Monroe County property record for 487 Howard Dr, Monroe, MI 48161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,607 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,376 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 12-250-029-00 |
| Primary APN | 12-250-029-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,602 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,602 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 45,607 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 487 HOWARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | MONROE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48161-1650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 90 WERTENBERGER PLACE LOT 30 EXC S 18 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | WERTENBERGER PLACE - MONROE TO |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MONROE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 832300 |
Source: Monroe County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 WATERLOO AVE, MONROE, MI 48161-1683 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019756 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 487 HOWARD DR, MONROE, MI 48161-1650 |
| Document Number | 0000023183 |
| Map Reference | LB 5 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R23183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 718 WATERLOO AVE, MONROE, MI 48161-1683 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 718 WATERLOO AVE, MONROE, MI 48161-1683 |
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe County |
| Municipality | Monroe City |
| Unified School District | Monroe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $81,000 (+35.11%) Land $12,250 Building $68,750 | $162,000 (+35.11%) Land $24,500 Building $137,500 | |
| 2025 | $3,376.00 (+26.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,662.00 | $59,950 | $119,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MONROE serves 49,467 people · EPA ID MI0004450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.
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