Emmet County property record for 1454 Bester Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,836 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 17.2 acres (753,152 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,068 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-16-08-200-029 |
| Primary APN | 08-16-08-200-029 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,836 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,598 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,598 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,573 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 753,152 sqft (17.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 36 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1454 BESTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | HARBOR SPRINGS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49740-9406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LTT FF-1 |
| Legal Description | PT OF W 3/4 OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 8, BEG AT CTR 1/4 COR OF SEC, TH ALG N/S 1/4 LN N00?29'32"W 1328.92 FT TO CTR N1/16 COR, TH S89?53'17"E 989.20 FT TO E LN OF W 3/4 OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SEC, TH S00?25'40"E 590.97 FT, TH S89?56'30"W 364 FT, |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | NE4S8 T35N R5W |
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LITTLE TRAVERSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1454 BESTER RD, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-9406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1146 / 707 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Property Address | 1454 BESTER RD, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-9406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1454 BESTER RD, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-9406 |
| Document Number | 0000001230/0000000286 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000001230/0000000286 |
| Instrument | 5183253 |
| Name | JOLT CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
Source: Emmet County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Emmet County |
| County Subdivision | Little Traverse Township |
| Unified School District | Harbor Springs School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $403,200 (+59.43%) Building $403,200 | $806,400 (+59.43%) Building $806,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,068.00 | ||
| 2023 | $252,900 Building $252,900 | $505,800 Building $505,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022
| 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.
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 | 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Truestream Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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