St. Clair County property record for 5948 River Rd, East China, MI 48054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,607 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (15,987 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,327 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 74-18-753-0107-000 |
| Primary APN | 74-18-753-0107-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,607 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,607 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,475 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 15,987 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,141 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5948 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | EAST CHINA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48054-4729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SWLY 80' OF NELY 697.88' OF ELY 200' OF LOT 67 & SWLY 80' OF NELY 697.88' OF LOT 116 SUPERVISORS BELLE CLAIR PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | SUPRVRS BELLE CLAIR |
| Legal Lot Number | 67,116 |
| Legal Unit | 67,116 |
| Jurisdiction | SAINT CLAIR MI |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST CHINA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 643000 |
5948 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: St. Clair County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5948 RIVER RD, EAST CHINA, MI 48054-4729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202420957 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5768 / 478 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005685875 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAINT CLAIR MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5948 RIVER RD, EAST CHINA, MI 48054-4729 |
| Document Number | 0005685875 |
| Book / Page | 5685 / 875 |
| Map Reference | LB 51 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024001385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5948 RIVER RD, EAST CHINA, MI 48054-4729 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5948 RIVER RD, EAST CHINA, MI 48054-4729 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5948 River Rd was $4,327 with a homeowner's exemption, up 30.5% from the year before.
Source: St. Clair County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair County |
| County Subdivision | East China Township |
| Unified School District | East China School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $171,700 (+8.06%) | $343,400 | |
| 2025 | $4,327.00 (+30.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $158,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,316.00 | $317,800 | |
| 2023 | $153,500 | ||
| 2022 | $3,132.00 | $307,000 |
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 5948 River Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 62 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 62 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (2004–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2021 · river or lake 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 5948 River 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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 | ST. CLAIR WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY serves 5,847 people · EPA ID MI0006284 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2022–2024) 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 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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