Muskegon County property record for 617 E Bard Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 3.24 acres (141,396 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $182,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,192 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-07-028-200-0001-50 |
| Primary APN | 61-07-028-200-0001-50 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 141,396 sqft (3.24 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 617 E BARD RD |
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| City | MUSKEGON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49445-9532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG/RC |
| Legal Description | DALTON TOWNSHIP D-0421I SEC 28 T11N R16W THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 EXC THE E 1069.85 FT TH'OF ALSO EXC THE N 441.60 FT TH'OF |
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DALTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
617 E Bard Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Muskegon County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 E BARD RD, MUSKEGON, MI 49445-9532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INDEPENDENT BANK |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20215717747 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4252 / 76 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005207299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 617 E BARD RD, MUSKEGON, MI 49445-9532 |
| Document Number | 0004252/76 |
| Book / Page | 4252 / 76 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5717747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,585.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 617 E BARD RD, 617, MUSKEGON, MI 49445-9532 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 977 COMPASS ST, NORTON SHORES, MI 49441-6190 |
| Document Number | 0000425277 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4252/77 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MUSKEGON MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 617 E BARD RD, MUSKEGON, MI 49445-9532 |
| Document Number | 4177/956 |
| Book / Page | 4177 / 956 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5643701 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | 616 TITLE AGENCY OF MICHIGAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,040.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 E BARD RD, 617, MUSKEGON, MI 49445-9532 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 168 ROSS DR, MONROE, MI 48162-3219 |
| Document Number | 5643702 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5643702 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 E Bard Rd was $3,192 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Muskegon County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon County |
| County Subdivision | Dalton Township |
| Unified School District | Reeths-Puffer Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $126,200 (+6.23%) | $252,400 (+6.23%) | |
| 2025 | $3,192.00 (+2.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,800 | $237,600 |
| 2024 | $3,115.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 E Bard Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2021 · 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 | 1 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 617 E Bard Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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