12956 Paradise Dr, De Witt, MI 48820 Property Records

Clinton County property record for 12956 Paradise Dr, De Witt, MI 48820

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,522 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.32 acres (13,939 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$36,000 (Nov 2004)
Tax Bill	$1,725 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Transfer Feb 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`150-210-000-052-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`150-210-000-052-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,522 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,268 sqft
Basement Area	1,268 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,268 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	13,939 sqft (0.32 acres)
Lot Dimensions	172 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	78 sqft
Deck Area	168 sqft
Patio Area	168 sqft
Balcony Area	62 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Storm Sewer
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	12956 PARADISE DR
City	DEWITT
State	MI
Zip	48820-7874
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	LOT 52 OF PHASE 2, LAKESIDE PRESERVE (SPLIT FROM 012-400-015-50 IN 2004)
Legal Subdivision	LAKESIDE PRESERVE #2
Legal Phase	2
Legal Lot Number	52
Jurisdiction	CLINTON MI
Township / Civil Division	WATERTOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	10300

Owner

12956 Paradise Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2004.

Source: Clinton County records, as of June 2, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	12956 PARADISE DR, DEWITT, MI 48820-7874
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 28, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 12, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DFCU FINANCIAL
Sep 11, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DFCU FINANCIAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 5, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 5, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20045069107
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 29, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0005069106
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CLINTON MI
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2020
Property Address	12956 PARADISE DR, DEWITT, MI 48820-7874
Document Number	5298484
Map Reference	LB 10 PG 6
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2020
Instrument	5298484
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	12956 PARADISE DR, DEWITT, MI 48820-7874

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CLINTON MI
Property Address	12956 PARADISE DR, DEWITT, MI 48820-7874
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 24, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	5263523
Date	Feb 12, 2018
Instrument	5263523

Lender

Name	DFCU FINANCIAL
Type	Credit Union
Address	DEARBORN, MI 48126

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 11, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CLINTON MI
Property Address	12956 PARADISE DR, DEWITT, MI 48820-7874
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 3, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	, 5258097
Date	Sep 11, 2017
Instrument	5258097

Lender

Name	DFCU FINANCIAL
Type	Credit Union
Address	DEARBORN, MI 48126

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 10, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12956 Paradise Dr was $1,725 with a homeowner's exemption, down 69.6% from the year before.

Source: Clinton County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Clinton County
County Subdivision	Watertown Charter Township
Unified School District	DeWitt Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$224,650 (+10.28%) Land $34,050 Building $190,600	$449,300 (+10.28%) Land $68,100 Building $381,200
2025	$1,725.00 (-69.6%) Homeowner's exemption	$203,700 Land $32,750 Building $170,950	$407,400 Land $65,500 Building $341,900
2024	$5,675.00 (+10.41%)
2023	$5,140.00 Homeowner's exemption	$175,200	$350,400
2022	$5,140.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12956 Paradise Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 2004.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2011 · 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
Nearby Flood Claims	9 (2004–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA	6 of 9
Most Recent Claim	Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 12956 Paradise Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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