Emmet County property record for 5678 Howard Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 5,054 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 7.4 acres (322,384 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $695,000 (Oct 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $27,739 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-19-31-400-012 |
| Primary APN | 01-19-31-400-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 5,054 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,609 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 322,384 sqft (7.4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5678 HOWARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | PETOSKEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49770-9509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EC FF-1 |
| Legal Description | COM ON E SEC LN 50 FT S OF S 1/8 POST, TH N 454 FT, W TO SHR OF WALLOON LAKE, S'LY ALG SHR TO PT W OF POB, E TO POB. SECTION 31, T34N, R5W. |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAR CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
5678 Howard Rd is held in a trust since May 2024.
Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 WEST ST, NORTHVILLE, MI 48167-1437 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 001259/493 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5678 HOWARD RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9509 |
| Document Number | 001259/493 |
| Book / Page | 1259 / 493 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 5212504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 18234 ARSELOT DR, NORTHVILLE, MI 48168-1802 |
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 | $2,801,700 (+21.47%) Land $2,801,700 | $5,603,400 (+21.47%) Land $5,603,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,306,500 Land $2,306,500 | $4,613,000 Land $4,613,000 | |
| 2024 | $27,739.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,553,000 Land $1,553,000 | $3,106,000 Land $3,106,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5678 Howard Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5678 Howard Rd is low, with 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 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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