Grand Traverse County property record for 517 E 8th St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
|---|---|
| Details | 820 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,793 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,500 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,530 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-798-097-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-798-097-00 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 820 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Lot Area | 5,793 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 517 E 8TH ST |
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| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-2628 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
| Legal Description | ELY 34.5 FT OF LOT 14 BLK 16 ORIG PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL BLK 12-20 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 W BROADWAY, SUTTONS BAY, MI 49682-9626 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1655 / 76 |
| 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 | $140,500 (+8.33%) | $281,051 (+8.32%) | |
| 2025 | $3,530.00 | $129,700 (+57.4%) | $259,455 (+29.86%) |
| 2023 | $82,400 | ||
| 2022 | $199,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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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 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 |
| Michigan Broadband Service Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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