Mason County property record for 196 E Hoague Rd, Free Soil, MI 49411
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,759 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2.07 acres (90,169 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,281 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-006-015-00 |
| Primary APN | 005-006-015-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,759 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,759 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 90,169 sqft (2.07 acres) |
| Garage Area | 3,317 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 196 E HOAGUE RD |
|---|---|
| City | FREE SOIL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49411-9111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 300 FT OF E 788.37 FT OF S 300 FT OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 6 T20N R16W 2.07 A M/L |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | MASON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FREE SOIL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
196 E Hoague Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Mason County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 E HOAGUE RD, FREE SOIL, MI 49411-9111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001386 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 E Hoague Rd was $2,281 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Mason County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mason County |
| County Subdivision | Free Soil Township |
| Unified School District | Mason County Eastern District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $173,900 Land $173,900 | $347,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,281.00 (+4.06%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $2,192.00 | ||
| 2023 | $135,700 Land $135,700 | $271,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 E Hoague Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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 196 E Hoague Rd 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, SyncWave.
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