Emmet County property record for 854 W Bear River Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,285 sqft |
| Lot Size | 3.6 acres (157,179 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,722 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-19-31-476-005 |
| Primary APN | 01-19-31-476-005 |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,285 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,297 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Lot Area | 157,179 sqft (3.6 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 854 W BEAR RIVER RD |
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| City | PETOSKEY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49770-9510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EC RR |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOVT LOT 3, SECTION 31; COM AT MEA COR ON S SIDE OF SEC, TH S88?30'E 7 FT TH N06?40?E 33.1 FT, TH S88?30?E 216.2 FT, TH N11?25?E 156.32 FT TO POB, TH N11?25?E 50.66 FT M/L, TH N88?30?W TO SHR OF WALLOON LAKE, TH SW?LY ALG SHR 50.10 FT M/L TO PT |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | S31 T34N R5W |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAR CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
854 W Bear River Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2013.
Source: Emmet County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 854 W BEAR RIVER RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 001162/133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EMMET MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 854 W BEAR RIVER RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9510 |
| Document Number | 001240/233 |
| Book / Page | 1240 / 233 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5193193 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 854 W BEAR RIVER RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9510 |
Source: Emmet County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Emmet County |
| County Subdivision | Bear Creek Township |
| Unified School District | Public Schools of Petoskey (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $545,100 (+32.98%) Land $545,100 | $1,090,200 (+32.98%) Land $1,090,200 | |
| 2025 | $409,900 Land $409,900 | $819,800 Land $819,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,722.00 | ||
| 2023 | $287,600 Land $287,600 | $575,200 Land $575,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 854 W Bear River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 854 W Bear River Rd is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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