Muskegon County property record for 5144 Bard Rd, Whitehall, MI 49461
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,356 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 9.75 acres (424,710 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,903 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-06-120-300-0013-40 |
| Primary APN | 61-06-120-300-0013-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,730 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,730 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 424,710 sqft (9.75 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,654 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5144 BARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | WHITEHALL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49461-9702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | FRUITLAND TOWNSHIP SEC 20 T11N R17W W 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 11N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FRUITLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
5144 Bard Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5144 BARD RD, WHITEHALL, MI 49461-9702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5144 Bard Rd was $3,903 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Muskegon County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon County |
| County Subdivision | Fruitland Township |
| Unified School District | Whitehall School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $281,100 (+6.84%) | $562,200 (+6.84%) | |
| 2025 | $3,903.00 Homeowner's exemption | $263,100 | $526,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5144 Bard Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2021 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 5144 Bard 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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