Jackson County property record for 838 Center St, Jackson, MI 49202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $957 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-162700000 |
| Primary APN | 2-162700000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 51.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 838 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | JACKSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49202-3104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | S 51.56 FT OF LOT 21 BLK 2 WEBSTER'S HIGHLAND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | WEBSTERS HIGHLAND ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Legal Unit | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
838 Center St is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2012 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Jackson County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 CENTER ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-3104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002621403 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Center St was $957 with a homeowner's exemption, down 16.9% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Jackson City |
| Unified School District | Jackson Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,100 (+14.53%) | $118,200 (+14.53%) | |
| 2025 | $957.00 (-16.85%) | $51,600 | $103,200 |
| 2024 | $1,151.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,100 | $82,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,055.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 838 Center St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | JACKSON serves 33,165 people · EPA ID MI0003470 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Dec 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 21 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 275 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Great Lakes High Speed.
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