Lapeer County property record for 281 S Main St, Lapeer, MI 48446
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,447 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.632 acres (27,530 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $638,400 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $13,382 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | L21-54-500-040-00 |
| Primary APN | L21-54-500-040-00 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 4,447 sqft Total Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 27,530 sqft (0.632 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 186 ft deep x 148 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 281 S MAIN ST |
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| City | LAPEER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48446-2426 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 GEN |
| Legal Description | CITY OF LAPEER PLAT OF WHITESVILLE LOTS 25 & 27, MAIN ST; AND NWLY 38 FT OF LOSTS 34 & 36 OAK ST; AND ALL OF THE VAC ALLEY |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF LAPEER OF WHITESVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,27 |
| Jurisdiction | LAPEER MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LAPEER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 337500 |
281 S Main St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Lapeer County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4561 MARTUS RD, NORTH BRANCH, MI 48461-8935 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20001 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0033460455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAPEER MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 S MAIN ST, LAPEER, MI 48446-2426 |
| Document Number | 0033460455 |
| Book / Page | 3346 / 455 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5815 PRATT RD, LAPEER, MI 48446-9601 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5815 PRATT RD, LAPEER, MI 48446-9601 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAPEER MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 281 S MAIN ST, LAPEER, MI 48446-2426 |
| Document Number | 0030090988 |
| Book / Page | 003009 / 000988 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9423 E LIPPINCOTT BLVD DAVISON MI 484238332, DAVISON, MI 48423-8332 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 S Main St was $13,382, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Lapeer County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer County |
| Municipality | Lapeer City |
| Unified School District | Lapeer Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $358,100 (+3.98%) | $716,200 (+3.98%) | |
| 2025 | $13,382.00 (+3.62%) | $344,400 | $688,800 |
| 2024 | $12,915.00 | ||
| 2023 | $290,000 | $580,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,697.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 281 S Main 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 4, 2016 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2009 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 281 S Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 LAPEER serves 9,023 people · EPA ID MI0003780 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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