Tuscola County property record for 5520 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI 48768
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,132 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,242 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-017-000-3100-01 |
| Primary APN | 020-017-000-3100-01 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,132 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Basement Area | 364 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 364 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5520 HESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | VASSAR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48768-9232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VAS-17-401C & VAS-17-401D SEC 17 T11N R8E COM AT SE COR OF N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SE 1/4, TH N 100 FT, TH W 435.6 FT, TH S 300 FT, |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 11N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | VASSAR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
5520 Hess Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Tuscola County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7815 OAK RD, MILLINGTON, MI 48746-9046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5520 Hess Rd was $2,242 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Tuscola County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola County |
| County Subdivision | Vassar Township |
| Unified School District | Vassar Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $85,600 (-0.35%) | $171,200 (-0.35%) | |
| 2025 | $2,242.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,900 | $171,800 |
| 2023 | $76,300 | $152,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,725.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5520 Hess Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 3, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1986–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · other causes |
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 5520 Hess Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TEC Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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