Clare County property record for 600 Cottage St, Clare, MI 48617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,641 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-280-024-00 |
| Primary APN | 051-280-024-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 600 COTTAGE ST |
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| City | CLARE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48617-9718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T17N R4W SEC 35 600 COTTAGE AVE LOT 24 PLAT OF JOHN W FOELL ADD. |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OF JOHN W FOELL ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
600 Cottage St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Clare County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 COTTAGE ST, CLARE, MI 48617-9718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 600 Cottage St was $1,641 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Clare County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare County |
| Municipality | Clare City |
| Unified School District | Clare Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,200 (+12.22%) Land $8,700 Building $45,500 | $108,400 (+12.22%) Land $17,400 Building $91,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,641.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,300 Land $8,700 Building $39,600 | $96,600 Land $17,400 Building $79,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 600 Cottage St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2026 · 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 | 9 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 risk around 600 Cottage St 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CLARE serves 3,118 people · EPA ID MI0001420 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2026 |
| 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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Baraga Telephone Company, ISP Management.
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