Grand Traverse County property record for 528 Bates St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 941 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,233 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,143 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-778-162-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-778-162-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 941 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 787 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,233 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 38 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 528 BATES ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-3351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 158 OAK HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 158 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
528 Bates St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 801 S GARFIELD AVE, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-3429 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 528 Bates St was $5,143.
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 | $147,600 (+0.27%) | $295,134 (+0.25%) | |
| 2025 | $5,143.00 | $147,200 | $294,400 |
| 2023 | $97,700 | ||
| 2022 | $220,106 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 528 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.
Wildfire risk around 528 Bates St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 470 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 |
May also be available: Michigan Broadband Service, T-Mobile.
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