228 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801 Property Records

Gratiot County property record for 228 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$150,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill	$129 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Sale Apr 2024 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`51-031-330-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`51-031-330-00`

Exterior

Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	228 E CENTER ST
City	ALMA
State	MI
Zip	48801-1805
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Legal Description	ORIGINAL TOWN COM 1 RD E OF NE COR BLK 34, TH E 4 RDS 2', S 96' W 4 RDS 2'. N 96' TO POB EX COM 27' E 96' S OF NE COR BLK 34
Legal Subdivision	ORIGINAL TOWN
Legal Block	34
Jurisdiction	GRATIOT MI
Township / Civil Division	ALMA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4019
Census Tract	600

Owner

Source: Gratiot County records, as of June 4, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	226 E CENTER ST, ALMA, MI 48801-1805
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 11, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer MT PLEASANT ABSTRACT AND TITLE, MT PLEASANT ABSTRACT & TITLE
Apr 11, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 5, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GRATIOT MI
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2024
Property Address	228 E CENTER ST, ALMA, MI 48801-1805
Document Number	2024R01933
Map Reference	PB 4 PG 603
Instrument Date	Apr 9, 2024
Instrument	2024R-01933
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 1, 2024
Title Company	MT PLEASANT ABSTRACT AND TITLE, MT PLEASANT ABSTRACT & TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,290.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7447 S MERRILL RD, SAINT CHARLES, MI 48655-9774

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2222 S CRAWFORD RD # H6, H6, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858-9315

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	GRATIOT MI
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2024
Property Address	228 E CENTER ST, ALMA, MI 48801-1805
Document Number	2024R01932
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2024
Instrument	2024R-01932
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 1, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	226 E CENTER ST, ALMA, MI 48801-1805

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7447 S MERRILL RD, SAINT CHARLES, MI 48655-9774

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	GRATIOT MI
Recording Date	Oct 5, 2020
Property Address	228 E CENTER ST, ALMA, MI 48801-1805
Document Number	01067/01008
Book / Page	01067 / 01008
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2017
Instrument	331899
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	226 E CENTER ST, ALMA, MI 48801-1805

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1355 E GRANT RD, ITHACA, MI 48847-9697

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Gratiot County assessment roll, as of June 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
Municipality	Alma City
County	Gratiot County
Unified School District	Alma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$5,800 (-1.69%)	$11,600 (-1.69%)
2023	$129.00 Homeowner's exemption	$5,900	$11,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies	7 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF ALMA serves 9,182 people · EPA ID MI0000140
Water Source	Purchased surface water from GRATIOT AREA WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Point Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Baraga Telephone Company Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
ISP Management Fixed Wireless	150 / 30

May also be available: CMS Internet.

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