Washtenaw County property record for 256 Crest Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,996 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,710 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $765,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $15,881 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-09-30-104-003 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-30-104-003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,996 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Lot Area | 7,710 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 256 CREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ANN ARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48103-4316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1C |
| Legal Description | LOT 32 HURON CREST SUBD |
| Legal Range | 06E |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HURON CRST SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 104 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHTENAW MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANN ARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 403500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old West Side Historic District listed 1972 · 1,300 contributing resources · NRIS 72000661 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Washtenaw County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 CREST AVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-4316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JOHN A & KAREN F LOWE |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JOHN A & KAREN F LOWE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20186432419 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5265 / 716 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHTENAW MI |
| Property Address | 256 CREST AVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-4316 |
| Document Number | 0006583089 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 256 CREST AVE ANN ARBOR MI 481034316, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-4316 |
| Document Number | 0006583089 |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 005416/000262 |
| Instrument | 6583089 |
| Name | JOHN A & KAREN F LOWE |
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| Address | 4901 HAMPDEN LN # 302, BETHESDA, MD 20814-7917 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 1.46% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WASHTENAW MI |
| Property Address | 256 CREST AVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-4316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006569561 |
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| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5402/730 |
| Instrument | 6569561 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | EVANSVILLE, IN 47708 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WASHTENAW MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 256 CREST AVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-4316 |
| Document Number | 0006432419 |
| Book / Page | 5265 / 716 |
| Map Reference | LB2 PG46 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6432419 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,579.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 CREST AVE, 256, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-4316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 126 MALLETTE ST, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516-2529 |
| Document Number | 0006432421 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6432421 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WASHTENAW MI |
| Property Address | 256 CREST AVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-4316 |
| Document Number | 0006441950 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 256 CREST AVE ANN ARBOR MI 481034316, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-4316 |
| Document Number | 0006441950 |
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| Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005275/000257 |
| Instrument | 6441950 |
| Name | JOHN A & KAREN F LOWE |
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| Address | 4901 HAMPDEN LN # 302, BETHESDA, MD 20814-7917 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 3.01% |
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Source: Washtenaw County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Ann Arbor City |
| County | Washtenaw County |
| Unified School District | Ann Arbor Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $412,400 | $824,800 | |
| 2025 | $15,881.00 |
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 May 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | ANN ARBOR serves 123,851 people · EPA ID MI0000220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 708 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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