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551 E Paterson St, Flint, MI 48505 Property Records

Genesee County property record for 551 E Paterson St, Flint, MI 48505

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 2,294 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,489 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$2,500 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$999 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale
Dec 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN40-01-479-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN40-01-479-018

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,294 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,250 sqft
Basement Area960 sqft
Unfinished Basement960 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1917
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1917
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area5,489 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 44 ft wide
Garage Area486 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area256 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address551 E PATERSON ST
CityFLINT
StateMI
Zip48505-4710
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR-1
Legal DescriptionPROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 06/05/2028.
Legal SubdivisionPOMEROY-BONBRIGHT 3RD ADDITION
Legal Lot Number80
JurisdictionGENESEE MI
Township / Civil DivisionFLINT
Census Block Group4
Census Block4012
Census Tract1100

Owner

551 E Paterson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.

Source: Genesee County records, as of October 2, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address551 E PATERSON ST, FLINT, MI 48505-4710
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 8, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 21, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 28, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CISLO TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202335688
Prior Transfer DateJun 5, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000035688
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionGENESEE MI
Recording DateJun 8, 2023
Property Address551 E PATERSON ST, FLINT, MI 48505-4710
Document Number0000035688
Instrument DateJun 5, 2023
Instrument202306080035688
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address452 S SAGINAW ST # ST2ND, ST2ND, FLINT, MI 48502-1826

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address551 E PATERSON ST, FLINT, MI 48505-4710

December 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionGENESEE MI
Recording DateDec 21, 2022
Property Address551 E PATERSON ST, FLINT, MI 48505-4710
Document Number0000077155
Instrument DateDec 20, 2022
Instrument202212210077155
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1101 BEACH ST RM 144, 144, FLINT, MI 48502-1417

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address452 S SAGINAW ST # 2ND, FLINT, MI 48502-1826

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionGENESEE MI
Recording DateNov 28, 2017
Property Address551 E PATERSON ST, FLINT, MI 48505-4710
Document Number0000073437
Instrument DateNov 15, 2017
Instrument73437
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2017
Title CompanyCISLO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address517 MARY ST FLINT MI 485031509, FLINT, MI 48503-1509

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 E Paterson St was $999 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1% from the year before.

Source: Genesee County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyGenesee County
MunicipalityFlint City
Unified School DistrictFlint City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$14,800 (+6.47%)$29,600 (+6.47%)
2025$999.00 (+1.01%) Homeowner's exemption$13,900$27,800
2024$989.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 551 E Paterson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 19, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 551 E Paterson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF FLINT
serves 81,252 people · EPA ID MI0002310
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 379 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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