5979 Whites Bridge Rd, Belding, MI 48809 Property Records

Ionia County property record for 5979 Whites Bridge Rd, Belding, MI 48809

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 970 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size1.55 acres (67,518 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$278,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$3,816 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2006 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN34-130-021-000-070-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34-130-021-000-070-20
Alternative APN
  • 13002100007020

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area970 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area955 sqft
Basement Area955 sqft
Unfinished Basement955 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Lot Area67,518 sqft (1.55 acres)
Garage Area477 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address5979 WHITES BRIDGE RD
CityBELDING
StateMI
Zip48809-9239
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-C
Legal DescriptionPART OF TH NW 1/4 OF SEC 21, T8N, R8W, OTISCO TWP IONIA COUNTY MI. DESC AS; BEG AT TH N 1/4 OF SAID SEC; TH S00*02'02 W 150.00 FT AL TH N-S 1/4 LI OF SAID SEC; TH S86*36'57 W450.00 FT AL TH S LI OF TH N 150.00 FT OF TH NW 1/4 OF SAID SEC; TH N00*02'0
JurisdictionIONIA MI
Township / Civil DivisionOTISCO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1017
Census Tract30401

Owner

Source: Ionia County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5979 WHITES BRIDGE RD, BELDING, MI 48809-9239
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 1, 2007 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2006: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionIONIA MI
Recording DateNov 13, 2006
Property Address5979 WHITES BRIDGE RD, BELDING, MI 48809-9239
Document Number0599/09093
Book / Page599 / 09093
Instrument DateNov 6, 2006
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,195.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6170 KNAPP ST NE, ADA, MI 49301-8770

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5979 WHITES BRIDGE RD, BELDING, MI 48809-9239
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0059909095
DateNov 13, 2006
Instrument599/09095
Lender
NameFIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2036
Prepayment Penalty24 Months
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate7.35%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change7.35%
Max Rate At Change10.3%
Index6-Month LIBOR
Max Rate13.3%

Mortgage

Document Number0599/09112
DateNov 13, 2006
Book Page599/09112
Lender
NameFIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressSAN JOSE, CA 95131
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueNov 1, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ionia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyIonia County
County SubdivisionOtisco Township
Unified School DistrictBelding Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$129,900 (+7.44%) Land $14,400 Building $115,500$259,800 (+7.44%) Land $28,800 Building $231,000
2025$3,816.00 Homeowner's exemption$120,900 (+27.26%) Land $11,500 Building $109,400$241,800 (+27.26%) Land $23,000 Building $218,800
2023$95,000 Land $6,400 Building $88,600$190,000 Land $12,800 Building $177,200

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 15, 2015

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Point Broadband
Fixed Wireless
200 / 50

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