Mecosta County property record for 23701 Lake Dr, Sears, MI 49679
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 676 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,538 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04 041 048 000 |
| Primary APN | 04 041 048 000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 676 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 23701 LAKE DR |
|---|---|
| City | SEARS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49679-9501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 04 T16N R07W MERRILL LAKE ESTATES #3 LOT 48, 49 |
| Legal Range | 07W |
| Legal Township | 16N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRILL LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 48-49 |
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
23701 Lake Dr is held in a trust since April 2016.
Source: Mecosta County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11183 HARPHAM DR, EAGLE, MI 48822-9631 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162712 |
| Deed Book / Page | 863 / 1042 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MECOSTA MI |
| Property Address | 23701 LAKE DR, SEARS, MI 49679-9501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11183 HARPHAM DR, EAGLE, MI 48822-9631 |
| Document Number | 00923/2435 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 923/2435 |
| Instrument | 202300001808 |
| Name | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | EAST LANSING, MI 48823 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23701 Lake Dr was $2,538.
Source: Mecosta County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta County |
| County Subdivision | Fork Township |
| Unified School District | Chippewa Hills School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,100 | $190,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,538.00 | ||
| 2023 | $66,700 | $133,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23701 Lake Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2015 · 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 | 2 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 risk around 23701 Lake Dr 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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