Grand Traverse County property record for 615 Bates St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.421 acres (18,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-778-180-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-778-180-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,382 sqft (0.421 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|
| Street Address | 615 BATES ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-3308 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Legal Description | S 25 FT OF LOT 178 & LOTS 179 & 180 EXC S 1/2 OF LOT 180 OAK HTS ADD. LOT SPLIT RETIRED 778-180-00 CREATED 'S 28-51-778-180-0 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 178,180 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
615 Bates St is owned by two individuals.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 3, 2023
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 822 BLACK HILL LN, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49696-8672 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Grand Traverse County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| Municipality | Traverse City |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $131,404 | |
| 2022 | $262,808 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 615 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 615 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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