Berrien County property record for 9674 Dan Smith Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 10.8 acres (471,755 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $116,600 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,286 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-0036-0004-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 21-0036-0004-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Lot Area | 471,755 sqft (10.8 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 9674 DAN SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49098-8512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | COM AT NE COR SEC 36 T3S R17W TH W 439.1' S 0 DEG 13' E 328.45'W 548.7' TH S 0 DEG13'E TO S LINE OF N1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 SEC 36 TH E TO E LINE OF SEC 36 TH N TO POB |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVLIET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4041 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
9674 Dan Smith Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9674 DAN SMITH RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-8512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3092 / 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03075/2697 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9674 Dan Smith Rd was $1,286 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
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 | $61,000 (+1.5%) | $122,000 (+1.5%) | |
| 2025 | $1,286.00 (+2.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,100 | $120,200 |
| 2024 | $1,249.00 | ||
| 2023 | $44,400 | $88,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,164.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 9674 Dan 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 9674 Dan Smith Rd is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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