Clare County property record for 8265 Cortez Rd, Lake, MI 48632
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,106 sqft |
| Lot Size | 481 acres (20,967,170 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,324 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013-018-201-07 |
| Primary APN | 013-018-201-07 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,106 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Lot Area | 20,967,170 sqft (481 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 313 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Street Address | 8265 CORTEZ RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48632-9564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T17N R6W SEC 18 8265 CORTEZ RD BEG AT S 1/4 SEC COR TH N02 DEG 08'E ALG N-S 1/4 L 3947.20 FT TH S87 DEG 18'30"E 236.50 FT TH |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
8265 Cortez Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Clare County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8265 CORTEZ RD, LAKE, MI 48632-9564 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8265 Cortez Rd was $2,324 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Clare County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare County |
| County Subdivision | Garfield Township |
| Unified School District | Farwell Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,000 (+2.37%) Land $31,500 Building $63,500 | $190,000 (+2.37%) Land $63,000 Building $127,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,324.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,800 Land $31,500 Building $61,300 | $185,600 Land $63,000 Building $122,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8265 Cortez Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2026 · 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 Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2012 · river or lake flooding |
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 8265 Cortez 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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