Emmet County property record for 1420 Willis Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,420 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.444 acres (19,372 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,790 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-19-07-201-026 |
| Primary APN | 52-19-07-201-026 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,811 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,751 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,751 sqft |
| Lot Area | 19,372 sqft (0.444 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1420 WILLIS AVE |
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| 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. LOT 14. SECTION 7, T34N, R5W |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | WACHTELS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PETOSKEY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 970800 |
Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1420 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY BANK |
| Aug 7, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHURCHILL MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20205176811 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1223 / 868 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Property Address | 1420 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9260 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 01199/0787 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1199/0787 |
| Instrument | 5152670 |
| Name | FIRST COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1420 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 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1420 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9260 |
| Document Number | 0000001223/0000000869 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000001223/0000000869 |
| Instrument | 5176812 |
| Name | CHURCHILL MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
Source: Emmet County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Emmet County |
| Municipality | Petoskey City |
| Unified School District | Public Schools of Petoskey (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $294,200 (+75.85%) Land $294,200 | $588,400 (+75.85%) Land $588,400 | |
| 2024 | $5,790.00 | ||
| 2023 | $167,300 Land $167,300 | $334,600 Land $334,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 96 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 |
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