Oceana County property record for 8296 W Whipperwill Ln, Mears, MI 49436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,852 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,425 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-705-429-00 |
| Primary APN | 006-705-429-00 |
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| Lot Area | 7,852 sqft (0.18 acres) |
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| Street Address | 8296 W WHIPPERWILL LN |
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| City | MEARS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 8296 W WHIPPOORWILL LANE WD978555 SPL FR 426-00 IN 77 UPPER SILVER LAKE PLAT NO 5 LOT 429 |
| Legal Subdivision | UPPER SILVER LAKE PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 429 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GOLDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
8296 W Whipperwill Ln is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Oceana County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6230 W M 36, PINCKNEY, MI 48169-9609 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 97 / 8555 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 02023/1141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8296 W WHIPPERWILL LN, MEARS, MI 49436-9447 |
| Document Number | 02023/1141 |
| Book / Page | 2023 / 1141 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300000255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6230 W M 36, PINCKNEY, MI 48169-9609 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8296 W Whipperwill Ln was $2,425, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Oceana County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana County |
| County Subdivision | Golden Township |
| Unified School District | Hart Public School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,000 (+12.48%) Land $73,000 | $146,000 (+12.48%) Land $146,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,425.00 (+1.72%) | $64,900 Land $64,900 | $129,800 Land $129,800 |
| 2024 | $2,384.00 | ||
| 2023 | $57,400 Land $57,400 | $114,800 (-) Land $114,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,148.00 | $114,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8296 W Whipperwill Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 23, 2021 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 8296 W Whipperwill Ln 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Truestream Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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