Tuscola County property record for 5603 Hess Rd, Vassar, MI 48768
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 22.2 acres (969,210 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,245 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-016-000-4900-00 |
| Primary APN | 020-016-000-4900-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,208 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Tri-Level |
| Lot Area | 969,210 sqft (22.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 910 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5603 HESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | VASSAR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48768-9232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VAS-16-302D SEC 16 T11N R8E S 760 FT OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4. 22.25 A. |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 11N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | VASSAR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Tuscola County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5603 HESS RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 1531001320 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $171,800 (+14.53%) | $343,600 (+14.53%) | |
| 2025 | $2,245.00 (+15.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $150,000 (+8.7%) | $300,000 (+8.7%) |
| 2024 | $1,938.00 (+10.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $138,000 | $276,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,758.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TEC Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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