Bay County property record for 8553 Saunders Rd, Sterling, MI 48659
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 14.8 acres (645,995 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,269 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060-003-300-010-08 |
| Primary APN | 060-003-300-010-08 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 645,995 sqft (14.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 8553 SAUNDERS RD |
|---|---|
| City | STERLING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48659-9657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 OF SW 1/4. LESS HWY M-61. EX COM 200 FT N OF S 1/4 COR OF SEC TH S 200 FT TH W 300 FT TH NELY TO BEG, EX THAT PT LYG |
| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GIBSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 286400 |
Source: Bay County records · APN 060-003-300-010-08
Assessment roll updated May 18, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8553 SAUNDERS RD, STERLING, MI 48659-9657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BAY MI |
| Property Address | 8553 SAUNDERS RD, STERLING, MI 48659-9657 |
| Document Number | 0000000373 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8553 SAUNDERS RD STERLING MI 486599657, STERLING, MI 48659-9657 |
| Document Number | 0000000373 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 373 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2027 |
Source: Bay County records · Assessment roll updated May 18, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Bay County |
| County Subdivision | Gibson Township |
| Unified School District | Standish-Sterling Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,269.00 (+13.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,400 (+48.54%) | $274,800 (+48.54%) |
| 2023 | $92,500 | $185,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,997.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 17, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fiber Holding Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 12 locations within half a mile of this property.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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