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Van Buren County · Lawrence, MILawrence, MI property taxes. Below the peak. Is your bill?
In January 2026, the typical home in Lawrence was worth about $244,000, 4.7% below the August 2024 peak of $256,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, an appeal may be worth filing.
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What Lawrence home values did
Lawrence values peaked in August 2024 and were 4.7% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 3.1%. That's weaker than Van Buren County as a whole (+0.5%).
Since January, values have risen 1.8% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $206,000 | +13.1% |
| January 2022 | $221,000 | +7.2% |
| January 2023 | $234,000 | +6.0% |
| January 2024 | $248,000 | +5.9% |
| January 2025 | $252,000 | +1.6% |
| January 2026 | $244,000 | -3.1% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $248,000 | +1.8% since January |
Peak since 2021: $256,000 in August 2024. January 2026 was 4.7% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Lawrence home lost 3.1% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the city or township assessor should be able to explain it.
How Lawrence compares nearby
Among 10 Van Buren County places, Lawrence has the 2nd largest drop from its peak and the 6th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 25th of 759 Michigan places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw | $273,000 | -0.1% | -0.5% |
| South Haven | $373,000 | +1.3% | At peak |
| Mattawan | $354,000 | +1.7% | At peak |
| Hartford | $173,000 | -4.1% | -6.4% |
| Lawton | $280,000 | +1.4% | At peak |
| Decatur | $221,000 | +2.0% | At peak |
| Gobles | $255,000 | +0.6% | At peak |
| Bangor | $199,000 | -0.2% | -1.6% |
| Grand Junction | $221,000 | +1.6% | At peak |
| Lawrence | $244,000 | -3.1% | -4.7% |
Deadline and where to file
Lawrence values are set by the local city or township assessor. First protest to your local March Board of Review, which starts hearing appeals on the second Monday in March (a local unit can move the start to the Tuesday or Wednesday of that week). Dates and the letter-appeal cutoff are set locally. To go further on a residential property you must file a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal by July 31 of the tax year.
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 July 31 Tax Tribunal deadline has passed. The next regular chance is the March 2027 Board of Review. The state's rule puts appeal meetings on the second Monday in March, which is March 8, 2027, though your city or township sets its own hours and letter-appeal cutoff, so check its site in February when notices go out. If you miss that, the July and December Boards of Review (the December 2026 one is scheduled for Dec 15 unless your local unit moves it) have much narrower authority, so do not count on them for an ordinary value dispute.
The Van Buren County guide covers the full Michigan appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Lawrence case
A citywide index shows the trend. Your case needs your house. In a smaller or rural market, sales can be sparse. Explain why each sale you use still compares with your home.
- Keep your Board of Review decision notice. It must be attached to a Tax Tribunal petition.
Get your Lawrence appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Michigan appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Michigan forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Michigan State Tax Commission Bulletin 16 of 2025: 2026 Boards of Review, Michigan State Tax Commission Board of Review Q&A, Michigan Tax Tribunal: Small Claims fees, Michigan Tax Tribunal: Small Claims petition (property tax appeal). Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.