Ionia County property record for 281 Jackson St, Saranac, MI 48881
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.359 acres (15,638 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,397 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02106000007000 |
| Primary APN | 02106000007000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Lot Area | 15,638 sqft (0.359 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 118 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 281 JACKSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SARANAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48881-9507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF SARANAC LAKE CREEK MANOR LOT 17 BOSTON TWP, IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE CREEK MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | IONIA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 31301 |
281 Jackson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2009.
Source: Ionia County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 JACKSON ST, SARANAC, MI 48881-9507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009612/7628 |
| Deed Book / Page | 612 / 7628 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Jackson St was $1,397 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Ionia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ionia County |
| County Subdivision | Boston Township |
| Municipality | Saranac Village |
| Unified School District | Saranac Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $90,300 (+7.89%) Land $24,500 Building $65,800 | $180,600 (+7.89%) Land $49,000 Building $131,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,397.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,700 Land $21,800 Building $61,900 | $167,400 Land $43,600 Building $123,800 |
| 2023 | $66,600 Land $16,600 Building $50,000 | $133,200 Land $33,200 Building $100,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Jackson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 15, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 Jackson 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SARANAC serves 1,343 people · EPA ID MI0005930 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| 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 | 2 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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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