Clare County property record for 205 E 5th St, Clare, MI 48617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,528 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-058-012-00 |
| Primary APN | 051-058-012-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Basement Area | 176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 205 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CLARE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48617-1513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T17N R4W SEC 35 205 E FIFTH ST W 44 FT OF LOT 12 BLK 14 CLARE, MICH. |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARE, MICH |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
205 E 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Clare County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 E 5TH ST, CLARE, MI 48617-1513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 205 E 5th St was $1,528 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Clare County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare County |
| Municipality | Clare City |
| Unified School District | Clare Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,100 (+5.58%) Land $5,500 Building $45,600 | $102,200 (+5.58%) Land $11,000 Building $91,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,528.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,400 Land $5,500 Building $42,900 | $96,800 Land $11,000 Building $85,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 205 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · tidal / storm surge |
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 205 E 5th St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CLARE serves 3,118 people · EPA ID MI0001420 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Baraga Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ISP Management Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CMS Internet.
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