253 Black Bear Dr, Grayling, MI 49738 Property Records

Crawford County property record for 253 Black Bear Dr, Grayling, MI 49738

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 376 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	1.28 acres (55,820 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$140,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,628 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Sale Aug 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`040-45-900-00-013-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`040-45-900-00-013-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	376 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	376 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Effective Year Built	Effective 1949
Architectural Style	Modular
Lot Area	55,820 sqft (1.28 acres)
Lot Width	100 ft Width

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	253 BLACK BEAR DR
City	GRAYLING
State	MI
Zip	49738-9043
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NRD
Legal Description	LOT 13 THENDARA
Legal Subdivision	THENDARA SUB
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	CRAWFORD MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAYLING
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2044
Census Tract	960300

Owner

Source: Crawford County records, as of June 2, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3744 JAMES ST, DORR, MI 49323-9041
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 26, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 26, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 15, 2018	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 13, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	744 / 970
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CRAWFORD MI
Recording Date	Aug 26, 2020
Property Address	253 BLACK BEAR DR, GRAYLING, MI 49738-9043
Document Number	744/970
Book / Page	744 / 970
Instrument Date	Aug 21, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 24, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3744 JAMES ST, DORR, MI 49323-9041

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CRAWFORD MI
Recording Date	Aug 26, 2020
Property Address	253 BLACK BEAR DR, GRAYLING, MI 49738-9043
Document Number	744/970
Book / Page	744 / 970
Instrument Date	Aug 21, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3744 JAMES ST, DORR, MI 49323-9041

June 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CRAWFORD MI
Recording Date	Jun 15, 2018
Property Address	253 BLACK BEAR DR, GRAYLING, MI 49738-9043
Document Number	735/770
Book / Page	735 / 770
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2018
Instrument	R0070027
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 24, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Crawford County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Crawford County
County Subdivision	Grayling Charter Township
Unified School District	Crawford AuSable Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$82,600 (+45.42%) Land $16,300 Building $66,300	$165,200 (+45.42%) Land $32,600 Building $132,600
2025	$2,628.00 (+10.75%)
2023		$56,800 Land $16,300 Building $40,500	$113,600 Land $32,600 Building $81,000
2022	$2,373.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 17, 2012

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 61% of the US · above 97.5% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Truestream Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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