Montcalm County property record for 11717 Backus Rd, Lakeview, MI 48850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 4.22 acres (184,128 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,801 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| APN | 004-002-035-10 |
| Primary APN | 004-002-035-10 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Lot Area | 184,128 sqft (4.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 660 ft deep x 274 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Street Address | 11717 BACKUS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKEVIEW |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48850-9743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-R |
| Legal Description | L557 P1211 BEG ON E SEC LINE 1099.94 FT N 0 DEG W FROM E 1/4 COR OF SEC 2-12-8 TH N 89 DEG W 660.51 FT, TH N 273.58 FT, TH S |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 12N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTCALM MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CATO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
11717 Backus Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Montcalm County records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11717 BACKUS RD, LAKEVIEW, MI 48850-9743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20247798 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 8, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0698000594 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTCALM MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 11717 BACKUS RD, LAKEVIEW, MI 48850-9743 |
| Document Number | 0000004790 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264790 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLU |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11717 BACKUS RD, LAKEVIEW, MI 48850-9743 |
| Document Number | 0000004790, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264790 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.38% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 11717 Backus Rd was $3,801, up 316.8% from the year before.
Source: Montcalm County assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm County |
| County Subdivision | Cato Township |
| Unified School District | Lakeview Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84,500 (+3.05%) | $169,000 (+3.05%) | |
| 2025 | $3,801.00 (+316.78%) | $82,000 | $164,000 |
| 2024 | $912.00 | ||
| 2023 | $64,500 | $64,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 11717 Backus Rd.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 11717 Backus 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| HomeWorks Connect Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CMS Internet, Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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