Oceana County property record for 4656 James St, New Era, MI 49446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,587 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-453-004-00 |
| Primary APN | 043-453-004-00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 15,191 sqft (0.348 acres) |
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| Street Address | 4656 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW ERA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49446-9620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WD-L2012P11023 LOTS 4 & 5 BLK 3 PLESCHER ADDN TO VILLAGE OF NEW ERA |
| Legal Subdivision | PLESCHER ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELBY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4044 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
4656 James St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2012.
Source: Oceana County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3001 W M 20, NEW ERA, MI 49446-8173 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 11023 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2010/002343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4656 James St was $1,587, up 14.7% from the year before.
Source: Oceana County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana County |
| County Subdivision | Shelby Township |
| Municipality | New Era Village |
| Unified School District | Shelby Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,400 (+18.69%) Land $65,400 | $130,800 (+18.69%) Land $130,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,587.00 (+14.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,100 Land $55,100 | $110,200 Land $110,200 |
| 2024 | $1,384.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,200 Land $50,200 | $100,400 (-) Land $100,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,219.00 | $100,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4656 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 23, 2021
| 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 4656 James St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Truestream, Verizon.
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