Tuscola County property record for 5172 Cottrell Rd, Vassar, MI 48768
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,618 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,530 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,554 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Feb 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 019-014-000-1170-01 |
| Primary APN | 019-014-000-1170-01 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,618 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,618 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,618 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,618 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 50,530 sqft (1.16 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5172 COTTRELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | VASSAR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48768-9499 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TUS-14 SEC 14 T11N R7E COM AT A PT 787.22 FT N OF E 1/4 COR OF SD SEC, TH N 240 FT, TH W 211 FT, TH S 240 FT, TH E 211 FT TO POB. 1.16 A. |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 11N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TUSCOLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
5172 Cottrell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2026.
Source: Tuscola County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5172 COTTRELL RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9499 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WILDFIRE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 1605000922 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5172 COTTRELL RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9499 |
| Document Number | 1605000922 |
| Book / Page | 1605 / 922 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 5172 COTTRELL RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9499 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Property Address | 5172 COTTRELL RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9499 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5172 COTTRELL RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9499 |
| Document Number | 001591/516 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1591/516 |
| Name | WILDFIRE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 6640 BAY RD, SAGINAW, MI 48604 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5172 Cottrell Rd was $2,554 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Tuscola County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola County |
| County Subdivision | Tuscola Township |
| Unified School District | Vassar Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $172,900 (+6.73%) | $345,800 (+6.73%) | |
| 2025 | $2,554.00 Homeowner's exemption | $162,000 | $324,000 |
| 2023 | $139,100 | $278,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,975.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5172 Cottrell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 3, 2012 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1986 · Severe Storms & 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 risk around 5172 Cottrell Rd is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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