Grand Traverse County property record for 609 Bates St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,104 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,664 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-778-178-10 |
| Primary APN | 51-778-178-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,104 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 151 sqft |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 609 BATES ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-3308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF LOT 177 AND THE N 1/2 OF LOT 178 OF OAK HEIGHTS ADD, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: COM AT THE NW COR OF SAID L |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 177,178 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
609 Bates St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2014.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 BATES ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-3308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | R / 19183 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Bates St was $3,664.
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 | $171,300 (-) | $342,584 (+0.01%) | |
| 2025 | $3,664.00 Homeowner's exemption | $171,300 | $342,549 |
| 2023 | $129,900 | ||
| 2022 | $293,698 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 Bates St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 609 Bates St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 470 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Michigan Broadband Service, T-Mobile.
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