Grand Traverse County property record for 509 Bates St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,059 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,792 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-778-165-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-778-165-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,059 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,191 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 808 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 163 sqft |
| Patio Area | 380 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 509 BATES ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-3350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 161 OAK HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
509 Bates St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 BATES ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-3350 |
| 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 509 Bates St was $1,792.
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 | $149,400 (-0.33%) | $298,701 (-0.38%) | |
| 2025 | $1,792.00 Homeowner's exemption | $149,900 | $299,855 |
| 2023 | $97,400 | ||
| 2022 | $217,079 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Bates St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 509 Bates St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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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 | TRAVERSE CITY serves 14,532 people · EPA ID MI0006640 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 463 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Michigan Broadband Service.
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