Tuscola County property record for 8974 Murphy Lake Rd, Vassar, MI 48768
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 2.02 acres (87,991 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-004-300-1100-00 |
| Primary APN | 003-004-300-1100-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,716 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,716 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 87,991 sqft (2.02 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8974 MURPHY LAKE RD |
|---|---|
| City | VASSAR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48768-9684 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AR-4 303E SEC 4 T10N R7E BEG AT SW COR OF SEC TH E 421 FT N 208.75 FT W 421.4 FT S 208.75 FT TO POB. 2.02 A. |
| Legal Range | 07E |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ARBELA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
8974 Murphy Lake Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Tuscola County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8974 MURPHY LAKE RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9684 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUSCOLA MI |
| Property Address | 8974 MURPHY LAKE RD, VASSAR, MI 48768-9684 |
| Document Number | 0014510321 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8974 MURPHY LAKE RD VASSAR MI 487689684, VASSAR, MI 48768-9684 |
| Document Number | 0014510321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 001451/000321 |
| Name | CASON HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33408 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 23, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8974 Murphy Lake Rd was $1,879 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Tuscola County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola County |
| County Subdivision | Arbela Township |
| Unified School District | Millington Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $181,100 (+14.77%) | $362,200 (+14.77%) | |
| 2025 | $1,879.00 Homeowner's exemption | $157,800 | $315,600 |
| 2023 | $133,800 | $267,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,338.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8974 Murphy Lake Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 3, 2012
| 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 8974 Murphy Lake 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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