5631 Messer Rd, Freeport, MI 49325 Property Records

Barry County property record for 5631 Messer Rd, Freeport, MI 49325

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,521 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	36.4 acres (1,586,891 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$260,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill	$91 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08-04-017-140-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08-04-017-140-00`
Alternative APN	`04-017-140-00`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,521 sqft Finished Area
1st Floor Area	1,014 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Unfinished Basement	720 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Lot Area	1,586,891 sqft (36.4 acres)
Garage Area	777 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5631 MESSER RD
City	FREEPORT
State	MI
Zip	49325-9731
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A
Legal Description	SE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 17 T4N R8W EX N 220 FT OF THE E 880FT 35.43 ACRES (03)
Legal Range	08W
Legal Township	04N
Legal Section	17
Jurisdiction	BARRY MI
Township / Civil Division	CARLTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1037
Census Tract	10200

Owner

5631 Messer Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.

Source: Barry County records, as of July 10, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5631 MESSER RD, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 18, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC
Jun 19, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING
Jun 27, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage AMERICAN FIN'L RSRCS
Jan 19, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ESTATE PLANNING LEGAL SERVICES PC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 27, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 27, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20196167
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 18, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000669
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BARRY MI
Property Address	5631 MESSER RD, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5631 MESSER RD, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731

Mortgage

Document Number	0000012966
Date	Oct 18, 2021
Instrument	2021-012966

Lender

Name	NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FULTON, MD 20759

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BARRY MI
Property Address	5631 MESSER RD, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731
Document Number	0706006692
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2020
Title Company	TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5631 MESSER RD FREEPORT MI 493259731, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731

Mortgage

Document Number	0706006692
Date	Jul 6, 2020
Instrument	200706006692

Lender

Name	LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 5, 2050

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BARRY MI
Recording Date	Jun 27, 2019
Property Address	5631 MESSER RD, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731
Document Number	0627006167
Instrument Date	Jun 9, 2019
Instrument	190627006167
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 10, 2019
Title Company	NATIONS TITLE, NATIONS TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,236.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5631 MESSER RD FREEPORT MI 493259731, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731

Mortgage

Document Number	627006168
Date	Jun 27, 2019
Instrument	190627006168

Lender

Name	AMERICAN FIN'L RSRCS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 26, 2049

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BARRY MI
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2018
Property Address	5631 MESSER RD, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731
Document Number	0119000669
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2012
Instrument	180119000669
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 23, 2018
Title Company	ESTATE PLANNING LEGAL SERVICES PC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	5631 MESSER RD FREEPORT MI 493259731, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9731

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5631 Messer Rd was $91 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Barry County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Barry County
County Subdivision	Carlton Township
Unified School District	Lakewood Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$194,900	$389,800
2025	$91.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5631 Messer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2013 · 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 Policies	3 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 5631 Messer 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	None beyond ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20
MEI Fixed Wireless	10 / 1

May also be available: WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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