Grand Traverse County property record for 838 E 8th St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,322 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $193,700 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,021 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-778-133-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-778-133-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,322 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 253 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 974 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 838 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-2758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 34 FT OF LOT 130 OAK HTS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
Source: Grand Traverse County records · APN 51-778-133-00
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 E 8TH ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-2758 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | R / 20012 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Grand Traverse County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| Municipality | Traverse City |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $176,300 (-1.12%) | $352,669 (-1.1%) | |
| 2025 | $4,021.00 Homeowner's exemption | $178,300 (+56.54%) | $356,594 (+38.38%) |
| 2023 | $113,900 | ||
| 2022 | $257,690 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Grand Traverse County (26055C), as of April 25, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260555512002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: MachTen.
Based on FCC filings for 463 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MI0006640, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | TRAVERSE CITY serves 14,532 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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