St. Clair County property record for 5459 River Rd, East China, MI 48054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,244 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $146,300 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,911 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 74-18-746-0026-000 |
| Primary APN | 74-18-746-0026-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 14,244 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 322 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 5459 RIVER RD |
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| City | EAST CHINA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48054-4180 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 37 & 38 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 | 37-38 |
| Jurisdiction | SAINT CLAIR MI |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST CHINA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 643000 |
5459 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: St. Clair County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5459 RIVER RD, EAST CHINA, MI 48054-4180 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20086251 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3824 / 484 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005346772 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAINT CLAIR MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5459 RIVER RD, EAST CHINA, MI 48054-4180 |
| Document Number | 0005346772 |
| Book / Page | 5346 / 772 |
| Map Reference | LB 52 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021010188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 361 WALNUT DR, 361, EAST CHINA, MI 48054-4193 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5459 RIVER RD, EAST CHINA, MI 48054-4180 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5459 River Rd was $1,911 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 | $122,400 (+9.38%) | $244,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,911.00 (+4.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $111,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,836.00 | $223,800 | |
| 2023 | $97,300 | ||
| 2022 | $2,804.00 | $194,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5459 River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · 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 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 5459 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Duke Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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