Jackson County property record for 985 Morton Rd, Horton, MI 49246
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,040 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.888 acres (38,681 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $640,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,444 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000-18-30-326-003-00 |
| Primary APN | 000-18-30-326-003-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,357 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 38,681 sqft (0.888 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 287 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 612 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 985 MORTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | HORTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49246-9690 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-1 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT W 1/4 POST OF SEC 30 TH E ALG E&W 1/4 LN 1110 FT TH S 4DEG E 314.8FT TH S 5DEG 53'E 223.5 FT TH S 2DEG 02'W 100 FT TH |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERTY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
985 Morton Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Jackson County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 MORTON RD, HORTON, MI 49246-9690 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 20162744192 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2080 / 1004 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002484349 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Morton Rd was $10,444 with a homeowner's exemption, down 6.2% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Liberty Township |
| Unified School District | Hanover-Horton Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $597,600 (+0.12%) | $1,195,200 (+0.12%) | |
| 2025 | $10,444.00 (-6.2%) | $596,900 | $1,193,800 |
| 2024 | $11,134.00 | ||
| 2023 | $524,500 | $1,049,000 | |
| 2020 | $16,222.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 Morton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2010
| 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 985 Morton 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 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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