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3837 E Van Buren Rd, Alma, MI 48801 Property Records

Gratiot County property record for 3837 E Van Buren Rd, Alma, MI 48801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$225,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$2,397 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Sale
Oct 2021 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-003-013-10

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-003-013-10

Exterior

Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address3837 E VAN BUREN RD
CityALMA
StateMI
Zip48801-9301
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWD L 489 P 1414 COM 266.5 FT W OF SE COR OF SEC, TH W 208.71 FT, N 208.71 FT, E 208.71 FT, S 208.71 FT TO POB, SEC 3-11-2. 1
JurisdictionGRATIOT MI
Township / Civil DivisionEMERSON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract200

Owner

3837 E Van Buren Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.

Source: Gratiot County records, as of June 4, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3837 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9301
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 11, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
ALMA ABSTRACT AND TITLE, ALMA ABSTRACT & TITLE
Oct 14, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 20, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 20, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 20, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 20, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Transfer DateJul 16, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc01063/00749
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionGRATIOT MI
Recording DateFeb 11, 2022
Property Address3837 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9301
Document Number01098/00280
Book / Page01098 / 00280
Instrument DateFeb 9, 2022
Instrument343308
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2022
Title CompanyALMA ABSTRACT AND TITLE, ALMA ABSTRACT & TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$774.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3643 E VAN BUREN RD, 3643, ALMA, MI 48801-9726

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address124 W SUPERIOR ST, ALMA, MI 48801-1643

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionGRATIOT MI
Recording DateOct 14, 2021
Property Address3837 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9301
Document Number01090/1127
Book / Page1090 / 1127
Instrument DateOct 12, 2021
Instrument340508
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 27, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4996 N ALGER RD, 4996, ALMA, MI 48801-9566

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3837 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9301

July 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionGRATIOT MI
Recording DateJul 20, 2020
Property Address3837 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9301
Document Number01063/00749
Book / Page01063 / 00749
Instrument DateJul 16, 2020
Instrument330309
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 27, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3837 E VAN BUREN RD, 3837, ALMA, MI 48801-9301

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3643 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9726
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionGRATIOT MI
Recording DateJul 20, 2020
Property Address3837 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9301
Document Number01063/00751
Book / Page01063 / 00751
Instrument DateSep 22, 2019
Instrument330310
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 27, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1170 CHERRY AVE, 1170, LONG BEACH, CA 90813-3955

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3837 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9301

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Gratiot County assessment roll, as of June 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyGratiot County
County SubdivisionEmerson Township
Unified School DistrictSt. Louis Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$94,400 (+19.19%)$188,800 (+19.19%)
2025$79,200$158,400
2023$2,397.00

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 3837 E Van Buren Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1986)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1986 · Severe Storms & 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.

Wildfire

The area around 3837 E Van Buren Rd 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
ISP Management
Fixed Wireless		200 / 40
CMS Internet
Fixed Wireless		200 / 30
Point Broadband
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		25 / 6

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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