Berrien County property record for 8153 Smith Rd, Berrien Center, MI 49102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,265 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Feb 2026 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-0023-0008-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 04-0023-0008-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8153 SMITH RD |
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| City | BERRIEN CENTER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49102-9791 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGRI / RES |
| Legal Description | THE W 4 A OF THAT PART OF NW FRL. QTR OF NW FRL QTR OF FRL SEC 23, T6S R17W LYING N OF HWY |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERRIEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
8153 Smith Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHEMICAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 1988 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2190 / 1553 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 03470/1176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8153 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9791 |
| Document Number | 03470/1174 |
| Book / Page | 3470 / 1174 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026451853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 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 | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8153 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9791 |
| Document Number | 03470/1176 |
| Book / Page | 3470 / 1176 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026451854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 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 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8153 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9791 |
| Document Number | 03463/1754 |
| Book / Page | 3463 / 1754 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025445090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8035 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9729 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 8153 SMITH RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9791 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03184/2261 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3184/2261 |
| Instrument | 3184-2261 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WYOMING, MI 49519 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8153 Smith Rd was $1,265, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $108,200 (+3.05%) | $216,400 (+3.05%) | |
| 2025 | $1,265.00 (+2.51%) | $105,000 | $210,000 |
| 2024 | $1,234.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,200 | $138,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,157.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8153 Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 8153 Smith Rd 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 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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