Grand Traverse County property record for 242 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
| Property Type | Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,160 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,311 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $29,609 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-794-076-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-794-076-00 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,160 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 3,311 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 242 E FRONT ST |
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| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49684-2526 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
| Legal Description | E 20 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 6 ORIG PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL BLK 1-12 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
Source: Grand Traverse County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 E FRONT ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-2585 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1074 / 412 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Grand Traverse County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| Municipality | Traverse City |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $808,700 (+28.84%) | $1,617,396 (+28.84%) | |
| 2025 | $29,609.00 | $627,700 (+114.52%) | $1,255,314 (+39.27%) |
| 2023 | $292,600 | ||
| 2022 | $901,358 |
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 April 25, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1997–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TRAVERSE CITY serves 14,532 people · EPA ID MI0006640 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 304 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 |
| MachTen Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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