Oceana County property record for 8985 W Wood Rd, Mears, MI 49436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.9 acres (213,444 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,461 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-031-400-06 |
| Primary APN | 006-031-400-06 |
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| Lot Area | 213,444 sqft (4.9 acres) |
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| Street Address | 8985 W WOOD RD |
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| City | MEARS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49436-9334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 8985 W WOOD RD - SEC 31 T15N R18W -4.9 A M/L- W 335 FT OF W 670 FT OF N 635 FT OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 WD-2001/15732 LE DEED-2019 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GOLDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1079 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
8985 W Wood Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2019.
Source: Oceana County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8985 W WOOD RD, MEARS, MI 49436-9334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2101 / 5732 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 2019/019688 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Property Address | 8985 W WOOD RD, MEARS, MI 49436-9334 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021/6597 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021/6597 |
| Instrument | 202100001641 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43219 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEANA MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8985 W WOOD RD, MEARS, MI 49436-9334 |
| Document Number | 2019/019688 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 019688 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900005885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8985 W WOOD RD, MEARS, MI 49436-9334 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8985 W Wood Rd was $1,461 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Oceana County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana County |
| County Subdivision | Golden Township |
| Unified School District | Shelby Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $219,200 (+4.83%) Land $219,200 | $438,400 (+4.83%) Land $438,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,461.00 (+2.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $209,100 Land $209,100 | $418,200 Land $418,200 |
| 2024 | $1,425.00 | ||
| 2023 | $138,300 Land $138,300 | $276,600 (-) Land $276,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,295.00 | $276,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8985 W Wood Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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.
Wildfire risk around 8985 W Wood Rd 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 96 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Truestream Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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