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495 Prairie Ln SW, Kalkaska, MI / Home Profile

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home Home Size 1,890.0 sqft
nature_people Lot Size 229,126.0 sqft
space_dashboard Layout 3 Br / 2.5+ Ba
construction Year Built 2001
domain Primary Zone Single Family

Home Equity

Current Value
$ 393,000
2024-11-14
Price Purchased
$ 254,000
2021-06-16
Gain/Loss Since Purchase
+ $ 139,000
+ 54.72 %
Current Value per sqft
$ 208 / sqft
2024-11-14
Homeowner Tips
When selling a home in Kalkaska County, MI, consider expenses like real estate agent commissions (usually around 5-6%), closing costs (approximately 2-5%), repairs or upgrades, moving costs, and property taxes. Additionally, factor in any remaining mortgage balance to determine your net gain effectively.

Home Financing

Suggested Rate
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United States Rate
6.83 %
2025-04-17
Homeowner Tips
As of 2025-04-17, the average mortgage loan rate in the United States is 6.83% (30-year fixed-rate mortgage). If your rate is above 6.83%, consider refinancing.

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Property Taxes

Year Amount Change
2023 $ 2,194 + 21.22 %
2022 $ 1,810 + 82.09 %
2021 $ 994 + 1.12 %
2020 $ 983 + 1.87 %
2019 $ 965 -0.72 %
2018 $ 972 -4.14 %
2017 $ 1,014 + 2.74 %
2016 $ 987 + 3.89 %
2015 $ 950 + 1.6 %
2014 $ 935 + 6.13 %
2013 $ 881 -47.93 %
2012 $ 1,692
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Your Tax Burden vs Michigan
You are in the bottom 39% property taxpayers in the state.
Your Tax Burden vs United States
You are in the bottom 44% property taxpayers in the country.
Homeowner Tips
In Kalkaska County, MI, the most common property tax deduction is the Principal Residence Exemption. Homeowners must occupy the home as their primary residence. Other deductions include the Veteran's Exemption for qualifying veterans and the Disabled Veteran's Exemption for those with service-related disabilities.

Risk Profile

Hazard Risk Index Expected Loss
Hail
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Riverine Flooding
Very Low
Avalanche
N/A
Coastal Flooding
N/A
Drought
N/A
Tsunami
N/A
Volcanic Activity
N/A
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Homeowner Tips
Hail, Lightning, Strong Wind and Winter Weather pose the highest risks according to the FEMA National Risk Index for your property at 495 Prairie Ln SW, Kalkaska, MI. To protect your home and family, take precautions such as securing your property, establishing an emergency plan, and staying updated on seasonal risks.

Solar Potential

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How you compare in Tilt at Latitude vs the rest of the country.
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How you compare in Global Horizontal Irradiance vs the rest of the country.

Expected Power Consumption and Spend

Monthly Minimum Average Maximum
Consumption 802 kWh 913 kWh 1,040 kWh
Spending $ 146 $ 167 $ 190
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Key Places in Your Area

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Location
ORANGE TWP. HALL
028 BOARDMAN RD. SW, SOUTH BOARDMAN MI 49680
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Station
Boardman Township Fire & Rescue
4855 Pine St, South Boardman, MI 49680, USA
(231) 369-2211
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Office
United States Postal Service
5408 Boardman Rd, South Boardman, MI 49680, USA
(800) 275-8777
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Handling
Kalkaska Conservation District
406 S Cedar St A, Kalkaska, MI 49646, USA
(231) 258-3307
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Soil and Gardening

nature Hardiness Zone
5A
Homeowner Tips
In Hardiness Zone 5A, consider planting Lilacs, Coneflowers, and Daylilies for vibrant gardens. Incorporate Hostas for shade and Sedums for low-maintenance ground cover. Remember to mulch for winter protection and water regularly during dry spells for optimal growth.

Political Representation

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Name Office First Elected Phone Address Website Spent
Debbie Stabenow (D) U.S. Senator 2000 (202) 224-4822 731 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, 20510, DC https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Stabenow
$ 17,461,792 (2022)
Gary Peters (D) U.S. Senator 2014 (202) 224-6221 724 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, 20510, DC https://www.peters.senate.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Peters
$ 50,500,782 (2022)
Jack Bergman (R) U.S. Representative 2016 (202) 225-4735 566 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, 20515, DC https://bergman.house.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Bergman
$ 1,828,502 (2022)
Gretchen Whitmer (D) Governor of Michigan (517) 373-3400 https://www.michigan.gov/Whitmer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gretchen_Whitmer
Garlin Gilchrist II (D) Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (517) 373-3400 https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/ltgov
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlin_Gilchrist
Jocelyn Benson (D) MI Secretary of State (888) 767-6424 430 West Allegan Street, Lansing, 48918, MI https://www.michigan.gov/sos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jocelyn_Benson
Ellen Cogen Lipton (D) MI State Board of Education Member (517) 241-7161 https://www.michigan.gov/mde/about-us/state-board
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Lipton
Judith Pritchett (D) MI State Board of Education Member (517) 241-7161 https://www.michigan.gov/mde/about-us/state-board
Marshall Bullock II (D) MI State Board of Education Member (517) 241-7161 https://www.michigan.gov/mde/about-us/state-board
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Bullock
Mitchell Robinson (D) MI State Board of Education Member (517) 241-7161 https://www.michigan.gov/mde/about-us/state-board
Nikki Snyder (R) MI State Board of Education Member (517) 241-7161 https://www.michigan.gov/mde/about-us/state-board
Pamela Pugh (D) MI State Board of Education Member (517) 241-7161 https://www.michigan.gov/mde/about-us/state-board
Tiffany D. Tilley (D) MI State Board of Education Member (517) 241-7161 https://www.michigan.gov/mde/about-us/state-board
Tom McMillin (R) MI State Board of Education Member (517) 241-7161 https://www.michigan.gov/mde/about-us/state-board
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_McMillin
Denise Ilitch (D) University of Michigan Regent (734) 763-5553 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48109, MI https://regents.umich.edu/regents/denise-ilitch/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denise_Ilitch
Jordan B. Acker (D) University of Michigan Regent (248) 483-5000 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48109, MI https://regents.umich.edu/regents/jordan-b-acker/
Katherine E. White (D) University of Michigan Regent (313) 577-1054 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48109, MI https://regents.umich.edu/regents/katherine-e-white/
Mark J. Bernstein (D) University of Michigan Regent (248) 865-0877 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48109, MI https://regents.umich.edu/regents/mark-j-bernstein/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Bernstein_%28University_of_Michigan%29
Michael J. Behm (D) University of Michigan Regent (810) 234-2400 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48109, MI https://regents.umich.edu/regents/michael-j-behm/
Paul W. Brown (D) University of Michigan Regent (734) 730-1077 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48109, MI https://regents.umich.edu/regents/paul-w-brown/
Ron Weiser (R) University of Michigan Regent (734) 769-8520 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48109, MI https://regents.umich.edu/regents/ron-weiser/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Weiser
Sarah Hubbard (R) University of Michigan Regent (517) 853-1236 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48109, MI https://regents.umich.edu/regents/sarah-hubbard/
Anil Kumar (D) Wayne State University Governor (313) 577-2034 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, 48202, MI https://bog.wayne.edu/members/kumar
Bryan C. Barnhill II (D) Wayne State University Governor (313) 577-2034 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, 48202, MI https://bog.wayne.edu/members/barnhill
Danielle Atkinson (D) Wayne State University Governor (313) 577-2034 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, 48202, MI https://bog.wayne.edu/atkinson
Marilyn Kelly (D) Wayne State University Governor (313) 577-2034 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, 48202, MI https://bog.wayne.edu/members/kelly
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Jean_Kelly
Mark Gaffney (D) Wayne State University Governor (313) 577-2034 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, 48202, MI https://bog.wayne.edu/members/gaffney
Michael Busuito (R) Wayne State University Governor (313) 577-2034 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, 48202, MI https://bog.wayne.edu/members/busuito
Shirley Stancato (D) Wayne State University Governor (313) 577-2034 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, 48202, MI https://bog.wayne.edu/members/shirley-stancato
Terri Lynn Land (R) Wayne State University Governor (313) 577-2034 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, 48202, MI https://bog.wayne.edu/members/land
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terri_Lynn_Land
Brianna T. Scott (D) Michigan State University Trustee (517) 353-4647 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, 48823, MI https://trustees.msu.edu/about/biographies/scott-brianna.html
Dan Kelly (R) Michigan State University Trustee (517) 353-4647 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, 48823, MI https://trustees.msu.edu/about/biographies/kelly-dan.html
Dennis Denno (D) Michigan State University Trustee (517) 353-4647 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, 48823, MI https://trustees.msu.edu/about/biographies/denno-dennis.html
Dianne Byrum (D) Michigan State University Trustee (517) 353-4647 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, 48823, MI https://trustees.msu.edu/about/biographies/byrum-dianne.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianne_Byrum
Kelly Tebay (D) Michigan State University Trustee (517) 353-4647 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, 48823, MI https://trustees.msu.edu/about/biographies/tebay-kelly.html
Rema Vassar (D) Michigan State University Trustee (517) 353-4647 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, 48823, MI https://trustees.msu.edu/about/biographies/vassar-rema.html
Renee Knake Jefferson (D) Michigan State University Trustee (517) 353-4647 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, 48823, MI https://trustees.msu.edu/about/biographies/jefferson-renee-knake.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renee_Knake_Jefferson
Sandy Pierce (I) Michigan State University Trustee (517) 353-4647 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, 48823, MI https://trustees.msu.edu/about/biographies/pierce-sandy.html
Dana Nessel (D) MI State Attorney General (517) 335-7622 https://www.michigan.gov/ag
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Nessel
Michele Hoitenga (R) MI State Senator (517) 373-7946 https://www.senatormichelehoitenga.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michele_Hoitenga
John Roth (R) MI State Representative (517) 373-1766 https://gophouse.org/member/repjohnroth/posts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Roth_%28politician%29
Brian K. Zahra (I) MI State Supreme Court Justice (517) 373-4926 https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/supreme-court/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_K._Zahra
David F. Viviano (I) MI State Supreme Court Justice (517) 373-2604 https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/supreme-court/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Viviano
Elizabeth M. Welch (I) MI State Supreme Court Justice (517) 373-2289 https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/supreme-court/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_M._Welch
Elizabeth T. Clement (I) MI State Supreme Court Justice (517) 373-8635 https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/supreme-court/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_T._Clement
Kyra H. Bolden (I) MI State Supreme Court Justice (517) 373-2585 https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/supreme-court/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyra_Harris_Bolden
Megan K. Cavanagh (I) MI State Supreme Court Justice (517) 373-8683 https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/supreme-court/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Cavanagh_%28judge%29
Richard Bernstein (I) MI State Supreme Court Justice (517) 373-2284 https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/supreme-court/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_H._Bernstein
Dean R. Farrier (R) Kalkaska County Surveyor (231) 258-8162
Ryan Ziegler (R) Kalkaska County Prosecuting Attorney (231) 258-3325 605 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, 49646, MI https://www.kalkaskacounty.net/government/prosecutor/index.php
Deborah Hill (R) Kalkaska County Clerk (231) 258-3349 605 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, 49646, MI https://www.kalkaskacounty.net/government/county_clerk/index.php
Jo Ann DeGraaf (R) Kalkaska County Register of Deeds (231) 258-3315 605 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, 49646, MI https://www.kalkaskacounty.net/government/register_of_deeds/index.php
Pat Whiteford (R) Kalkaska County Sheriff (231) 258-8686 605 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, 49646, MI https://www.kalkaskacounty.net/government/sheriff/index.php
Valerie Thornburg (R) Kalkaska County Treasurer (231) 258-3310 605 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, 49646, MI https://www.kalkaskacounty.net/government/treasurer/index.php
David Comai (R) Kalkaska County Commissioner (231) 258-2703 605 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, 49646, MI https://www.kalkaskacounty.net/government/board_of_commissioners/index.php
Seth Phillips (D) Kalkaska County Drain Commissioner (231) 258-0045 https://www.kalkaskacounty.net/government/drain_commissioner/index.php
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