Jackson County property record for 940 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.245 acres (10,672 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $141,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,024 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-123500000 |
| Primary APN | 2-123500000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Lot Area | 10,672 sqft (0.245 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 940 BACKUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | JACKSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49202-3204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 2 FOOTE & BENNETT'S ADD & A STRIP OF LAND 15 FT N & S & 132 FT E & W ADJ SD LOT ON N |
| Legal Subdivision | FOOTE & BENNETTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Jackson County records · APN 2-123500000
Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 BACKUS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-3204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY LNDG |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 05, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20212881336 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2186 / 346 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 04, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002330185 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 940 BACKUS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-3204 |
| Document Number | 0002881336 |
| Book / Page | 2186 / 346 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2881336 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 02, 2023 |
| Title Company | PARAMOUNT TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,212.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 940 BACKUS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-3204 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 940 BACKUS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-3204 |
| Document Number | 0021860347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2186-0347 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Property Address | 940 BACKUS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-3204 |
| Document Number | 0002846536 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 940 BACKUS ST JACKSON MI 492023204, JACKSON, MI 49202-3204 |
| Document Number | 0002846536 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 002159/000647 |
| Instrument | 2846536 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 29, 2035 |
Source: Jackson County records · Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Jackson City |
| Unified School District | Jackson Public Schools (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,300 (+15.19%) | $142,600 (+15.19%) | |
| 2025 | $3,024.00 (-11.55%) | $61,900 (+20.19%) | $123,800 (+20.19%) |
| 2024 | $3,419.00 (+9.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $51,500 | $103,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,126.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Jackson County (26075C), updated May 3, 2010 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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