1973 Castle Rd, North Branch, MI 48461 Property Records

Lapeer County property record for 1973 Castle Rd, North Branch, MI 48461

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	2.88 acres (125,453 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$157,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,609 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2017 Sale Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`018-034-013-23`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`018-034-013-23`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	1,500 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	720 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Unfinished Basement	720 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Exterior Material	Wood Shingle
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	125,453 sqft (2.88 acres)
Garage Area	1,252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1973 CASTLE RD
City	NORTH BRANCH
State	MI
Zip	48461-9385
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR
Legal Description	PARCEL A SPLIT FROM -20 2/12/05 018-034-013-23 PARCEL A SEC 34 T10N R10E BEG AT SE COR OF SAID SEC 34; TH ALONG S SEC LINE N
Legal Range	10E
Legal Township	10N
Legal Section	34
Jurisdiction	LAPEER MI
Township / Civil Division	RICH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2068
Census Tract	330500

Owner

1973 Castle Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2017.

Source: Lapeer County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1973 CASTLE RD, NORTH BRANCH, MI 48461-9385
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 26, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 13, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer FRANKENMUTH CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 23, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2917 / 427
Prior Transfer Date	May 17, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0028950317
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LAPEER MI
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2017
Property Address	1973 CASTLE RD, NORTH BRANCH, MI 48461-9385
Document Number	0029200176
Book / Page	002920 / 000176
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 22, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1973 CASTLE RD NORTH BRANCH MI 484619385, NORTH BRANCH, MI 48461-9385
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

September 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAPEER MI
Recording Date	Sep 13, 2017
Property Address	1973 CASTLE RD, NORTH BRANCH, MI 48461-9385
Document Number	0029170427
Book / Page	002917 / 000427
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2019
Title Company	LIGHTHOUSE TITLE INSURANCE, LIGHTHOUSE TITLE INS

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,177.50
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6280 ORCHARD DR MARLETTE MI 484531117, MARLETTE, MI 48453-1117

Mortgage

Document Number	29170430
Date	Sep 13, 2017
Book Page	002917/000430

Lender

Name	FRANKENMUTH CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	FRANKENMUTH, MI 48734

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 12, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1973 Castle Rd was $2,609 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Lapeer County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Lapeer County
County Subdivision	Rich Township
Unified School District	North Branch Area Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$139,500 (+7.72%)	$279,000 (+7.72%)
2025	$2,609.00 Homeowner's exemption	$129,500	$259,000
2023		$107,600	$215,200
2022	$2,371.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1973 Castle Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 4, 2016

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

Wildfire risk around 1973 Castle 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
Northern Broadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Air Advantage, Verizon.

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