Alpena County property record for 242 N Franklin St, Alpena, MI 49707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,383 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 093-377-000-005-00 |
| Primary APN | 093-377-000-005-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Street Address | 242 N FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALPENA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49707-3341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 242 N. FRANKLIN ST. LOT 3 BLOCK 1 FOXS ADD TO THE CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | FOXS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALPENA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ALPENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
242 N Franklin St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2008.
Source: Alpena County records, as of June 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 N FRANKLIN ST, ALPENA, MI 49707-3341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 000468/303 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 N Franklin St was $1,383 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alpena County assessment roll, as of June 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Alpena County |
| Municipality | Alpena City |
| Unified School District | Alpena Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $76,500 (+13.33%) | $153,000 (+13.33%) | |
| 2025 | $1,383.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,500 | $135,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 N Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022 · 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 |
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 242 N Franklin St 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF ALPENA serves 10,128 people · EPA ID MI0000160 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) 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 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Ridge Tower Network Fixed Wireless | 250 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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