Leelanau County property record for 10509 S Walnut Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.74 acres (32,234 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,577 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-610-009-00 |
| Primary APN | 004-610-009-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 32,234 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 10509 S WALNUT DR |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49684-8431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 HILLVIEW SUBD SEC 18 T28N R11W 0.74 A M/L |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLVIEW SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LEELANAU MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ELMWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 970601 |
10509 S Walnut Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Leelanau County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10509 S WALNUT DR, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-8431 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 10509 S Walnut Dr was $1,577 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Leelanau County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Leelanau County |
| County Subdivision | Elmwood Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,200 (+5.47%) | $304,400 (+5.47%) | |
| 2025 | $1,577.00 (+2.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $144,300 | $288,600 |
| 2024 | $1,541.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10509 S Walnut Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 10509 S Walnut Dr 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ELMWOOD TWP - TIMBERLEE serves 510 people · EPA ID MI0006625 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures