Lapeer County property record for 4394 Ward Rd, North Branch, MI 48461
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $92,500 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,051 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-016-037-00 |
| Primary APN | 016-016-037-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4394 WARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | NORTH BRANCH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48461-7924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-R AG |
| Legal Description | 16 17 108 000 00 SEC 16 T9N R11E PARCEL A COM AT THE E 1/4 COR OF SEC, TH S 89 DEG 19' 17 W 1011.0 FT TO THE POB TH S 89 DEG |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAPEER MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH BRANCH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 332500 |
4394 Ward Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Lapeer County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4394 WARD RD, NORTH BRANCH, MI 48461-7924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19971 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0032470398 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAPEER MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4394 WARD RD, NORTH BRANCH, MI 48461-7924 |
| Document Number | 0032470398 |
| Book / Page | 3247 / 398 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4394 WARD RD, NORTH BRANCH, MI 48461-7924 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4394 Ward Rd was $2,051 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Lapeer County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer County |
| County Subdivision | North Branch Township |
| Unified School District | North Branch Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,900 (+3.9%) | $191,800 (+3.9%) | |
| 2025 | $2,051.00 (+3.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,300 | $184,600 |
| 2024 | $1,987.00 | ||
| 2023 | $82,300 | $164,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,834.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4394 Ward Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 4, 2016
| 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 4394 Ward 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Frontier DSL | 45 / 3 |
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