Newaygo County property record for 8956 18th Ave, Bitely, MI 49309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 280 sqft |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $698 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-04-456-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-04-456-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 280 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8956 18TH AVE |
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| City | BITELY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49309-9692 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LOCAL ZONE |
| Legal Description | LOTS 10 TO 17 INC BLK 78 WOODLAND PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWAYGO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MERRILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1170 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
8956 18th Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2019.
Source: Newaygo County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1981 CREE RD, FREMONT, MI 49412-9705 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2006 |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 425 / 3447 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 473/2451 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWAYGO MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8956 18TH AVE, BITELY, MI 49309-9692 |
| Document Number | 473/2451 |
| Book / Page | 473 / 2451 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 8956 18th Ave was $698.
Source: Newaygo County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Newaygo County |
| County Subdivision | Merrill Township |
| Unified School District | Baldwin Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,800 (+5.11%) | $57,600 (+5.11%) | |
| 2025 | $698.00 | $27,400 | $54,800 |
| 2023 | $21,300 | $42,600 | |
| 2022 | $595.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8956 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 risk around 8956 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.
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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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