8953 18th Ave, Bitely, MI 49309 Property Records

Newaygo County property record for 8953 18th Ave, Bitely, MI 49309

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	8 acres (348,480 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$127,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,640 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2018 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-04-455-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-04-455-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	672 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	672 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	348,480 sqft (8 acres)
Garage Area	308 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8953 18TH AVE
City	BITELY
State	MI
Zip	49309-9692
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LOCAL ZONE
Legal Description	LOTS 14 TO 19 INC ALSO LOTS 43 TO 47 INC BLK 75 WOODLAND PARK
Legal Subdivision	WOODLAND PARK
Legal Block	75
Legal Lot Number	14-19
Jurisdiction	NEWAYGO MI
Township / Civil Division	MERRILL
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1127
Census Tract	970100

Owner

8953 18th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2025.

Source: Newaygo County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1690 S RIVERVIEW DR, WHITE CLOUD, MI 49349-9123
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 7, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage LAKE OSCEOLA STATE BANK
Jul 23, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage LAKE OSCEOLA STATE BANK
Oct 6, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 27, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 27, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2025
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 13, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0464006525
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWAYGO MI
Property Address	8953 18TH AVE, BITELY, MI 49309-9692
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000468/0000007673
Date	Feb 7, 2018
Book Page	0000000468/0000007673

Lender

Name	LAKE OSCEOLA STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWAYGO MI
Property Address	8953 18TH AVE, BITELY, MI 49309-9692
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 8, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000470/0000006072
Date	Jul 23, 2018
Book Page	0000000470/0000006072

Lender

Name	LAKE OSCEOLA STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWAYGO MI
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2017
Property Address	8953 18TH AVE, BITELY, MI 49309-9692
Document Number	467/3877
Book / Page	467 / 3877
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 7, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8953 18th Ave was $1,640 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Newaygo County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Newaygo County
County Subdivision	Merrill Township
Unified School District	Baldwin Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$38,600 (+6.93%)	$77,200 (+6.93%)
2025	$1,640.00	$36,100	$72,200
2023		$25,500	$51,000
2022	$349.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8953 18th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 17, 2015

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

Wildfire risk around 8953 18th Ave 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 75 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
Verizon Fixed Wireless	25 / 6

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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