1408 Willis Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770 Property Records

Emmet County property record for 1408 Willis Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 424 sqft
Lot Size	0.372 acres (16,239 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$260,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$489 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`52-19-07-201-025`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`52-19-07-201-025`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	424 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	424 sqft

Exterior

Lot Area	16,239 sqft (0.372 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1408 WILLIS AVE
City	PETOSKEY
State	MI
Zip	49770-9260
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	COP R-2
Legal Description	PHILIP B. WACHTEL'S ADD. S 54' OF LOT 13. SECTION 7, T34N, R5W
Legal Range	05W
Legal Township	34N
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	PHILIP B WACHTELS ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	EMMET MI
Township / Civil Division	PETOSKEY
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5007
Census Tract	970800

Owner

1408 Willis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.

Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1420 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9260
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 7, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 7, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20205176811
Deed Book / Page	1223 / 868
Prior Transfer Date	May 1, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc	0853000286
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	EMMET MI
Recording Date	Aug 7, 2020
Property Address	1408 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9260
Document Number	001223/868
Book / Page	1223 / 868
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2020
Instrument	5176811
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1420 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9260

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Emmet County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Emmet County
Municipality	Petoskey City
Unified School District	Public Schools of Petoskey (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$31,100 Land $31,100	$62,200 Land $62,200
2024	$489.00
2023		$13,500 Land $13,500	$27,000 Land $27,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1408 Willis Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022

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

Wildfire risk around 1408 Willis Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF PETOSKEY serves 8,979 people · EPA ID MI0005300
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Aug 2023
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 226 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30