Emmet County property record for 1543 Willis Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,799 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.351 acres (15,317 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $232,500 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,736 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Refinance Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-19-07-202-015 |
| Primary APN | 52-19-07-202-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,799 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,799 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,799 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,799 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 15,317 sqft (0.351 acres) |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1543 WILLIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PETOSKEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49770-8714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | COP R-2 |
| Legal Description | LAKEWOOD COURT LOT 15 SECTION 7, T34N, R5W |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PETOSKEY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 970800 |
1543 Willis Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1543 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CREDIT UNION ONE |
| Dec 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CREDIT UNION ONE |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CREDIT UNION 1 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20155131359 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1178 / 548 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Property Address | 1543 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1214/7113 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1214/7113 |
| Instrument | 5167632 |
| Name | CREDIT UNION ONE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Property Address | 1543 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1543 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714 |
| Document Number | 0000001228/0000000359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000001228/0000000359 |
| Instrument | 5181309 |
| Name | CREDIT UNION ONE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Property Address | 1543 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001205/0000000776 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000001205/0000000776 |
| Instrument | 000005158671 |
| Name | CREDIT UNION 1 |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 53 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
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 | $311,700 Land $311,700 | $623,400 Land $623,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,736.00 | ||
| 2023 | $176,900 Land $176,900 | $353,800 Land $353,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1543 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 1543 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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