1228 E River Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696 Property Records

Grand Traverse County property record for 1228 E River Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 675 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size10 acres (435,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$235,000 (Jan 2018)
Tax Bill$6,017 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-117-008-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-117-008-00
Alternative APN
  • 280311700800

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area675 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area435,600 sqft (10 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area384 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area646 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1228 E RIVER RD
CityTRAVERSE CITY
StateMI
Zip49696-8347
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPART OF TH SW 1/4 SEC 17, T26N, R10W, DESCRIBED AS COMM AT TH W 1/4 COR OF SD SEC 17 TH S 00 DEG 0611 W, ALG TH W SEC LN, 131
Legal Range10W
Legal Township26N
Legal Section17
JurisdictionGRAND TRAVERSE MI
Township / Civil DivisionEAST BAY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract550603

Owner

Source: Grand Traverse County records · APN 03-117-008-00

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5405 S GREENWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615-5103
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 24, 2013 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Grand Traverse County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyGrand Traverse County
County SubdivisionEast Bay Township
Unified School DistrictTraverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$238,100 (+5.96%)$476,167 (+5.97%)
2025$6,017.00$224,700 (+92.05%)$449,359 (+61.77%)
2023$117,000
2022$277,779

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 25, 2023 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2026)
Most Recent ClaimApr 2026 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Apr 2026 · 2 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

Based on FCC filings for 14 locations within half a mile of this property.

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