Genesee County property record for 8251 Whitney Rd, Gaines, MI 48436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 20.9 acres (913,453 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $77,900 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,895 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-02-400-029 |
| Primary APN | 01-02-400-029 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,652 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Lot Area | 913,453 sqft (20.9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 8251 WHITNEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | GAINES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48436-9723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | A PARCEL OF LAND BEG W 1468.92 FT FROM E 1/4 COR OF SEC TH CONT W 691.4 FT TH S 0 DEG 27 MIN 40 SEC W 1255.04 FT TH E 764.62 |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 05N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | GENESEE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ARGENTINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 13001 |
8251 Whitney Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2001.
Source: Genesee County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8251 WHITNEY RD, GAINES, MI 48436-9723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200192611 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GENESEE MI |
| Property Address | 8251 WHITNEY RD, GAINES, MI 48436-9723 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000094340 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201810230094340 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8251 Whitney Rd was $4,895 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Genesee County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee County |
| County Subdivision | Argentine Township |
| Unified School District | Swartz Creek Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $243,700 (+8.5%) Land $79,600 Building $164,100 | $487,400 (+8.5%) Land $159,200 Building $328,200 | |
| 2025 | $4,895.00 (+2.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $224,600 | $449,200 |
| 2024 | $4,758.00 | ||
| 2023 | $202,800 | $405,600 | |
| 2019 | $3,419.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8251 Whitney Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 19, 2024 · 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 |
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 8251 Whitney 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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