Grand Traverse County property record for 539 E 8th St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,998 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.625 acres (27,225 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $303,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $14,197 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-798-092-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-798-092-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,998 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 27,225 sqft (0.625 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 165 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 539 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-2628 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
| Legal Description | LOTS 9-10 AND E 1/2 OF LOT 11 BLOCK 16 ORIGINAL PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL BLK 12-20 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-11 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8754 SKY LN, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-1511 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2011R / 7752 |
| 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 | $440,900 (-26%) | $881,743 (-26.01%) | |
| 2025 | $14,197.00 | $595,800 (+51.37%) | $1,191,695 (+30.4%) |
| 2023 | $393,600 | ||
| 2022 | $913,902 |
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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