Grand Traverse County property record for 6963 E Shore Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.81 acres (35,284 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $528,996 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,497 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-031-018-00 |
| Primary APN | 11-031-018-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 35,284 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 522 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 912 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 6963 E SHORE RD |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-1826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | THAT PART GOV LOT 1 COM ON N LINE GOV LOT 1 855 FT E OF 1/4 POST TH S AT RT ANG 330 FT TH E AT RT ANG 132 FT TH S AT RT ANG 3 |
| Legal Range | 10W |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,1,855 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 551000 |
6963 E Shore Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6943 E SHORE RD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-1826 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6963 E Shore Rd was $6,497.
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 | $264,600 (+3.56%) | $529,225 (+3.57%) | |
| 2025 | $6,497.00 | $255,500 | $510,976 |
| 2023 | $239,700 | ||
| 2022 | $679,576 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 6963 E Shore Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 6963 E Shore 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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