Gratiot County property record for 561 Charles Ave, Alma, MI 48801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,710 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-334-526-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-334-526-00 |
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| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
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| Street Address | 561 CHARLES AVE |
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| City | ALMA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48801-1404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST PARK ADD LOT 43 N 1 FT OF LOT 42 & S 1.5 FT LOT 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST PARK ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 42-44 |
| Jurisdiction | GRATIOT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ALMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
561 Charles Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2018.
Source: Gratiot County records, as of June 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 CHARLES AVE, ALMA, MI 48801-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1030 / 1450 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRATIOT MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 561 CHARLES AVE, ALMA, MI 48801-1404 |
| Document Number | 1030/1450 |
| Book / Page | 1030 / 1450 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Gratiot County assessment roll, as of June 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Alma City |
| County | Gratiot County |
| Unified School District | Alma Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $146,800 | $293,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,710.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 Charles Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2011 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 561 Charles Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ALMA serves 9,182 people · EPA ID MI0000140 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GRATIOT AREA WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Point Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| ISP Management Fixed Wireless | 400 / 400 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Baraga Telephone Company, CMS Internet.
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