Berrien County property record for 8163 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-6080-0090-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 21-6080-0090-00-8 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8163 FOREST BEACH RD |
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| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49098-9706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 90 & THE E1/2 OF LOT 89 IN POKAGON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | POKAGON HEIGHT |
| Legal Lot Number | 89-90 |
| Legal Unit | 90,89 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVLIET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5041 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8163 FOREST BEACH RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025422740 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3443 / 70 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 8163 FOREST BEACH RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, ATI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8163 FOREST BEACH RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9706 |
| Document Number | 003379/979 |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3379/979 |
| Instrument | 2022357227 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 9, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8163 FOREST BEACH RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9706 |
| Document Number | 03297/2767 |
| Book / Page | 3297 / 2767 |
| Map Reference | LB 7 PG 63 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $739.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8655 DANNEFFEL RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9514 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 8163 FOREST, WATERVLIET, MI 49098 |
| Document Number | 0032972769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3297/2769 |
| Name | SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
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 | $83,200 (+45.71%) | $166,400 (+45.71%) | |
| 2025 | $2,178.00 (+6.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $57,100 | $114,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,036.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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