Ionia County property record for 1240 W Ellis Ave, Belding, MI 48809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,225 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.439 acres (19,123 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,750 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,185 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40118000006100 |
| Primary APN | 40118000006100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,225 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 19,123 sqft (0.439 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 189 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1240 W ELLIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BELDING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48809-1005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | CITY OF BELDING OAK RIDGE PLAT W 1/2 LOT 18 & ALL LOTS 19 & 48 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK RIDGE |
| Jurisdiction | IONIA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BELDING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 30300 |
1240 W Ellis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Ionia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1240 W ELLIS AVE, BELDING, MI 48809-1005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 635 / 9801 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1240 W Ellis Ave was $2,185 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Ionia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ionia County |
| Municipality | Belding City |
| Unified School District | Belding Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $107,300 (+18.56%) Land $23,000 Building $84,300 | $214,600 (+18.56%) Land $46,000 Building $168,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,185.00 (+2.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,500 Land $18,900 Building $71,600 | $181,000 Land $37,800 Building $143,200 |
| 2024 | $2,130.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,600 Land $12,200 Building $57,400 | $139,200 Land $24,400 Building $114,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1240 W Ellis Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 15, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 risk around 1240 W Ellis Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BELDING serves 5,769 people · EPA ID MI0000560 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
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