Emmet County property record for 1444 Willis Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,877 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,811 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-19-07-201-030 |
| Primary APN | 52-19-07-201-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 17,877 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1444 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. LOT 15 SECTION 7, T34N, R5W |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | PHILLIP H WACHTELS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PETOSKEY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 970800 |
1444 Willis Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2010.
Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1444 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 948 / 94 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 1120/583 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $169,900 (+29.79%) Land $169,900 | $339,800 (+29.79%) Land $339,800 | |
| 2025 | $130,900 Land $130,900 | $261,800 Land $261,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,811.00 | ||
| 2023 | $93,800 Land $93,800 | $187,600 Land $187,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1444 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 1444 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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