Oceana County property record for 8695 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI 49402 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 56,936 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,088.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 004-600-034-00 |
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| Lot Area | 56,936 sqft (1.3 acres) |
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| Street Address | 8695 E RUTH DR |
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| City | BRANCH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49402-9513 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 8695 E RUTH DR WD-L2016P16437 WD998264 WATER WONDERLAND LOT 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATER WONDERLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Minor Civil Division | COLFAX |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Oceana County records · APN 004-600-034-00
Assessment roll updated July 17, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1938 BELMONT DR, NORTON SHORES, MI 49441-4504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20165400 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016 / 16437 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Oceana County records · Assessment roll updated July 17, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana County |
| County Subdivision | Colfax Township |
| Unified School District | Walkerville Rural 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 | $27,600 (+67.27%) | $55,200 (+67.27%) | |
| 2024 | $1,088.00 (+15.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $16,500 Land $16,500 | $33,000 (-) Land $33,000 | |
| 2022 | $944.00 | $33,000 |
8695 E Ruth Dr is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with indirect wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Oceana County (26127C), updated August 23, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 52nd in Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 1 in 5,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach of burnable land · adjoins burnable vegetation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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