Emmet County property record for 5596 Howard Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,658 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 3.27 acres (142,441 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $12,886 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-19-31-400-009 |
| Primary APN | 01-19-31-400-009 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,658 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,772 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 142,441 sqft (3.27 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Street Address | 5596 HOWARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | PETOSKEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49770-8816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EC RR |
| Legal Description | COM 532.26 FT S OF E 1/4 POST FOR POB, TH S 71.87 FT, TH W 19.62 FT TO W LN OF HOWARD RD, TH CONT W 196.81 FT TO STAKE, TH S1?45'17"E 84.3 FT TO STAKE, TH S88?14'43"W 287.93 FT TO STAKE, TH N83?30'24"W 291.23 FT, S71?24'31"W 200.99 FT TO STAKE ON SHR |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAR CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 60 NICOLL AVE, 341, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-8217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1990 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 001254/775 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5596 HOWARD RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8816 |
| Document Number | 001254/775 |
| Book / Page | 1254 / 775 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5207766 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 5596 HOWARD RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-8816 |
Source: Emmet County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Emmet County |
| County Subdivision | Bear Creek Township |
| Unified School District | Public Schools of Petoskey (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,523,000 (+18.16%) Land $1,523,000 | $3,046,000 (+18.16%) Land $3,046,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,288,900 (+47.3%) Land $1,288,900 | $2,577,800 (+47.3%) Land $2,577,800 | |
| 2024 | $12,886.00 | ||
| 2023 | $875,000 Land $875,000 | $1,750,000 Land $1,750,000 |
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 May 31, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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