Tuscola County property record for 542 Chestnut St, Vassar, MI 48768
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,797 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,532 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 051-500-144-0450-00 |
| Primary APN | 051-500-144-0450-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,797 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,413 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 542 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | VASSAR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48768-1429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T11N R8E S 1/4 OF LOTS 4-5 & N 102 OF LOT 3 BLK 4 BULLARD'S ADD CITY OF VASSAR. |
| Legal Subdivision | BULLARDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5 |
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | VASSAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
542 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Tuscola County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 CHESTNUT ST, VASSAR, MI 48768-1429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006885393 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1092 / 423 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014660268 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 542 CHESTNUT ST, VASSAR, MI 48768-1429 |
| Document Number | 0014660268 |
| Book / Page | 001466 / 000268 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 421 E HURON DR WATERFORD MI 48328, WATERFORD, MI 48328 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Chestnut St was $1,532 with a homeowner's exemption, up 88% from the year before.
Source: Tuscola County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola County |
| Municipality | Vassar City |
| Unified School District | Vassar Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,800 (+8.61%) | $123,600 (+8.61%) | |
| 2025 | $1,532.00 (+87.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,900 | $113,800 |
| 2024 | $815.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,500 | $101,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,007.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Chestnut St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 3, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 43 (1985–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 43 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 542 Chestnut St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | CITY OF VASSAR serves 2,697 people · EPA ID MI0006780 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Air Advantage.
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