989 Bear River Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770 Property Records

Emmet County property record for 989 Bear River Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size1.17 acres (50,965 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$34,000 (Oct 1987)
Tax Bill$617 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01-19-32-300-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-19-32-300-015

Exterior

Lot Area50,965 sqft (1.17 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address989 BEAR RIVER RD
CityPETOSKEY
StateMI
Zip49770-9511
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeEC FF-1
Legal DescriptionCOM AT S 1/4 COR OF SEC, TH W 662.33 FT ALG S SEC LN TO POB, TH CONT W 211.55 FT, N 240.73 FT, E 211.55 FT, S 240.73 FT TO
Legal Range05W
Legal Township34N
Legal Section32
Legal SubdivisionS32 T34N R5W
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Township / Civil DivisionBEAR CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1052
Census Tract970600

Owner

Source: Emmet County records, as of July 21, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1361 LAURIE RD, BOYNE CITY, MI 49712-9164
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 1, 1987 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 1, 1987 · Amount on Record
Last Transfer DateFeb 4, 2009
Transfer Doc1110/487
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionEMMET MI
Property Address989 BEAR RIVER RD, PETOSKEY, MI 49770-9511
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number1197/0777
DateSep 15, 2017
Book Page1197/0777
Instrument5150652
Lender
NameST FRANCIS X FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPETOSKEY, MI 49770
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 3, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Emmet County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyEmmet County
County SubdivisionBear Creek Township
Unified School DistrictPublic Schools of Petoskey (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$23,200 (+4.5%) Land $23,200$46,400 (+4.5%) Land $46,400
2025$22,200 (+62.04%) Land $22,200$44,400 (+62.04%) Land $44,400
2024$617.00
2023$13,700 Land $13,700$27,400 Land $27,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Truestream
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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