Genesee County property record for 5189 Merit Dr, Flint, MI 48506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.371 acres (16,161 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,271 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-35-503-009 |
| Primary APN | 11-35-503-009 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 16,161 sqft (0.371 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5189 MERIT DR |
|---|---|
| City | FLINT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48506-2186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 SNGL/2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 CORTLAND PARK NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORTLAND PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | GENESEE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GENESEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 12008 |
5189 Merit Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2025 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Genesee County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5189 MERIT DR, FLINT, MI 48506-2186 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201399354 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5189 Merit Dr was $2,271 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 | $99,800 (+3.74%) Land $4,100 Building $95,700 | $199,600 (+3.74%) Land $8,200 Building $191,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,271.00 (-1%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,200 | $192,400 |
| 2024 | $2,294.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,900 | $159,800 | |
| 2021 | $1,871.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5189 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 5189 Merit Dr 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: 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 186 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 |
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