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 |
1420 Willis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Land $294,200 | $588,400 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.
FEMA maps place 1420 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 risk around 1420 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.
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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