Washtenaw County property record for 8579 Merkel Rd, Dexter, MI 48130
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (436,036 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,252 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-03-08-100-007 |
| Primary APN | C-03-08-100-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 436,036 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,636 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8579 MERKEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEXTER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48130-9655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH |
| Legal Description | OLD SID - C 03-008-002-80 WE 8-2A-9 COM AT E 1/4 COR OF SEC, TH S 89-01-50 W 651.38 FT IN E&W 1/4 LINE FOR POB, TH S 89-01-50 |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHTENAW MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 461000 |
8579 Merkel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Washtenaw County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8579 MERKEL RD, DEXTER, MI 48130-9655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20196489537 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5322 / 795 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHTENAW MI |
| Property Address | 8579 MERKEL RD, DEXTER, MI 48130-9655 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006580951 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5414/122 |
| Instrument | 6580951 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHTENAW MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8579 MERKEL RD, DEXTER, MI 48130-9655 |
| Document Number | 0006489537 |
| Book / Page | 005322 / 000795 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6489537 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $561.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 23526 MABEL CT BROWNSTOWN MI 481835465, BROWNSTOWN, MI 48183-5465 |
| Document Number | 6489053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 005322/000311 |
| Instrument | 6489053 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 2, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8579 Merkel Rd was $8,252 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Washtenaw County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Washtenaw County |
| County Subdivision | Webster Township |
| Unified School District | Dexter Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $267,100 | $534,200 | |
| 2025 | $8,252.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8579 Merkel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 2026
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 8579 Merkel Rd 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 | 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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