Barry County property record for 6688 Messer Rd, Freeport, MI 49325
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 59.5 acres (2,591,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,872 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-04-009-660-00 |
| Primary APN | 08-04-009-660-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,716 sqft Finished Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,188 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 2,591,820 sqft (59.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 6688 MESSER RD |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49325-9732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | SW 1/4 NW 1/4 & N 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC 9 T4N R8W |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Jurisdiction | BARRY MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CARLTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
6688 Messer Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2017.
Source: Barry County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6688 MESSER RD, FREEPORT, MI 49325-9732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6688 Messer Rd was $1,872 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Barry County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry County |
| County Subdivision | Carlton Township |
| Unified School District | Lakewood Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $300,500 | $601,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,872.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6688 Messer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2013
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 6688 Messer Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: MEI, T-Mobile, WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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