Grand Traverse County property record for 638 E 8th St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,489 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Apr 1993) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-634-027-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-634-027-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 981 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,489 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 33.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 191 sqft |
| Patio Area | 23 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 638 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-2631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 EXCEPT W 8 1/3 FT THEREOF & LOT 19 EXCEPT E 8 1/3 FT THEREOF BLOCK 5 HANNAH LAY & COS 5TH ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HANNAH LAY & COS 5TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18,19 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
Source: Grand Traverse County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1000 S GARFIELD AVE, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-2404 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 938 / 537 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $190,750 (-17.22%) | $381,501 (-17.22%) |
| 2023 | $230,422 | |
| 2022 | $460,843 |
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 April 25, 2023
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 141 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Michigan Broadband Service.
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