Clinton County property record for 4248 S Watson Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 50 acres (2,178,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,206 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120-031-100-005-01 |
| Primary APN | 120-031-100-005-01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 632 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178,000 sqft (50 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 420 sqft |
| Patio Area | 408 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,440 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4248 S WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOHNS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48879-9156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Description | S 50 AC OF E1/2 OF NE1/4 OF SEC 31-T7N-R1W. |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | CLINTON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | OVID |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1071 |
| Census Tract | 11001 |
4248 S Watson Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Clinton County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4248 S WATSON RD, SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879-9156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLINTON MI |
| Property Address | 4248 S WATSON RD, SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879-9156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN ELS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0005276371 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5276371 |
| Name | MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 117 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4248 S Watson Rd was $1,206.
Source: Clinton County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clinton County |
| County Subdivision | Ovid Township |
| Unified School District | St. Johns Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $308,700 (+26.05%) Land $196,900 Building $111,800 | $617,400 (+26.05%) Land $393,800 Building $223,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,206.00 | $244,900 Land $139,300 Building $105,600 | $489,800 Land $278,600 Building $211,200 |
| 2023 | $248,800 | $497,600 | |
| 2018 | $2,134.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4248 S Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 4248 S Watson 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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