245 E Van Buren Rd, Alma, MI 48801 Property Records

Gratiot County property record for 245 E Van Buren Rd, Alma, MI 48801

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	2 acres (87,120 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$810 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-006-027-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-006-027-00`

Exterior

Lot Area	87,120 sqft (2 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	245 E VAN BUREN RD
City	ALMA
State	MI
Zip	48801-9718
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	COM 26 RDS E OF SW COR OF SEC, TH E 20 RDS, N 16 RDS, W 20 RDS, S 16 RDS TO BEG SEC 6-11-2. 2 A. EMERSON TWP., GRATIOT
Jurisdiction	GRATIOT MI
Township / Civil Division	EMERSON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3026
Census Tract	200

Owner

245 E Van Buren Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	603 E WASHINGTON ST, SAINT LOUIS, MI 48880-1987
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 2, 2018
Deed Sale	Aug 2, 2018
Deed Book / Page	1026 / 587
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GRATIOT MI
Recording Date	Aug 2, 2018
Property Address	245 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9718
Document Number	1026/0587
Book / Page	1026 / 0587
Instrument Date	Aug 2, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Gratiot County
County Subdivision	Emerson Township
Unified School District	Alma Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$41,400	$82,800
2023	$810.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 245 E Van Buren Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2011 · 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 Claims	1 (1986)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 245 E Van Buren Rd 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Point Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 50
ISP Management Fixed Wireless	300 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
CMS Internet Fixed Wireless	200 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20