Grand Traverse County property record for 970 Emerson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696
| Property Type | Private College, University, Vocational School |
|---|---|
| Details | 11,788 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.72 acres (75,010 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $16,165 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-148-027-00 |
| Primary APN | 05-148-027-00 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 11,788 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 75,010 sqft (1.72 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Street Address | 970 EMERSON RD |
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| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49696-8825 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Private College, University, Vocational School |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 GARFIELD HEIDBREDER INDUSTRIAL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GARFIELD HEIDBREDER INDUST PAR |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 550602 |
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6445, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49696-6445 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016R / 134 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $550,300 (+23.14%) | $1,100,615 (+23.14%) | |
| 2025 | $16,165.00 | $446,900 (+34.81%) | $893,763 (+10.96%) |
| 2023 | $331,500 | ||
| 2022 | $805,512 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Michigan Broadband Service Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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