St. Clair County property record for 5359 River Rd, East China, MI 48054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,287 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.419 acres (18,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,782 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 74-18-746-0033-000 |
| Primary APN | 74-18-746-0033-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,287 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 18,252 sqft (0.419 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5359 RIVER RD |
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| City | EAST CHINA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48054-4179 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 50 & 51 SUPERVISORS ROBT BAKER PLAT ACCORDING TO THE PLAT REOCRDED IN 52 OF PLATS PG 11 ST CLAIR COUNTY REGISTER OF |
| Legal Subdivision | SUPERVISORS ROBERT BAKER PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 50-51 |
| Jurisdiction | SAINT CLAIR MI |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST CHINA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 643000 |
5359 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2008.
Source: St. Clair County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5359 RIVER RD, EAST CHINA, MI 48054-4179 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 003883/717 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5359 River Rd was $1,782 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: St. Clair County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair County |
| County Subdivision | East China Township |
| Unified School District | East China School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $109,700 (+8.94%) | $219,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,782.00 (+4.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,712.00 | $201,400 | |
| 2023 | $83,100 | ||
| 2022 | $1,622.00 | $166,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5359 River Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 62 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 62 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (2004–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 5359 River 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ST. CLAIR WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves 5,847 people · EPA ID MI0006284 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Duke Broadband, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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