Berrien County property record for 8561 East Rd, Three Oaks, MI 49128
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Nov 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $2,007 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-0020-0051-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 07-0020-0051-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 8561 EAST RD |
|---|---|
| City | THREE OAKS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49128-9780 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM 440.1' W OF CEN OF SEC 20 T7S R20W TH N 496' TH W 88' TH S 496' TH E 88' TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CHIKAMING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11201 |
8561 East Rd is held in a trust since January 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 330 W DIVERSEY PKWY, 1507, CHICAGO, IL 60657-6206 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1285 / 329 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03419/1395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 8561 EAST RD, THREE OAKS, MI 49128-9780 |
| Document Number | 03419/1395 |
| Book / Page | 3419 / 1395 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024396549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 W DIVERSEY PKWY APT 1507, 1507, CHICAGO, IL 60657-6206 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8561 East Rd was $2,007, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Chikaming Township |
| Unified School District | River Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $327,900 (+12.68%) | $655,800 (+12.68%) | |
| 2025 | $2,007.00 (+2.09%) | $291,000 | $582,000 |
| 2024 | $1,966.00 | ||
| 2023 | $71,400 | $142,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,678.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8561 East Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 8561 East 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP serves 2,825 people · EPA ID MI0001400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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