Search Property Records in 49696, Traverse MI

The 49696 ZIP code in Traverse City, MI, is a predominantly residential market with approximately 3,000 properties across a mix of in-town, suburban, and more rural residential areas; current market estimates place the typical home value near $400,000, while active and recent-sale pricing commonly falls around $240 to $280 per square foot, depending on condition, acreage, waterfront influence, and proximity to downtown Traverse City. Single-family houses represent the clear majority of local property stock at about 75%, followed by condominiums, townhomes, and co-op-style attached residences at roughly 10%, while commercial, mixed-use, and income-producing properties account for approximately 5%; the remaining share consists largely of vacant land, agricultural parcels, and other specialty property types. Sales activity has generally averaged about 120 residential transactions per year over the past 10 years, although annual volume can vary materially with mortgage rates, seasonal inventory, and the availability of move-in-ready homes. The area’s pricing is supported by Traverse City’s year-round employment base, outdoor recreation access, and continued buyer demand for primary residences, second homes, and retirement-oriented housing, with updated homes, properties on larger lots, and residences near major amenities typically commanding the strongest price-per-square-foot results.

Property Records by Street in 49696, Grand Traverse County, MI

Ashland is the only street listed for 49696, so its property records are gathered on a single street page. That page covers the types of information available for the street, including property values, ownership history and sales. With just one street in this listing, the records for 49696 are concentrated in one place.

Cities and Communities in 49696

Among the 24 cities and communities tied to 49696, Traverse City, Kingsley, Lake Ann and Suttons Bay appear near the top of the list. Kalkaska, Benzonia, Northport, Mancelona, Lake City and Cadillac are also shown. Gaylord, Le Roy and Grayling round out the communities on this page.

ZIP Codes Near 49696

49696 has 16 nearby ZIP codes, including 49686, 49650, 49649 and 49682, which mark surrounding areas. These neighboring codes give access to property records and related information across the wider region. Checking them can make it easier to compare records in nearby places.

ZIP Codes in Grand Traverse County, MI

The Grand Traverse County section lists 49649 and 49686 as its ZIP codes. Each one gives access to property records and related information for its part of the county. These two entries are the county ZIP codes shown on this page.