Kalkaska County property record for 8398 Smith Rd, Alden, MI 49612
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 970 sqft |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,050 (2025) |
| APN | 011-600-097-00 |
| Primary APN | 011-600-097-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 970 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 970 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,112 sqft |
| Street Address | 8398 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | ALDEN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49612-9604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 97 RAPID RIVER CAMPSITES SEC 9 T28N-R7W |
| Legal Range | 07W |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAPID RIVER CAMPSITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | KALKASKA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | RAPID RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 950202 |
8398 Smith Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2016.
Source: Kalkaska County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8398 SMITH RD, ALDEN, MI 49612-9604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20163130431 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 3130645 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8398 Smith Rd was $1,050 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Kalkaska County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalkaska County |
| County Subdivision | Rapid River Township |
| Unified School District | Kalkaska Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $80,600 (+3.6%) | $161,200 (+3.6%) | |
| 2025 | $1,050.00 (+1.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $77,800 | $155,600 |
| 2024 | $1,038.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 8398 Smith Rd.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8398 Smith Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Truestream Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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