Genesee County property record for 5188 Merit Dr, Flint, MI 48506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.356 acres (15,507 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,926 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-35-503-018 |
| Primary APN | 11-35-503-018 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 15,507 sqft (0.356 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5188 MERIT DR |
|---|---|
| City | FLINT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48506-2127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 SNGL/2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 43 CORTLAND PARK NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORTLAND PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | GENESEE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GENESEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 12008 |
5188 Merit Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2012.
Source: Genesee County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5188 MERIT DR, FLINT, MI 48506-2127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000036823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5188 Merit Dr was $1,926 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Genesee County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee County |
| County Subdivision | Genesee Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Kearsley Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $106,700 (+3.49%) Land $3,900 Building $102,800 | $213,400 (+3.49%) Land $7,800 Building $205,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,926.00 (-0.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $103,100 | $206,200 |
| 2024 | $1,945.00 | ||
| 2023 | $85,200 | $170,400 | |
| 2021 | $1,585.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5188 Merit Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 risk around 5188 Merit Dr 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 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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