Jackson County property record for 12971 Austin Rd, Brooklyn, MI 49230
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1.88 acres (81,893 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $887 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000-20-10-226-001-00 |
| Primary APN | 000-20-10-226-001-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 612 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 81,893 sqft (1.88 acres) |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 12971 AUSTIN RD |
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| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49230-9539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | BEG AT THE NE COR OF SEC 10 TH S 1?38'W 194.75 FT ALG E SEC LN TH N89?0'W 426.37 FT TH N1?38'E 194.75 FT TO N LN OF SD SEC TH |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NORVELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 6803 |
12971 Austin Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1999.
Source: Jackson County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12971 AUSTIN RD, BROOKLYN, MI 49230-9539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 19992112209 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1598 / 1191 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12971 AUSTIN RD, BROOKLYN, MI 49230-9539 |
| Document Number | 0002820319 |
| Book / Page | 002139 / 000431 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2820319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12971 AUSTIN RD BROOKLYN MI 492309539, BROOKLYN, MI 49230-9539 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12971 Austin Rd was $887 with a homeowner's exemption, down 32.4% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Norvell Township |
| Unified School District | Columbia School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $134,700 (+16.32%) Land $134,700 | $269,400 (+16.32%) Land $269,400 | |
| 2025 | $887.00 (-32.39%) | $115,800 Land $115,800 | $231,600 Land $231,600 |
| 2024 | $1,312.00 | ||
| 2023 | $90,500 Land $90,500 | $181,000 Land $181,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,179.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12971 Austin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 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 | 3 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 12971 Austin Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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