Arenac County property record for 6945 Ward Rd, Sterling, MI 48659
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,922 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-0-023-200-015-00 |
| Primary APN | 001-0-023-200-015-00 |
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| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 6945 WARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48659-9716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T19N R3E SEC 23 NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 ACRES = 40.00 |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 19N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | S23 T19N R3E |
| Jurisdiction | ARENAC MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3051 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
6945 Ward Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2011.
Source: Arenac County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6945 WARD RD, STERLING, MI 48659-9716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 201204141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6945 Ward Rd was $2,922 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Arenac County assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Arenac County |
| County Subdivision | Adams Township |
| Unified School District | Standish-Sterling Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $136,900 (-12.58%) | $273,800 (-12.58%) | |
| 2025 | $2,922.00 (+3.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $156,600 | $313,200 |
| 2024 | $2,831.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6945 Ward Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 15, 2022
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 6945 Ward Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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