Grand Traverse County property record for 514 Bates St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,225 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,500 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,240 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-778-129-10 |
| Primary APN | 51-778-129-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,225 sqft (0.097 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 63 ft deep x 66.8 ft wide |
| Street Address | 514 BATES ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-3351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | PART OF LOT 127 OAK HEIGHTS ADD. COMM AT THE NE CORNER OF LOT 127 THENCE S 105.70 FT TO POB. THENCE S 69.88 FT THENCE W 63.01 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 127 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
514 Bates St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5364 OLD DOUGLAS RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-5423 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 514 Bates St was $2,240.
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 | $73,900 (-9.66%) | $147,860 (-9.67%) | |
| 2025 | $2,240.00 | $81,800 | $163,685 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | ||
| 2022 | $107,364 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 514 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 514 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 |
|---|
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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