Lake County property record for 5238 S James Rd, Baldwin, MI 49304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.53 acres (72,789 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,795 (2024) |
| APN | 11-560-049-00 |
| Primary APN | 11-560-049-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 756 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
|---|---|
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 72,789 sqft (1.53 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5238 S JAMES RD |
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| City | BALDWIN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49304-8606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 49 TO 52 INC LAZY ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | LAZY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 49-52 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBBER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 961100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Idlewild Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2010 · 482 contributing resources · NRIS 09001062 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5238 S JAMES RD, BALDWIN, MI 49304-8606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 261 / 1190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Webber Township |
| Unified School District | Baldwin Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $166,100 (+53.65%) | $332,200 (+53.65%) | |
| 2024 | $1,795.00 | ||
| 2023 | $108,100 | $216,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2019 · river or lake 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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