Grand Traverse County property record for 537 Bates St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,316 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,070 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-778-170-10 |
| Primary APN | 51-778-170-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,316 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 537 BATES ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-3350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 100FT OF LOT 167& W 100 OF S 10FT OF LOT 166 OAK HEIGHTS ADDITION AND THE VACATED NORTH 16FT OF BOYD AVE LYING ADJACENT TO |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 167,166 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
537 Bates St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 BATES ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-3350 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | R / 20649WD |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Bates St was $3,070.
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 | $161,500 (-0.06%) | $323,038 (-0.05%) | |
| 2025 | $3,070.00 Homeowner's exemption | $161,600 | $323,207 |
| 2023 | $104,900 | ||
| 2022 | $255,823 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 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 537 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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