Grand Traverse County property record for 6401 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 3,410 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres (50,965 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,866 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-515-003-00 |
| Primary APN | 11-515-003-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,410 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 50,965 sqft (1.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,091 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 470 sqft |
| Patio Area | 3,848 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 6401 CENTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-1879 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 EXC SELY 100 FT & LOTS 3 & 4 HILLSIDE SUBD. AN EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY RECORDED AT 2018R-17229 GR |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-4 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 550900 |
6401 Center Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1995.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6401 CENTER RD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-1879 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1072 / 722 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6401 Center Rd was $5,866.
Source: Grand Traverse County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| County Subdivision | Peninsula Township |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $368,800 (+2.02%) | $737,561 (+2.02%) | |
| 2025 | $5,866.00 Homeowner's exemption | $361,500 | $722,971 |
| 2023 | $292,200 | ||
| 2022 | $678,478 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6401 Center Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 6401 Center 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | PENINSULA TOWNSHIP serves 1,790 people · EPA ID MI0005233 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TRAVERSE CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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