Saginaw County property record for 12870 Gera Rd, Birch Run, MI 48415
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,670 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.533 acres (23,217 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Sep 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $1,856 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-10-6-27-4220-000 |
| Primary APN | 05-10-6-27-4220-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,670 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,670 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,158 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,217 sqft (0.533 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 410 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12870 GERA RD |
|---|---|
| City | BIRCH RUN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48415-9476 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 HENSEL SUBDIVISION A PART OF SE 1/4 SEC 27 T10N R6E |
| Legal Range | 06E |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENSEL SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Legal Unit | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SAGINAW MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRCH RUN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 13100 |
12870 Gera Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2009.
Source: Saginaw County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12870 GERA RD, BIRCH RUN, MI 48415-9476 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1483 / 1102 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018945 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12870 Gera Rd was $1,856 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Saginaw County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw County |
| County Subdivision | Birch Run Township |
| Unified School District | Birch Run Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,600 | $187,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,856.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $74,300 | $148,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,562.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12870 Gera Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12870 Gera 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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