Livingston County property record for 5481 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,754 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-10-301-028 |
| Primary APN | 11-10-301-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,005 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,754 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5481 E GRAND RIVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48843-9161 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LRR |
| Legal Description | SEC 10 T2N R5E GLEN ECHO LOT 28 EXCEPT BEG AT SW CORNER OF SAID LOT TH N22*30'E 160 FT TO NW CORNER OF SAID LOT TH S66*12'E 8 |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN ECHO SUB |
| Legal Tract | 742400 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28-29 |
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GENOA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 742403 |
5481 E Grand River Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2023.
Source: Livingston County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5481 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 48843-9161 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR NORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201110110 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON MI |
| Property Address | 5481 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 48843-9161 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5481 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 48843-9161 |
| Document Number | 0000006387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024R-006387 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR NORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD, COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5481 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 48843-9161 |
| Document Number | 0000006043 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 75&76 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R-006043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5481 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 48843-9161 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5481 E GRAND RIVER AVE, HOWELL, MI 48843-9161 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5481 E Grand River Ave was $2,531.
Source: Livingston County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston County |
| County Subdivision | Genoa Township |
| Unified School District | Howell Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $116,500 | $233,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,531.00 | ||
| 2023 | $96,200 | ||
| 2021 | $192,400 | ||
| 2019 | $1,397.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5481 E Grand River Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5481 E Grand River Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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