Clare County property record for 8285 Cortez Rd, Lake, MI 48632
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 960 sqft |
| Lot Size | 481 acres (20,967,170 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,733 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013-018-201-12 |
| Primary APN | 013-018-201-12 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 960 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Lot Area | 20,967,170 sqft (481 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8285 CORTEZ RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48632-9564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T17N R6W SEC 18 8285 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 | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
8285 Cortez Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Clare County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1456 MARTIN CT, BAY CITY, MI 48708-9138 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8285 Cortez Rd was $3,733.
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 | $106,900 (+1.23%) Land $31,500 Building $75,400 | $213,800 (+1.23%) Land $63,000 Building $150,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,733.00 | $105,600 Land $31,500 Building $74,100 | $211,200 Land $63,000 Building $148,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8285 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 8285 Cortez Rd is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Point Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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