Oceana County property record for 896 N 56th Ave, Mears, MI 49436
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 53.8 acres (2,346,142 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,870 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-025-300-03 |
| Primary APN | 006-025-300-03 |
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| Lot Area | 2,346,142 sqft (53.8 acres) |
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| Street Address | 896 N 56TH AVE |
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| City | MEARS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 & S 15 AC OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 25 T15N R18W EXC RR R/W. WD 2019/2559 & EASEMENT |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GOLDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
Source: Oceana County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5737 W 2ND ST, MEARS, MI 49436-9484 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES FLC |
| Jan 6, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019797 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2019 / 2559 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2017/000459 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 896 N 56TH AVE, MEARS, MI 49436 |
| Document Number | 2019/002559 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 002559 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900000797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,204.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 PARK ST, 1001, PENTWATER, MI 49449-9331 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5737 W 2ND ST, MEARS, MI 49436-9484 |
| Document Number | 201900000798 |
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| Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900000798 |
| Name | GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES FLC |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 896 N 56TH AVE, MEARS, MI 49436 |
| Document Number | 2017/000459 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 000459 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Instrument | 201700000114 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2140 BANNER DR SW, 2140, WYOMING, MI 49509-1924 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1001 PARK ST, PENTWATER, MI 49449-9331 |
Source: Oceana County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana County |
| County Subdivision | Golden Township |
| Unified School District | Hart Public School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $107,100 (+14.55%) Land $107,100 | $214,200 (+14.55%) Land $214,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,870.00 (+0.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $93,500 (-0.85%) Land $93,500 | $187,000 (-0.85%) Land $187,000 |
| 2024 | $2,850.00 (-0.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $94,300 Land $94,300 | $188,600 (-) Land $188,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,852.00 | $188,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1986–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1997 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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.
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