Grand Traverse County property record for 144 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
| Property Type | Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,652 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,489 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,543 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-794-047-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-794-047-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,652 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 2,706 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 5,489 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 144 E FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49684-2656 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 OF LOT 8 BLOCK 5 ORIGINAL PLAT EXC PARTY WALL RIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL BLK 1-12 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
144 E Front St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2016.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3008 S SKEBA RD N, LAKE LEELANAU, MI 49653-9670 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | R / 21974 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 E Front St was $7,543.
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 | $746,000 (+14.4%) | $1,492,064 (+14.41%) | |
| 2025 | $7,543.00 | $652,100 | $1,304,177 |
| 2023 | $423,700 | ||
| 2022 | $968,487 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 E Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 25, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1997–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 144 E Front St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 304 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 |
| Michigan Broadband Service Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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