Allegan County property record for 235 E Franklin St, Otsego, MI 49078
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,291 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.515 acres (22,433 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,399 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-107-007-00 |
| Primary APN | 54-107-007-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,291 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,291 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 22,433 sqft (0.515 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 136 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 235 E FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTSEGO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49078-1321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-B |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BLOCK 7 O. P. SEC 22 & 23 LOT 8 BLOCK 7 ALSO W 6 FT OF LOT 9 BLOCK 7 O. P. SEC 22 & 23. |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-9 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | OTSEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 31900 |
Source: Allegan County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 235 E FRANKLIN ST, OTSEGO, MI 49078-1321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED MILITARY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3847 / 326 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3050/923 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Property Address | 235 E FRANKLIN ST, OTSEGO, MI 49078-1321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 E FRANKLIN ST, OTSEGO, MI 49078-1321 |
| Document Number | 004703/274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4703/274 |
| Name | MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGAN MI |
| Property Address | 235 E FRANKLIN ST, OTSEGO, MI 49078-1321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ELEVATED TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 4152/717 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 4152/717 |
| Name | UNITED MILITARY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LINDON, UT 84042 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.25% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 7.25% |
Source: Allegan County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan County |
| Municipality | Otsego City |
| Unified School District | Otsego Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $146,900 (+5.61%) Land $23,100 Building $123,800 | $293,800 (+5.61%) Land $46,200 Building $247,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,399.00 (+2.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $139,100 (+29.4%) Land $20,600 Building $118,500 | $278,200 (+29.4%) Land $41,200 Building $237,000 |
| 2024 | $3,323.00 (+16.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $107,500 Land $11,700 Building $95,800 | $215,000 Land $23,400 Building $191,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,845.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2023
| 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.
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 | 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 | OTSEGO serves 4,120 people · EPA ID MI0005060 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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