Grand Traverse County property record for 885 Carson St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,557 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-188-002-00 |
| Primary APN | 05-188-002-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,282 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,257 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,257 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,447 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 83 sqft |
| Patio Area | 135 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 885 CARSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-4724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | UNIT 2 BLDG 1 KENSINGTON WEST CONDOMINIUMS GT CO CONDO SUBD PLAN NO 231 SEC 14 T27N R11W |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | GT CO CONDO SUBD |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 551303 |
885 Carson St, a condominium, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2013.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 885 CARSON ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-4724 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | R / 10942 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 885 Carson St was $2,557.
Source: Grand Traverse County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| County Subdivision | Garfield Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $191,200 (+25.79%) | $382,399 (+25.76%) | |
| 2025 | $2,557.00 Homeowner's exemption | $152,000 | $304,075 |
| 2023 | $106,900 | ||
| 2022 | $254,673 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 885 Carson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 25, 2023
| 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.
The area around 885 Carson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 212 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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