12261 Duffield Rd, Gaines, MI 48436 Property Records

Genesee County property record for 12261 Duffield Rd, Gaines, MI 48436

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size10.1 acres (439,956 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$270,000 (May 2024)
Tax Bill$5,032 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
May 2024 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01-08-200-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-08-200-006

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Building Area1,976 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,976 sqft
Basement Area1,976 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Architectural StyleModular
Lot Area439,956 sqft (10.1 acres)
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address12261 DUFFIELD RD
CityGAINES
StateMI
Zip48436-9715
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAG
Legal DescriptionA PARCEL OF LAND BEG N 0 DEG 23 MIN 13 SEC W 2615.77 FT FROM S 1/4 COR OF SEC TH N 0 DEG 23 MIN 13 SEC W 44.28 FT TO INT 1/4
Legal Range05E
Legal Township05N
Legal Section08
JurisdictionGENESEE MI
Township / Civil DivisionARGENTINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract13001

Owner

Source: Genesee County records, as of October 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12261 DUFFIELD RD, GAINES, MI 48436-9715
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 10, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC
May 13, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC
May 15, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STAUNTON FINANCIAL INC
Jan 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
TOWNE MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 12, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202431301
Prior Transfer DateMay 11, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000045106
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGENESEE MI
Property Address12261 DUFFIELD RD, GAINES, MI 48436-9715
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 27, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12261 DUFFIELD RD, GAINES, MI 48436-9715

Mortgage

Document Number0000007212
DateMar 10, 2026
Instrument202603100007212
Lender
NameSTAUNTON FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2056

May 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGENESEE MI
Property Address12261 DUFFIELD RD, GAINES, MI 48436-9715
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8153 HIDDEN HOLW, FENTON, MI 48430-4405

Mortgage

Document Number0000030947
DateMay 13, 2024
Instrument202405130030947
Lender
NameSTAUNTON FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2054

May 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionGENESEE MI
Recording DateMay 15, 2024
Property Address12261 DUFFIELD RD, GAINES, MI 48436-9715
Document Number0000031301
Instrument DateMay 9, 2024
Instrument202405150031301
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 3, 2025
Title CompanyTEAM TITLE AND ESCROW, DREAM TITLE AND ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,025.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8630 GIOVANNI CT, HOWELL, MI 48855-6326

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8153 HIDDEN HOLW, FENTON, MI 48430-4405

Mortgage

Document Number0000030947
DateMay 15, 2024
Instrument202405130030947
Lender
NameSTAUNTON FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2054

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGENESEE MI
Property Address12261 DUFFIELD RD, GAINES, MI 48436-9715
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202101260006027
DateJan 26, 2021
Instrument202101260006027
Lender
NameTOWNE MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTROY, MI 48083
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueFeb 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Genesee County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyGenesee County
County SubdivisionArgentine Township
Unified School DistrictByron Area Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$163,700 (+2.25%) Land $47,400 Building $116,300$327,400 (+2.25%) Land $94,800 Building $232,600
2025$5,032.00 (+70.87%) Homeowner's exemption$160,100 (+17.29%)$320,200 (+17.29%)
2024$2,945.00 (+48.74%)
2023$136,500$273,000
2019$1,980.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 19, 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 Policies2 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
Frontier
DSL
10 / 1

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