9 John Goff Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 9 John Goff Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.45 acres (19,602 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$172,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill$163 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-7250-0009-00-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-7250-0009-00-2
Alternative APN
  • 11-21-7250-0009-00-2

Exterior

Lot Area19,602 sqft (0.45 acres)
Lot Dimensions297 ft deep x 66 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street AddressJOHN GOFF RD
CityWATERVLIET
StateMI
Zip49098
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeR1A
Legal DescriptionLOT 9 SHIMER'S SUBDIVISION
Legal SubdivisionSHIMERS SUB
Legal Lot Number9
Legal Unit9
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionWATERVLIET
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract10300

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4226 JOHN GOFF RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9735
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3211 / 2552
Prior Transfer DateMay 7, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc02803/0739
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJul 18, 2018
Property AddressJOHN GOFF RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098
Document Number03211/2552
Book / Page3211 / 2552
Map ReferenceLB14 PG32
Instrument DateJul 13, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,458.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4226 JOHN GOFF RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9735

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address4226 JOHN GOFF RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9735

Mortgage

Document Number0032112554
DateJul 18, 2018
Instrument3211/2554
Lender
NameAMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionWatervliet Township
Unified School DistrictWatervliet School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,200 (-34.55%)$14,400 (-34.55%)
2025$163.00 (+6.54%)$11,000 (+12%)$22,000 (+12%)
2024$153.00 (+2%)
2023$5,000$10,000
2022$150.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWATERVLIET
serves 2,735 people · EPA ID MI0006930
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNo certified operator
Oct 2020
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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