Grand Traverse County property record for 538 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49686 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,830 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,663 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-798-130-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-798-130-00 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,830 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 412 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 786 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,335 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 538 E STATE ST |
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| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-2606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 OF LOT 7 BLK 18 ORIG PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL BLK 12-20 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
Source: Grand Traverse County records · APN 51-798-130-00
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 E STATE ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-2606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 02, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 02, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Grand Traverse County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| Municipality | Traverse City |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $247,400 (+21.93%) | $494,856 (+21.92%) | |
| 2025 | $2,663.00 Homeowner's exemption | $202,900 (+44.72%) | $405,890 (+35.19%) |
| 2023 | $140,200 | ||
| 2022 | $300,230 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Grand Traverse County (26055C), updated April 25, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
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| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Boardman Neighborhood Historic District listed 1978 · 174 contributing resources · NRIS 78001498 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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