Tuscola County property record for 278 Arch St, Vassar, MI 48768
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,515 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 051-500-127-1300-00 |
| Primary APN | 051-500-127-1300-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,096 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 762 sqft |
| Basement Area | 492 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 492 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 278 ARCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | VASSAR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48768-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T11N R8E LOT 13 BLK 27 ORIG PLAT CITY OF VASSAR. |
| Legal Subdivision | VASSAR |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | VASSAR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
278 Arch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2017.
Source: Tuscola County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 ARCH ST, VASSAR, MI 48768-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001010524 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 278 ARCH ST, VASSAR, MI 48768-1707 |
| Document Number | 0001010524 |
| Book / Page | 001374 / 000062 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1010524 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 278 ARCH ST VASSAR MI 487681707, VASSAR, MI 48768-1707 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Arch St was $1,515 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Tuscola County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola County |
| Municipality | Vassar City |
| Unified School District | Vassar Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,300 (+7.31%) | $108,600 (+7.31%) | |
| 2025 | $1,515.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,600 | $101,200 |
| 2023 | $44,600 | $89,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,017.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Arch St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 3, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1986–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 278 Arch St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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 | CITY OF VASSAR serves 2,697 people · EPA ID MI0006780 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 303 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Air Advantage, AT&T.
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