Emmet County property record for 1555 Willis Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 908 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1.92 acres (83,901 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,819 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Refinance May 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-19-07-201-070 |
| Primary APN | 52-19-07-201-070 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 908 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 908 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Lot Area | 83,901 sqft (1.92 acres) |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1555 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 | PHILIP B. WACHTEL'S ADD. S 135 FT OF N 1/2 OF LOT 29. SECTION 7, T34N, R5W |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | PHILIP B WACHTELS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PETOSKEY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 970800 |
1555 Willis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1555 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance 4 FRONT CREDIT UNION |
| May 8, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance 4 FRONT CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1997 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 1212/12 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Property Address | 1555 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001212/13 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1212/13 |
| Instrument | 5164933 |
| Name | 4 FRONT CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1555 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714 |
| Document Number | 1212/12 |
| Book / Page | 1212 / 12 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5164932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1212/13 |
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| Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1212/13 |
| Instrument | 5164933 |
| Name | 4 FRONT CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1555 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714 |
| Document Number | 1202/327 |
| Book / Page | 1202 / 327 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000005155224 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1555 WILLIS AVE, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8714 |
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 | $190,000 (+43.29%) Land $190,000 | $380,000 (+43.29%) Land $380,000 | |
| 2025 | $132,600 Land $132,600 | $265,200 Land $265,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,819.00 | ||
| 2023 | $97,400 Land $97,400 | $194,800 Land $194,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1555 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 1555 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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