St. Clair County property record for 7944 Gratiot Ave, Columbus, MI 48063
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,513 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-16-195-0021-000 |
| Primary APN | 74-16-195-0021-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Lot Area | 43,647 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 485 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 7944 GRATIOT AVE |
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| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48063-3315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOCAL COMM |
| Legal Description | LOT 33 COLD SPRINGS FARMS SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN LIBER 50 OF PLATS PG 12 ST CLAIR COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS |
| Legal Subdivision | COLD SPRINGS FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Legal Unit | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | SAINT CLAIR MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3062 |
| Census Tract | 651600 |
7944 Gratiot Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: St. Clair County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7944 GRATIOT AVE, COLUMBUS, MI 48063-3315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201719592 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4858 / 416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAINT CLAIR MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 7944 GRATIOT AVE, COLUMBUS, MI 48063-3315 |
| Document Number | 004858/416 |
| Book / Page | 4858 / 416 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017019592 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0048580418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 4858/418 |
| Instrument | 2017019593 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7944 Gratiot Ave was $1,513 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: St. Clair County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair County |
| County Subdivision | Columbus Township |
| Unified School District | East China School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $83,700 (-1.18%) | $167,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,513.00 (+4.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,449.00 | $169,400 | |
| 2023 | $72,600 | ||
| 2022 | $1,375.00 | $145,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7944 Gratiot Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2022 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2016 · other causes |
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 7944 Gratiot Ave 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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