Grand Traverse County property record for 897 Centre St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 913 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,451 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,300 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,221 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-478-076-01 |
| Primary APN | 51-478-076-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 913 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,451 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 77.4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 596 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 97 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 897 CENTRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-3371 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF LOTS 23 & 24, BLK 4, BARLOW FARMS, FURTHER DES AS BEG AT SE CORNER LOT 24, TH S 90*0000 W 110.71 FT, TH N 00*1029 E 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARLOW FARM ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TRAVERSE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 551200 |
897 Centre St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 CENTRE ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-3371 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016R / 8591 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Centre St was $3,221.
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 | $155,100 (-4.67%) | $310,209 (-4.64%) | |
| 2025 | $3,221.00 Homeowner's exemption | $162,700 | $325,307 |
| 2023 | $92,100 | ||
| 2022 | $264,057 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 897 Centre 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 897 Centre 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 |
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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 470 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 |
May also be available: Michigan Broadband Service, T-Mobile.
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