Sanilac County property record for 870 E Galbraith Line Rd, Melvin, MI 48454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 9.75 acres (424,710 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $226,800 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,496 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 220-025-100-020-00 |
| Primary APN | 220-025-100-020-00 |
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| Lot Area | 424,710 sqft (9.75 acres) |
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| Street Address | 870 E GALBRAITH LINE RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELVIN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48454-9735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T9N R14E SEC 25 W 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF NE 1/4OF NE 1/4 10.0000 A. |
| Jurisdiction | SANILAC MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPEAKER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3052 |
| Census Tract | 971200 |
870 E Galbraith Line Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Sanilac County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 870 E GALBRAITH LINE RD, MELVIN, MI 48454-9735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1550 / 417 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 870 E Galbraith Line Rd was $1,496 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sanilac County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac County |
| County Subdivision | Speaker Township |
| Unified School District | Yale Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $201,000 (+36.18%) | $402,000 (+36.18%) | |
| 2025 | $1,496.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,600 | $295,200 |
| 2023 | $133,000 | $266,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,194.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 870 E Galbraith Line Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 9, 2021
| 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 870 E Galbraith Line Rd is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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