Genesee County property record for 218 Genesee Ave, Gaines, MI 48436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,199 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,500 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,697 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-31-577-040 |
| Primary APN | 10-31-577-040 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 13,199 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 218 GENESEE AVE |
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| City | GAINES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48436-8924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 4 5 AND 6 BLK 9 VILLAGE OF GAINES |
| Legal Subdivision | THE VILLAGE OF GAINES |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | GENESEE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 12801 |
218 Genesee Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Genesee County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 GENESEE AVE, GAINES, MI 48436-8924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192248 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002248 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GENESEE MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 218 GENESEE AVE, GAINES, MI 48436-8924 |
| Document Number | 0000002248 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 218 GENESEE AVE GAINES MI 484368924, GAINES, MI 48436-8924 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Genesee Ave was $1,697 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Genesee County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee County |
| County Subdivision | Gaines Township |
| Municipality | Gaines Village |
| Unified School District | Swartz Creek Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $88,200 (+7.17%) Land $5,300 Building $82,900 | $176,400 (+7.17%) Land $10,600 Building $165,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,697.00 (+2.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $82,300 | $164,600 |
| 2024 | $1,653.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,200 | $158,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 Genesee Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 19, 2024 · 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 | 2 (2014–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · river or lake flooding |
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 218 Genesee Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | VILLAGE OF BYRON serves 581 people · EPA ID MI0001020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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