1178 |
| Book / Page | 3470 / 1178 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026451855 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Number | 03470/1181 |
| Book / Page | 3470 / 1181 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026451856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Number | 03470/1172 |
| Book / Page | 3470 / 1172 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026451852 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Number | 03463/1747 |
| Book / Page | 3463 / 1747 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025445087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Number | 03273/3186 |
| Book / Page | 3273 / 3186 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Number | 0032733188 |
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| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3273/3188 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Berrien Township |
| Unified School District | Berrien Springs Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $91,000 (+2.82%) | $182,000 (+2.82%) | |
| 2025 | $1,208.00 (+2.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $88,500 (+25.18%) | $177,000 (+25.18%) |
| 2024 | $1,179.00 (+6.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $70,700 | $141,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,112.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| 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.
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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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