Oceana County property record for 1896 N 40th Ave, Mears, MI 49436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 7.04 acres (306,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $902 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-022-300-02 |
| Primary APN | 006-022-300-02 |
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| Lot Area | 306,848 sqft (7.04 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1896 N 40TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MEARS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49436-9409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1896 & 1840 N 40TH AVE - SEC 22 T15N R18W -7.17 A M/L- PT OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 DESC AS: COM AT W 1/4 SEC COR; TH S 1252.13 FT |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GOLDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
1896 N 40th Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Oceana County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7877 W COUNTY ROAD 875 S, FRENCH LICK, IN 47432-9234 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 96 / 7902 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 02025/2097 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1896 N 40TH AVE, MEARS, MI 49436-9409 |
| Document Number | 002023/862 |
| Book / Page | 2023 / 862 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300000183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1024 FINE GLEN DR, SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862-5051 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7877 W CR875 SOUTH, FRENCH LICK, IN 47432-9234 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1896 N 40th Ave was $902, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Oceana County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana County |
| County Subdivision | Golden Township |
| Unified School District | Hart Public School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $505,300 (+1.59%) Land $505,300 | $1,010,600 (+1.59%) Land $1,010,600 | |
| 2025 | $902.00 (+1.69%) | $497,400 Land $497,400 | $994,800 Land $994,800 |
| 2024 | $887.00 | ||
| 2023 | $320,900 Land $320,900 | $641,800 (-) Land $641,800 | |
| 2022 | $799.00 | $641,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1896 N 40th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 23, 2021 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1896 N 40th Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 15 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 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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