Montcalm County property record for 12978 Walter Rd, Trufant, MI 49347
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,815 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,500 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,666 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale |
| APN | 013-024-016-00 |
| Primary APN | 013-024-016-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Lot Area | 19,815 sqft (0.455 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 12978 WALTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | TRUFANT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49347-9783 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 OF PARCEL A - SEE SURVEY COM AT THE SW COR OF SEC 24, TH E 660 FT, TH N 1 DEG 52' E 66 FT TO THE N'LY LINE OF WALTER H. |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 11N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALDEMA HILL & SHORE |
| Jurisdiction | MONTCALM MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
12978 Walter Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Montcalm County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3100 SOLON, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319-8482 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1580 / 877 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 2020R09394 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTCALM MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12978 WALTER RD, TRUFANT, MI 49347-9783 |
| Document Number | 2020R09394 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R09394 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3100 SOLON, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319-8482 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12978 Walter Rd was $1,666, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Montcalm County assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm County |
| County Subdivision | Maple Valley Township |
| Unified School District | Lakeview Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $131,200 (+136.82%) | $262,400 (+136.82%) | |
| 2025 | $1,666.00 (+2.65%) | $55,400 | $110,800 |
| 2024 | $1,623.00 | ||
| 2023 | $42,700 | $42,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 12978 Walter Rd.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12978 Walter 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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