1502 Willis Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770 Property Records

Emmet County property record for 1502 Willis Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,780 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.897 acres (39,073 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$148,000 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill$3,374 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2026 Mortgage
Sep 2022 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-19-07-201-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-19-07-201-032

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area2,780 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,072 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Lot Area39,073 sqft (0.897 acres)
Garage Area576 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1502 WILLIS AVE
CityPETOSKEY
StateMI
Zip49770-8714
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCOP R-2
Legal DescriptionPHILIP B. WACHTEL'S ADD. LOTS 16 & 17. SECTION 7, T34N, R5W
Legal Range05W
Legal Township34N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionPHILLIPS B WACHTELS ADDITION
Legal Lot Number16-17
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Township / Civil DivisionPETOSKEY
Census Block Group5
Census Block5007
Census Tract970800

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1502 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 5, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Sep 1, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL
May 24, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
4FRONT CREDIT UNION
Sep 23, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 16, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20145125138
Deed Book / Page1172 / 369
Last Transfer DateSep 18, 2019
Transfer Doc1215/385
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Recording DateOct 5, 2026
Property Address1502 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714
Document Number0005231493
Book / Page1278 / 436
Instrument DateSep 10, 2026
Instrument20265231493
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1502 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714

Mortgage

Document Number0005231493,
DateOct 5, 2026
Book Page1278/436
Instrument20265231493
Lender
NameHABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term84 Months
DueSep 1, 2033
Interest
Max Rate-1%

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Property Address1502 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1502 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714

Mortgage

Document Number0000001246/0000000721
DateSep 1, 2022
Book Page0000001246/0000000721
Instrument5199691
Lender
NameUS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term276 Months
DueJan 1, 2045

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Property Address1502 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number1195/0029
DateMay 24, 2017
Book Page1195/0029
Instrument5147094
Lender
Name4FRONT CREDIT UNION
AddressTRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueJun 1, 2037

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Recording DateSep 23, 2019
Property Address1502 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714
Document Number1215/385
Book / Page1215 / 385
Instrument DateSep 18, 2019
Instrument5168303
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1502 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyEmmet County
MunicipalityPetoskey City
Unified School DistrictPublic Schools of Petoskey (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$218,200 (+34.69%) Land $218,200$436,400 (+34.69%) Land $436,400
2025$162,000 (+37.99%) Land $162,000$324,000 (+37.99%) Land $324,000
2024$3,374.00
2023$117,400 Land $117,400$234,800 Land $234,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF PETOSKEY
serves 8,979 people · EPA ID MI0005300
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 96 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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