5342 Messer Rd, Freeport, MI 49325 Property Records

Barry County property record for 5342 Messer Rd, Freeport, MI 49325

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	2.5 acres (108,900 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$40,000 (Sep 1996)
Tax Bill	$727 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2017 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-04-016-323-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-04-016-323-00`
Alternative APN	`04-016-323-00`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,444 sqft Finished Area
1st Floor Area	1,027 sqft
Basement Area	835 sqft
Unfinished Basement	835 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Lot Area	108,900 sqft (2.5 acres)
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5342 MESSER RD
City	FREEPORT
State	MI
Zip	49325-9731
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A
Legal Description	COM AT SW COR NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 16 T4N R8W; N 544FT, E 203FT, S 544FT, W 203FT TO POB. 2.5 AC M/L
Legal Range	08W
Legal Township	04N
Legal Section	16
Jurisdiction	BARRY MI
Township / Civil Division	CARLTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	10200

Owner

5342 Messer Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1996.

Source: Barry County records, as of July 10, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2998 W SISSON RD, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9748
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 18, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HASTINGS CTY BK
Oct 18, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 3, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 3, 1996 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BARRY MI
Recording Date	Oct 18, 2017
Property Address	5342 MESSER RD, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731
Document Number	1018010552
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2017
Instrument	171018010552
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5342 MESSER RD FREEPORT MI 493259731, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731

Mortgage

Document Number	1018010553
Date	Oct 18, 2017
Instrument	171018010553

Lender

Name	HASTINGS CTY BK
Type	Bank
Address	HASTINGS, MI 49058

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Oct 17, 2032

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BARRY MI
Recording Date	Oct 18, 2017
Property Address	5342 MESSER RD, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731
Document Number	1018010551
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2017
Instrument	171018010551
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 6, 2017
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$690.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5342 MESSER RD FREEPORT MI 493259731, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5342 Messer Rd was $727 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Barry County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Barry County
County Subdivision	Carlton Township
Unified School District	Lakewood Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$88,700	$177,400
2025	$727.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5342 Messer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2013

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

Wildfire risk around 5342 Messer 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable	1,200 / 50
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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