5257 Tower Rd, Pellston, MI 49769 Property Records

Emmet County property record for 5257 Tower Rd, Pellston, MI 49769

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	40.7 acres (1,776,812 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$15,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,287 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Sale Mar 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-14-04-300-044`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-14-04-300-044`

Exterior

Lot Area	1,776,812 sqft (40.7 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5257 TOWER RD
City	PELLSTON
State	MI
Zip	49769
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	EC FF-1
Legal Description	THAT PT OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 & W 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 LYING N OF TOWER RD, EXC COM AT SW COR OF SEC, TH N3?2'37"E
Legal Range	04W
Legal Township	36N
Legal Section	04
Jurisdiction	EMMET MI
Township / Civil Division	MAPLE RIVER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2068
Census Tract	970201

Owner

Source: Emmet County records, as of July 21, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5341 TOWER RD, PELLSTON, MI 49769-9046
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 15, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer TALON TITLE AGENCY
Mar 25, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 10, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM LAKE MICHIGAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20265225605
Deed Book / Page	1272 / 554
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 10, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	001242/803
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EMMET MI
Recording Date	Jan 15, 2026
Property Address	5257 TOWER RD, PELLSTON, MI 49769-9241
Document Number	001272/554
Book / Page	1272 / 554
Instrument Date	Jan 7, 2026
Instrument	5225605
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2026
Title Company	TALON TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1.29
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	5341 TOWER RD, PELLSTON, MI 49769-9046

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EMMET MI
Recording Date	Mar 25, 2022
Property Address	5257 TOWER RD, PELLSTON, MI 49769-9241
Document Number	001242/803
Book / Page	1242 / 803
Instrument Date	Feb 10, 2022
Instrument	5195776
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8674 RIDGEWAY RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8664

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EMMET MI
Recording Date	Feb 10, 2017
Property Address	5257 TOWER RD, PELLSTON, MI 49769-9241
Document Number	1192/0106
Book / Page	1192 / 0106
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2017
Instrument	5144984
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 22, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$599.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1685 BEAR CREEK LN # LN5, 1685, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8383

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8674 RIDGEWAY RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8664

Mortgage

Document Number	1192/0107
Date	Feb 10, 2017
Book Page	1192/0107
Instrument	5144985

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.62%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2020
Min Rate At Change	3.75%
Max Rate At Change	8.62%
Max Rate	8.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Emmet County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Emmet County
County Subdivision	Maple River Township
Unified School District	Pellston Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$100,500 (+21.38%) Land $100,500	$201,000 (+21.38%) Land $201,000
2025		$82,800 (+38.69%) Land $82,800	$165,600 (+38.69%) Land $165,600
2024	$2,287.00
2023		$59,700 Land $59,700	$119,400 Land $119,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Truestream Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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