Eaton County property record for 12821 E Melody Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,367 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03007260054000 |
| Primary APN | 03007260054000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 191 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 12821 E MELODY RD |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND LEDGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48837-7900 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A RE |
| Legal Description | LOT 54. RIVER PARK FARMS NO.1 SECS.1&12, T4N,R4W, ONEIDA TWP |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER PARK FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | EATON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ONEIDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 20402 |
12821 E Melody Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Eaton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12821 E MELODY RD, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837-7900 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DITECH.COM |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE DART BANK |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EATON FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2886 / 396 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02774/0768 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EATON MI |
| Property Address | 12821 E MELODY RD, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837-7900 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 02710/0538 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2710/0538 |
| Instrument | 2710-0538 |
| Name | DITECH.COM |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EATON MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12821 E MELODY RD, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837-7900 |
| Document Number | 002886/396 |
| Book / Page | 2886 / 396 |
| Map Reference | LB 2 PG 101 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRANSNATION TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRANSNATION TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,906.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12821 E MELODY RD, 12821, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837-7900 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 232 E FRONT ST, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837-1645 |
| Document Number | 0002886398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2886/398 |
| Name | THE DART BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EATON MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12821 E MELODY RD, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837-7900 |
| Document Number | 02814/0659 |
| Book / Page | 2814 / 0659 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | BELL TITLE AGENCY/OKEMOS, BELL TITLE AGENCY OF OKEMOS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,569.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 821 STREET SE #607607, 821, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 N SMITH RD, EATON RAPIDS, MI 48827-9327 |
| Document Number | 0002814660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2814/660 |
| Name | EATON FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12821 E Melody Rd was $4,367 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Eaton County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton County |
| County Subdivision | Oneida Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Grand Ledge Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $140,500 (+0.93%) | $278,313 (-) Land $92,504 Building $185,809 | |
| 2025 | $4,367.00 (+2.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $139,200 | $278,313 Land $92,504 Building $185,809 |
| 2024 | $4,244.00 | ||
| 2023 | $110,600 | $221,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,755.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12821 E Melody Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 26, 2010 · 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 | 2 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 12821 E Melody Rd is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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