Grand Traverse County property record for 138 E 16th St, Traverse City, MI 49684
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,278 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-846-010-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-846-010-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,630 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,411 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 418 sqft |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 138 E 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49684-4115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 STEELE & SPENCERS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | STEELE & SPENCERS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 551400 |
138 E 16th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1995.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 E 16TH ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-4115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1046 / 856 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 E 16th St was $2,278.
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 | $209,500 (+6.83%) | $419,080 (+6.85%) | |
| 2025 | $2,278.00 | $196,100 | $392,217 |
| 2023 | $128,800 | ||
| 2022 | $272,667 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 E 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 25, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 138 E 16th 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 202 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Michigan Broadband Service.
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