Monroe County property record for 5545 Section Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 14 acres (609,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $392,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,778 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Jun 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-035-008-00 |
| Primary APN | 15-035-008-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 609,840 sqft (14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 144 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Stable | 1,440 sqft |
| Utility Building | 1,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5545 SECTION RD |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA LAKE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49267-9562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 1048-158 SEC 35 T8S R6E 14 AC E 16 AC OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 35 EXC PAR COM AT NE COR OF NE1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 35 TH W |
| Legal Range | 06E |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 833000 |
5545 Section Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Monroe County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5545 SECTION RD, OTTAWA LAKE, MI 49267-9562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE AGENCY/MONROE, LAWYERS TITLE AGCY OF MONROE |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202310143 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008936 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5545 SECTION RD, OTTAWA LAKE, MI 49267-9562 |
| Document Number | 0000010143 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R10143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE AGENCY/MONROE, LAWYERS TITLE AGCY OF MONROE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,940.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5545 SECTION RD, OTTAWA LAKE, MI 49267-9562 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5545 SECTION RD, TOLEDO, OH 43613 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5545 SECTION RD, OTTAWA LAKE, MI 49267-9562 |
| Document Number | 0000008936 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R08936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5545 SECTION RD, OTTAWA LAKE, MI 49267-9562 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5545 SECTION RD, OTTAWA LAKE, MI 49267-9562 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5545 SECTION RD, OTTAWA LAKE, MI 49267-9562 |
| Document Number | 0000013748 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13748 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5545 SECTION RD OTTAWA LAKE MI 492679562, OTTAWA LAKE, MI 49267-9562 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5545 Section Rd was $4,778 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe County |
| County Subdivision | Whiteford Township |
| Unified School District | Whiteford Agricultural School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $177,000 (+1.72%) Land $177,000 | $354,000 (+1.72%) Land $354,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,778.00 (-1.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $174,000 Land $174,000 | $348,000 Land $348,000 |
| 2024 | $4,828.00 (+64.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,934.00 Homeowner's exemption | $128,200 | $256,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5545 Section Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 8, 2026
| 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 5545 Section 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Buckeye Cablesystem Cable | 1,000 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, MetaLINK Technologies.
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