609 E Bluff Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Property Records

Emmet County property record for 609 E Bluff Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 4,000 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.257 acres (11,195 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$975,000 (Feb 2012)
Tax Bill$17,482 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN51-15-13-203-073

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN51-15-13-203-073

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area4,000 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,108 sqft
Basement Area527 sqft
Unfinished Basement527 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area11,195 sqft (0.257 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage Area1,365 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address609 E BLUFF DR
CityHARBOR SPRINGS
StateMI
Zip49740-1506
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCOHS R-1-B
Legal DescriptionJ.C. GLENN'S PLAT, COM 595 FT W OF NE COR OF OF LOT 11, TH S TO BLUFF ST, W ALG SD ST TO W LN OF SD LOT 11, TH N TO NW COR, E TO POB, ALSO THAT PT OF LOT 11 COM AT NW COR THEREOF, TH E 14.47 FT, S 10.95 FT, TH N-88-59-46-E 132.03 FT ALG N LOT LN, TH
Legal Range06W
Legal Township35N
Legal Section13
Legal SubdivisionS13 T35N R6W
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Township / Civil DivisionHARBOR SPRINGS
Census Block Group4
Census Block4020
Census Tract970400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address609 E BLUFF DR, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1506
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 21, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 21, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 1, 1996
Deed Book / Page1142 / 293
Prior Transfer DateFeb 13, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc1142/293
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Property Address609 E BLUFF DR, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1506
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address609 E BLUFF DR, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740-1506

Mortgage

Document Number0000001236/0000000120
DateAug 16, 2021
Book Page0000001236/0000000120
Instrument5189082
Lender
NameDRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Emmet County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyEmmet County
MunicipalityHarbor Springs City
Unified School DistrictHarbor Springs School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,302,800 (+0.73%) Land $1,302,800$2,605,600 (+0.73%) Land $2,605,600
2025$1,293,300 (+36.6%) Land $1,293,300$2,586,600 (+36.6%) Land $2,586,600
2024$17,482.00
2023$946,800 Land $946,800$1,893,600 Land $1,893,600

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · rainfall accumulation

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

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
serves 1,194 people · EPA ID MI0003010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T.

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