Livingston County property record for 717 John Ward Dr, Howell, MI 48855
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,010 sqft |
| Lot Size | 10.2 acres (444,312 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,746 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale Jan 2022 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-23-200-013 |
| Primary APN | 06-23-200-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,010 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,010 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,010 sqft |
| Lot Area | 444,312 sqft (10.2 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 717 JOHN WARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | HOWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48855-8783 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | SEC 23 T3N R4E BEG 874.37 FT E FROM N 1/4 COR OF SEC, TH CONT E 419 FT, S'LY ALONG W'LY ROW LINE AA RR, S 319.18 FT, & S'LY |
| Legal Range | 04E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 724003 |
717 John Ward Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Livingston County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 JOHN WARD DR, HOWELL, MI 48855-8783 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TRANSACTION TITLE AGENCY |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222922 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031208 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 717 JOHN WARD DR, HOWELL, MI 48855-8783 |
| Document Number | 0000002923 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R-002923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRANSACTION TITLE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 314 BRISCOE BLVD, WATERFORD, MI 48327-2401 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 314 BRISCOE BLVD, WATERFORD, MI 48327-2401 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 717 JOHN WARD DR, HOWELL, MI 48855-8783 |
| Document Number | 0000002922 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2010 |
| Instrument | 2022R-002922 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRANSACTION TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $510.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | G4030 CORUNNA RD, FLINT, MI 48532-4525 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 314 BRISCOE BLVD, WATERFORD, MI 48327-2401 |
| Document Number | 0000002924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R-002924 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 193 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 717 John Ward Dr was $7,746 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Livingston County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston County |
| County Subdivision | Howell Township |
| Unified School District | Howell Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $412,200 (+6.34%) | $824,400 (+6.34%) | |
| 2025 | $7,746.00 Homeowner's exemption | $387,609 | $775,218 |
| 2023 | $326,145 | ||
| 2021 | $970.00 | $652,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 John Ward Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2008
| 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 717 John Ward Dr 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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