Charlevoix County property record for 1944 Bear River Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 30.4 acres (1,325,487 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,693 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-005-001-20 |
| Primary APN | 010-005-001-20 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 1,325,487 sqft (30.4 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1944 BEAR RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | PETOSKEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49770-9514 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | E 33 RDS OF NE 1/4 SEC 5 T33N R5W EX COM AT NE COR SD SEC 5 TH WLY ALN LI SD SEC 264.5 FT FOR POB TH SLY 400 FT TH WLY 280 FT |
| 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 |
1944 Bear River Rd, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Charlevoix County records, as of June 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1944 BEAR RIVER RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1944 Bear River Rd was $1,693 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.
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 | $171,100 (+8.91%) | $342,200 (+8.91%) | |
| 2025 | $1,693.00 (+1.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $157,100 | $314,200 |
| 2024 | $1,662.00 | ||
| 2023 | $114,500 | $229,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,509.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1944 Bear River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1944 Bear River Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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