Leelanau County property record for 9520 E Carter Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $197,650 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,539 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-032-040-00 |
| Primary APN | 004-032-040-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 9520 E CARTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49684-5568 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 32 COM S 1/4 COR TH N 89 DEG 41' W 330 FT TH N 00 DEG 02'15" E 231.72 FT TH ALG CARTER RD N 56 DEG |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | LEELANAU MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ELMWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 970601 |
9520 E Carter Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Leelanau County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9520 E CARTER RD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-5568 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9520 E Carter Rd was $1,539 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Leelanau County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Leelanau County |
| County Subdivision | Elmwood Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $148,000 (+6.09%) | $296,000 (+6.09%) | |
| 2025 | $1,539.00 (+2.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $139,500 | $279,000 |
| 2024 | $1,504.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9520 E Carter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2019.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 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 | 15 units insured incl. 11 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 9520 E Carter 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 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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