Grand Traverse County property record for 1246 Plainview Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,668 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,100 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,073 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-862-009-50 |
| Primary APN | 51-862-009-50 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,668 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,928 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 115 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1246 PLAINVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-4322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 WEESES ADDITION TO TRAVERSE CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | WEESES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 551100 |
1246 Plainview Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1246 PLAINVIEW AVE, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-4322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1246 Plainview Ave was $3,073.
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 | $168,800 (+16.66%) | $337,559 (+16.65%) | |
| 2025 | $3,073.00 Homeowner's exemption | $144,700 | $289,367 |
| 2023 | $100,900 | ||
| 2022 | $235,457 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1246 Plainview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 1246 Plainview Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 194 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 |
| Michigan Broadband Service Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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