Grand Traverse County property record for 1287 E River Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.94 acres (84,506 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,822 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-117-010-10 |
| Primary APN | 03-117-010-10 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 84,506 sqft (1.94 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Patio Area | 506 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1287 E RIVER RD |
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| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49696-8347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COMM 1308.22 E & 620 S OF W 1/4 COR FOR POB TH S 300.65 TH S 84 DEG 26 E 276.79 TH N 300.65 TH N 84 DEG 26 W 276.79 TO POB SE |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST BAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 550602 |
Source: Grand Traverse County records · APN 03-117-010-10
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1287 E RIVER RD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49696-8347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Grand Traverse County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| County Subdivision | East Bay Township |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $153,600 (+4.63%) | $307,273 (+4.65%) | |
| 2025 | $1,822.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,800 (+64.39%) | $293,619 (+35.57%) |
| 2023 | $89,300 | ||
| 2022 | $216,583 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Grand Traverse County (26055C), updated April 25, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260555506022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2021–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026, river or lake flooding, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 52% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 14 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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