Gratiot County property record for 521 E Van Buren Rd, Alma, MI 48801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.93 acres (84,071 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,524 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-006-031-00 |
| Primary APN | 04-006-031-00 |
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| Lot Area | 84,071 sqft (1.93 acres) |
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| Street Address | 521 E VAN BUREN RD |
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| City | ALMA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48801-9718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEED L 586 P 420 COM AT SE COR OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4, TH W 153 FT, N 100 FT, N 2 DEG 20' 52" W 243.20 FT, E 32 FT, N 98.05 FT, |
| Jurisdiction | GRATIOT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | EMERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
521 E Van Buren Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Gratiot County records, as of June 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021338520 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1084 / 1251 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRATIOT MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 521 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9718 |
| Document Number | 01084/01251 |
| Book / Page | 01084 / 01251 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 338520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,169.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6444 N HILLMAN RD, 6444, SIX LAKES, MI 48886-9711 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1104 BRUCE ST, MT PLEASANT, MI 48858-1428 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRATIOT MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 521 E VAN BUREN RD, ALMA, MI 48801-9718 |
| Document Number | 01084/01249 |
| Book / Page | 01084 / 01249 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 338519 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1273 STAR RIDGE CT, 1273, WELLINGTON, CO 80549-1964 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6444 N HILLMAN RD, SIX LAKES, MI 48886-9711 |
Source: Gratiot County assessment roll, as of June 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gratiot County |
| County Subdivision | Emerson Township |
| Unified School District | St. Louis Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $92,000 | $184,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,524.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 E Van Buren 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 October 18, 2011 · 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 | 1 (1986) |
| 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 521 E Van Buren 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| ISP Management Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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