Grand Traverse County property record for 840 E 8th St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,245 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,055 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $362,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,696 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-778-132-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-778-132-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,245 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 222 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 476 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,055 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 840 E 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-2758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 17 FT OF LOT 129 & E 16 FT OF LOT 130 OAK HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 129,130 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 840 E 8TH ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-2758 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $180,800 (+0.33%) | $361,522 (+0.29%) | |
| 2025 | $5,696.00 Homeowner's exemption | $180,200 (+51.81%) | $360,483 (+22.86%) |
| 2023 | $118,700 | ||
| 2022 | $293,407 |
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.
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.
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 463 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Michigan Broadband Service.
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