Jackson County property record for 261 Amherst St, Jackson, MI 49203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,094 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,108 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $989 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 455-13-15-228-020-00 |
| Primary APN | 455-13-15-228-020-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,094 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Basement Area | 986 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 986 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 11,108 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 261 AMHERST ST |
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| City | JACKSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49203-5028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 SHIR-DON SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | SHIR-DON SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Legal Unit | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMMIT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
261 Amherst St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2020.
Source: Jackson County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 AMHERST ST, JACKSON, MI 49203-5028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATI |
| Jan 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202849471 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2161 / 982 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002849471 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Property Address | 261 AMHERST ST, JACKSON, MI 49203-5028 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0002877608 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2183/518 |
| Instrument | 2877608 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 261 AMHERST ST, JACKSON, MI 49203-5028 |
| Document Number | 0002849471 |
| Book / Page | 002161 / 000982 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2849471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 AMHERST ST JACKSON MI 492035028, JACKSON, MI 49203-5028 |
| Document Number | 2849472 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 002161/000983 |
| Instrument | 2849472 |
| Name | MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Property Address | 261 AMHERST ST, JACKSON, MI 49203-5028 |
| Document Number | 0002813355 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 AMHERST ST JACKSON MI 492035028, JACKSON, MI 49203-5028 |
| Document Number | 0002813355 |
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| Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002133/001267 |
| Instrument | 2813355 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Amherst St was $989 with a homeowner's exemption, down 50.8% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Summit Township |
| Unified School District | Jackson Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $68,800 (+2.38%) | $137,600 (+2.38%) | |
| 2025 | $989.00 (-50.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,200 | $134,400 |
| 2024 | $2,010.00 | ||
| 2023 | $55,900 | $111,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,663.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Amherst St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2010 · 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 |
| 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 261 Amherst 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 | JACKSON serves 33,165 people · EPA ID MI0003470 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Dec 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 21 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 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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