527 E Bluff Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Property Records

Emmet County property record for 527 E Bluff Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,699 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.205 acres (8,930 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$800,000 (Sep 2012)
Tax Bill$11,576 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Apr 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN51-15-13-202-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN51-15-13-202-019

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,699 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,142 sqft
Basement Area557 sqft
Unfinished Basement557 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area8,930 sqft (0.205 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 85 ft wide
Garage Area252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address527 E BLUFF DR
CityHARBOR SPRINGS
StateMI
Zip49740-1572
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCOHS R-1-B
Legal DescriptionPLAT OF J.L. MORRICE'S ADD TO HARBOR SPRINGS, E 1/2 OF LOT 11, DESC AS COM AT NE COR OF SD LOT, TH S 112.2 FT TO SE COR OF LOT, TH S-65-24-26-W ALG S LOT LN 83.07 FT, TH N 146.5 FT, TH E ALG N LOT LN 74.87 FT TO POB. SECTION 13, T35N, R6W.
Legal Range06W
Legal Township35N
Legal Section13
Legal SubdivisionJL MORRICES ADDITION
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Township / Civil DivisionHARBOR SPRINGS
Census Block Group4
Census Block4021
Census Tract970400

Owner

Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address527 E BLUFF DR, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1572
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 4, 2026Deed of Trust · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Apr 20, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Mar 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST COMMUNITY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 13, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 13, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 1, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20125101249
Deed Book / Page1148 / 626
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Recording DateMay 4, 2026
Property Address527 E BLUFF DR, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1572
Document Number0000001274/0000000850
Book / Page1274 / 850
Instrument DateApr 22, 2026
Instrument2026.5227899
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address527 E BLUFF DR, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1572

Mortgage

Document Number0005227899,
DateMay 4, 2026
Book Page1274/850
Instrument2026.5227899
Lender
NameFIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2056
Interest
Rate6.38%
Max Rate-1%

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Property Address527 E BLUFF DR, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1572
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address527 E BLUFF DR, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1572

Mortgage

Document Number0000001243/0000000325
DateApr 20, 2022
Book Page0000001243/0000000325
Instrument5196297
Lender
NameFIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Property Address527 E BLUFF DR, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1572
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address527 E BLUFF DR, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1572

Mortgage

Document Number0000001231/0000000464
DateMar 30, 2021
Book Page0000001231/0000000464
Instrument5184430
Lender
NameFIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJan 1, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyEmmet County
MunicipalityHarbor Springs City
Unified School DistrictHarbor Springs School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$543,600 (+5.02%) Land $543,600$1,087,200 (+5.02%) Land $1,087,200
2025$517,600 (+24.57%) Land $517,600$1,035,200 (+24.57%) Land $1,035,200
2024$11,576.00
2023$415,500 Land $415,500$831,000 Land $831,000

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
serves 1,194 people · EPA ID MI0003010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T.

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