Ionia County property record for 939 James St, Portland, MI 48875
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,213 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30007900004000 |
| Primary APN | 30007900004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 939 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | PORTLAND |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48875-1541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY OF PORTLAND P.A.25 - TCV - 3710 COM AT PT ON NLY LI JAMES ST AND 50 FT SELY FROM SE COR GOODWIN ADD. TH: NELY AT R/A TO ST. 120 FT. TH: SELY PARL TO ST 50 FT. TH: SWLY 120 FT TO N LI SD ST. TH: NWLY 50 FT ALG SD. N. LI TO POB SEC 34 T6N R5W T6N |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | FT SELY FROM SE COR GOODWIN ADD |
| Jurisdiction | IONIA MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 31500 |
939 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Ionia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 939 JAMES ST, PORTLAND, MI 48875-1541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0576008357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 939 James St was $2,213 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Ionia County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ionia County |
| Municipality | Portland City |
| Unified School District | Portland Public School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $83,500 (+10.89%) Land $9,600 Building $73,900 | $167,000 (+10.89%) Land $19,200 Building $147,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,213.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,300 Land $9,600 Building $65,700 | $150,600 Land $19,200 Building $131,400 |
| 2023 | $62,000 Land $8,100 Building $53,900 | $124,000 Land $16,200 Building $107,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 939 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 15, 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.
The area around 939 James St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PORTLAND serves 3,883 people · EPA ID MI0005530 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| HomeWorks Connect Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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