2285 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801 Property Records

Gratiot County property record for 2285 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Lot Size	0.24 acres (10,454 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$5,750 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$212 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale Dec 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`51-031-334-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`51-031-334-00`

Exterior

Lot Area	10,454 sqft (0.24 acres)
Lot Width	81 ft Width

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2285 E CENTER ST
City	ALMA
State	MI
Zip	48801
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Legal Description	ORIGINAL TOWN COM 1 RD E 96' S OF NE COR BLK 34 TH E 4 RDS, S TO PMRR R/W SW'LY ALONG RR ROW TO E LINE OF LOT 4 TH N TO NE
Legal Subdivision	ORIGINAL TOWN
Legal Block	34
Legal Lot Number	1,3-4
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	1337 E RIVERSIDE DR, IONIA, MI 48846-8637
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 16, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer ALMA ABSTRACT AND TITLE, ALMA ABSTRACT & TITLE
Dec 7, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 13, 2002 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GRATIOT MI
Recording Date	Nov 16, 2022
Property Address	2285 E CENTER ST, ALMA, MI 48801
Document Number	01112/00736
Book / Page	01112 / 00736
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2022
Instrument	349087
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 21, 2022
Title Company	ALMA ABSTRACT AND TITLE, ALMA ABSTRACT & TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$51.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	909 MARGUERITE DR, OWOSSO, MI 48867-1136

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1050 BRIDGE AVE APT E2, E2, ALMA, MI 48801-1356

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	GRATIOT MI
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2020
Property Address	2285 E CENTER ST, ALMA, MI 48801
Document Number	1071/159
Book / Page	1071 / 159
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2020
Instrument	333204
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	214 E CENTER ST, 214, ITHACA, MI 48847-1446

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 345, OAKLEY, MI 48649-0345

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		$6,200 (+1.64%)	$12,400 (+1.64%)
2025		$6,100	$12,200
2023	$212.00

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

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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