3553 Westphal Rd, Howell, MI 48843 Property Records

Livingston County property record for 3553 Westphal Rd, Howell, MI 48843

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	5 acres (217,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$283,000 (Apr 2005)
Tax Bill	$2,565 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-20-300-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-20-300-002`
Alternative APN	`471120300002`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,452 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft
Basement Area	480 sqft
Unfinished Basement	480 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3553 WESTPHAL RD
City	HOWELL
State	MI
Zip	48843-8836
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CE
Legal Description	SEC 20 T2N R5E S 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4. 5 AC
Legal Range	05E
Legal Township	02N
Legal Section	20
Legal Tract	742500
Jurisdiction	LIVINGSTON MI
Township / Civil Division	GENOA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	742500

Owner

3553 Westphal Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2005.

Source: Livingston County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3553 WESTPHAL RD, HOWELL, MI 48843-8836
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 18, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Mar 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Oct 23, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ARVEST MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 15, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 15, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	4769 / 579
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LIVINGSTON MI
Property Address	3553 WESTPHAL RD, HOWELL, MI 48843-8836
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3553 WESTPHAL RD, HOWELL, MI 48843-8836

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029914
Date	Nov 18, 2022
Instrument	2022R-029914

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43231

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 4, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LIVINGSTON MI
Property Address	3553 WESTPHAL RD, HOWELL, MI 48843-8836
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 9, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3553 WESTPHAL RD, HOWELL, MI 48843-8836

Mortgage

Document Number	2021R010701
Date	Mar 10, 2021
Instrument	2021R-010701

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2041

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LIVINGSTON MI
Recording Date	Oct 23, 2018
Property Address	3553 WESTPHAL RD, HOWELL, MI 48843-8836
Document Number	0000028469
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2018
Instrument	28469
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	3553 WESTPHAL RD HOWELL MI 488438836, HOWELL, MI 48843-8836

Mortgage

Document Number	28470
Date	Oct 23, 2018
Instrument	28470

Lender

Name	ARVEST MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	LOWELL, AR 72745

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 22, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3553 Westphal Rd was $2,565 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Livingston County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Livingston County
County Subdivision	Genoa Township
Unified School District	Howell Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$142,800 (+1.78%)	$285,600 (+1.78%)
2025	$2,565.00 Homeowner's exemption	$140,300	$280,600
2023		$120,900
2021			$241,800
2019	$2,126.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3553 Westphal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2008

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

Wildfire risk around 3553 Westphal Rd 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Surf Internet Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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