Ionia County property record for 542 Ionia St, Belding, MI 48809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,793 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $7,500 (Aug 1981) |
| Tax Bill | $3,291 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40305000035000 |
| Primary APN | 40305000035000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 5,793 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 542 IONIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BELDING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48809-2050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | CITY OF BELDING BELDINGS ADDN S 48 FT LOT 81 & PT LOT 85 COM SE COR OF LOT 81, TH S TO IONIA ST, TH NWLY ALG N LN IONIA ST 74 FT, TH N 28 FT TO SW COR LOT 81, TH E TO POB, EXC E 8 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF BELDING BELDINGS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 81,85 |
| Jurisdiction | IONIA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BELDING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 30200 |
542 Ionia St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 1981.
Source: Ionia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15294 GRIFFETH AVE, GOWEN, MI 49326-9785 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Ionia St was $3,291, up 8.9% from the year before.
Source: Ionia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ionia County |
| Municipality | Belding City |
| Unified School District | Belding Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,500 (+4.25%) Land $13,300 Building $38,200 | $103,000 (+4.25%) Land $26,600 Building $76,400 | |
| 2025 | $3,291.00 (+8.9%) | $49,400 Land $10,000 Building $39,400 | $98,800 Land $20,000 Building $78,800 |
| 2024 | $3,022.00 | ||
| 2023 | $37,100 Land $9,300 Building $27,800 | $74,200 Land $18,600 Building $55,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Ionia St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 15, 2015
| 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 risk around 542 Ionia 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 | Indirect within 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 | BELDING serves 5,769 people · EPA ID MI0000560 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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