Tuscola County property record for 5696 James Rd, Vassar, MI 48768
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,209 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,143 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-018-233-0600-00 |
| Primary APN | 020-018-233-0600-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 13,209 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5696 JAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | VASSAR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48768-9607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VAS-18 SEC 18 T11N R8E LOT 6 BLK 3 DU BOIS SUB. |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 11N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | DU BOIS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | VASSAR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
5696 James Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Tuscola County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5696 JAMES RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5696 JAMES RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9607 |
| Document Number | 1598000386 |
| Book / Page | 1598 / 386 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | POST CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5696 JAMES RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9607 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 1598000386, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1598/386 |
| Name | P N C BANK NA |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2066 |
| Rate | 6.22% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5696 James Rd was $1,143 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 | $65,000 (+0.31%) | $130,000 (+0.31%) | |
| 2025 | $1,143.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,800 | $129,600 |
| 2023 | $57,400 | $114,800 | |
| 2020 | $797.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5696 James 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 5696 James 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF VASSAR serves 2,697 people · EPA ID MI0006780 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Air Advantage, AT&T.
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