Grand Traverse County property record for 11501 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.831 acres (36,198 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Aug 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $3,746 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-003-034-00 |
| Primary APN | 11-003-034-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,198 sqft (0.831 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 178 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 11501 BLUFF RD |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-8534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF LOT 3 DES AS COM AT CEN POST OF SEC 3 TH W ON 1/4 LINE 64.48 FT TH S 46 DEG 40 W ALONG CEN LINE OF CORD 339.53 F |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 550900 |
11501 Bluff Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1989.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11501 BLUFF RD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-8534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 11501 Bluff Rd was $3,746.
Source: Grand Traverse County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| County Subdivision | Peninsula Township |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $429,900 (-3.46%) | $859,746 (-3.47%) | |
| 2025 | $3,746.00 Homeowner's exemption | $445,300 | $890,641 |
| 2023 | $236,100 | ||
| 2022 | $536,842 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11501 Bluff Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 25, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 11501 Bluff Rd is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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