Arenac County property record for 896 Wilderness Dr, Alger, MI 48610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.29 acres (56,305 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,701 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-0-F10-000-049-01 |
| Primary APN | 008-0-F10-000-049-01 |
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| Lot Area | 56,305 sqft (1.29 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 896 WILDERNESS DR |
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| City | ALGER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48610-8625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T20N R3E SEC 25 LOT 49 & 50 & 51 FOREST GROVE COMBINED IN (06) |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST GROVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 49-51 |
| Jurisdiction | ARENAC MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MOFFATT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
896 Wilderness Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Arenac County records, as of May 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 WILDERNESS DR, ALGER, MI 48610-8625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4/10 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARENAC MI |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 896 WILDERNESS DR, ALGER, MI 48610-8625 |
| Document Number | 4/10 |
| Book / Page | 4 / 10 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201901746 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 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 896 Wilderness Dr was $1,701 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Arenac County assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Arenac County |
| County Subdivision | Moffatt Township |
| Unified School District | Standish-Sterling Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $88,200 (+9.29%) | $176,400 (+9.29%) | |
| 2025 | $1,701.00 (+2.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $80,700 | $161,400 |
| 2024 | $1,653.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 896 Wilderness Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 15, 2022
| 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 896 Wilderness Dr is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vogtmann Engineering Cable | 300 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Point Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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