Ionia County property record for 490 Plains, Muir, MI 48860
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.624 acres (27,181 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,793 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08205000086500 |
| Primary APN | 08205000086500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 27,181 sqft (0.624 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 340 ft deep x 160 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 490 PLAINS |
|---|---|
| City | MUIR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48860-9800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE OF MUIR LOTS 446-447 ORIGINAL PLAT ALSO N 10' OF VACATED ALLEY SOUTH OF LOTS (BY RESOLUTION #2020-01) |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL - VILLAGE OF MUIR |
| Legal Lot Number | 446-447 |
| Jurisdiction | IONIA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LYONS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 30102 |
490 Plains is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Ionia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 PLAINS, MUIR, MI 48860-9800 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 622 / 9262 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 622/9262 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Plains was $1,793 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Ionia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ionia County |
| County Subdivision | Lyons Township |
| Municipality | Muir Village |
| Unified School District | Ionia Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $80,000 (+8.4%) Land $7,700 Building $72,300 | $160,000 (+8.4%) Land $15,400 Building $144,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,793.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,800 Land $7,700 Building $66,100 | $147,600 Land $15,400 Building $132,200 |
| 2024 | $1,741.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,000 Land $7,700 Building $51,300 | $118,000 Land $15,400 Building $102,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 490 Plains in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 15, 2015 · 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 Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · 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 490 Plains 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 |
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 | MUIR serves 604 people · EPA ID MI0004550 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Point Broadband.
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