5079 Merit Dr, Flint, MI 48506 Property Records

Genesee County property record for 5079 Merit Dr, Flint, MI 48506

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size	0.371 acres (16,161 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$160,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$827 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale Nov 2019 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-35-502-028`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-35-502-028`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	960 sqft
Basement Area	960 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1966
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	16,161 sqft (0.371 acres)
Lot Dimensions	190 ft deep x 85 ft wide
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5079 MERIT DR
City	FLINT
State	MI
Zip	48506-2187
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2 SNGL/2
Legal Description	S 190 FT OF W 85 FT OF LOT 8 CORTLAND PARK-AS AMENDED (99) FR 11-35-502-007
Legal Subdivision	CORTLAND PARK
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	GENESEE MI
Township / Civil Division	GENESEE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	12008

Owner

Source: Genesee County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5079 MERIT DR, FLINT, MI 48506-2187
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 29, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer MASON BURGESS TITLE AGENCY
Nov 8, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
Jan 9, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage GUARDIAN MORTGAGE CO INC
Mar 17, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DORT FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 6, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202164074
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GENESEE MI
Recording Date	Jul 29, 2021
Property Address	5079 MERIT DR, FLINT, MI 48506-2187
Document Number	202107290064074
Map Reference	LB 61 PG 6
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2021
Instrument	202107290064074
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2021
Title Company	MASON BURGESS TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,376.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5079 MERIT DR, 5079, FLINT, MI 48506-2187

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5079 MERIT DR, FLINT, MI 48506-2187

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GENESEE MI
Property Address	5079 MERIT DR, FLINT, MI 48506-2187
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 26, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	201911080070384
Date	Nov 8, 2019
Instrument	201911080070384

Lender

Name	PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ITASCA, IL 60143

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GENESEE MI
Property Address	5079 MERIT DR, FLINT, MI 48506-2187
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 26, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	201901090001472
Date	Jan 9, 2019
Instrument	201901090001472

Lender

Name	GUARDIAN MORTGAGE CO INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	RICHARDSON, TX 75083

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2049

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	GENESEE MI
Recording Date	Mar 17, 2017
Property Address	5079 MERIT DR, FLINT, MI 48506-2187
Document Number	201703170015673
Map Reference	LB61 PG6
Instrument Date	Feb 27, 2017
Instrument	201703170015673
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5079 MERIT DR, 5079, FLINT, MI 48506-2187

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5079 MERIT DR, FLINT, MI 48506-2187

Mortgage

Document Number	201703170015674
Date	Mar 17, 2017
Instrument	201703170015674

Lender

Name	DORT FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Genesee County assessment roll, as of October 3, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Genesee County
County Subdivision	Genesee Charter Township
Unified School District	Kearsley Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$827.00 (-71.48%) Homeowner's exemption	$85,100 (+19.69%)	$170,200 (+19.69%)
2024	$2,900.00 (+83.66%)
2023		$71,100	$142,200
2021	$1,579.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 19, 2024 · 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	2 (1985)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 1985 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves 73,726 people · EPA ID MI0002615
Water Source	Purchased surface water from KAREGNONDI WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jan 2018
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 274 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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