Monroe County property record for 1259 Arbor Ave, Monroe, MI 48162
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,603 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Apr 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-59-00217-000 |
| Primary APN | 55-59-00217-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1259 ARBOR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48162-3017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | GARDEN HOME SUBDIVISION LOT 118 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN HOME SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 118 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 831700 |
1259 Arbor Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2020.
Source: Monroe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3603 EVERGREEN ST, NEWPORT, MI 48166-9346 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MERCHANTS BANK NA |
| Apr 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE AGENCY/MONROE, LAWYERS TITLE AGCY/MONROE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203410 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006442 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Property Address | 1259 ARBOR AVE, MONROE, MI 48162-3017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003411 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R03411 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1259 ARBOR AVE, MONROE, MI 48162-3017 |
| Document Number | 0000006442 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6442 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE AGENCY/MONROE, LAWYERS TITLE AGCY/MONROE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3603 EVERGREEN ST NEWPORT MI 481669346, NEWPORT, MI 48166-9346 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1259 Arbor Ave was $3,603.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe County |
| Municipality | Monroe City |
| Unified School District | Monroe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $78,200 (+6.11%) Land $78,200 | $156,400 (+6.11%) Land $156,400 | |
| 2025 | $3,603.00 | $73,700 Land $73,700 | $147,400 Land $147,400 |
| 2023 | $3,160.00 | $55,040 | $110,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1259 Arbor Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 8, 2026 · 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 Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 1259 Arbor Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | MONROE serves 49,467 people · EPA ID MI0004450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 397 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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