Grand Traverse County property record for 542 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49686 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,513 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,357 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-798-131-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-798-131-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,513 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 574 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 596 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 57 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 542 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 | E 1/2 OF LOT 7 & W 8 FT OF S 40 FT OF LOT 8 BLOCK 18 ORIGINAL PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL BLK 12-20 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| 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 51-798-131-00
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 E STATE ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-2606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 05, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 05, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 01, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2081 / 773 |
| 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 | $250,700 (+29.43%) | $501,360 (+29.39%) | |
| 2025 | $4,357.00 Homeowner's exemption | $193,700 (+42.11%) | $387,491 (+32.44%) |
| 2023 | $136,300 | ||
| 2022 | $292,589 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Grand Traverse County (26055C), updated April 25, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260555512001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 304 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MachTen | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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