Clare County property record for 517 Forest Ave, Clare, MI 48617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,785 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-300-120-10 |
| Primary APN | 051-300-120-10 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,470 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 517 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLARE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48617-9704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T17N R4W SEC 35 517 FOREST AVE LOT 120 WALTER & RUSSELL FOELLS ADD ASSESSORS PLAT OF. FROM 119-10 (12-97) |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALTER & RUSSELL FOELLS ADD AS |
| Legal Lot Number | 120 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Clare County records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 FOREST AVE, CLARE, MI 48617-9704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Clare County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare County |
| Municipality | Clare City |
| Unified School District | Clare Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $102,000 (+10.51%) Land $10,600 Building $91,400 | $204,000 (+10.51%) Land $21,200 Building $182,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,785.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,300 Land $10,600 Building $81,700 | $184,600 Land $21,200 Building $163,400 |
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 February 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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.
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 | 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 | CITY OF CLARE serves 3,118 people · EPA ID MI0001420 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2026 |
| 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 201 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Baraga Telephone Company, ISP Management.
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