Charlevoix County property record for 1520 Bear River Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,596 sqft |
| Lot Size | 1.8 acres (78,408 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,516 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-005-004-55 |
| Primary APN | 010-005-004-55 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 78,408 sqft (1.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1520 BEAR RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | PETOSKEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49770-9512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | COM AT 1 INCH RD AT N1/4 COR OF SEC 5 T33N R5W TH S89DEG59'58E 105.43 FT AL N LI OF SD SEC TO INTER OF ELY ROW LI OF HWY US 1 |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 33N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLEVOIX MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Charlevoix County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 BEAR RIVER RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Charlevoix County assessment roll, as of June 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Charlevoix County |
| County Subdivision | Melrose Township |
| Unified School District | Public Schools of Petoskey (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $148,700 (+4.64%) | $297,400 (+4.64%) | |
| 2025 | $1,516.00 (+1.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $142,100 (-0.49%) | $284,200 (-0.49%) |
| 2024 | $1,488.00 (+10.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $142,800 | $285,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,351.00 |
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 September 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Truestream Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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