Midland County property record for 16 W Laporte Rd, Merrill, MI 48637
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 38 acres (1,655,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,276 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 150-024-400-051-00 |
| Primary APN | 150-024-400-051-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,880 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Lot Area | 1,655,280 sqft (38 acres) |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 16 W LAPORTE RD |
|---|---|
| City | MERRILL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48637-9302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RF |
| Legal Description | SEC 24 T13N R1W S 40A OF E 100A OF SE 1/4. EXC COM 530 FT W OF SE SEC COR, TH N 218 FT, W 400 FT, S 218 FT, E 400 FT. |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 13N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 291400 |
16 W Laporte Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: Midland County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 W LAPORTE RD, MERRILL, MI 48637-9302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 02025/1956 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 W Laporte Rd was $3,276 with a homeowner's exemption, down 8.9% from the year before.
Source: Midland County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland County |
| County Subdivision | Porter Township |
| Unified School District | Merrill Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $239,400 (+12.24%) | $478,800 (+12.24%) | |
| 2025 | $3,276.00 (-8.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $213,300 | $426,600 |
| 2024 | $3,595.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 W Laporte Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2014
| 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 16 W Laporte 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 | 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LakeNet Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| CMS Internet Fixed Wireless | 200 / 30 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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