Grand Traverse County property record for 1216 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 904 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,211 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-104-059-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-104-059-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,888 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 392 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1216 W FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49684-2318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRT OF SEC 4 T27N R11W DES AS COM AT CEN OF FRONT & MADISON ST TH S 88 DEG 15 W 199 FT TH N 33 FT TO POB TH N 0 DEG 40 W 99 F |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 551500 |
1216 W Front St is owned by a company that bought it in February 1999.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 72, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685-0072 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1302 / 355 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1216 W Front St was $4,211.
Source: Grand Traverse County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| Municipality | Traverse City |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $183,900 (-22.54%) | $367,892 (-22.53%) | |
| 2025 | $4,211.00 | $237,400 | $474,862 |
| 2023 | $105,900 | ||
| 2022 | $338,027 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1216 W Front St 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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1216 W Front St 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TRAVERSE CITY serves 14,532 people · EPA ID MI0006640 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Michigan Broadband Service, T-Mobile.
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