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$897,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 1948641 MLS Hannah Lay 7th BLDG.
Downtown, beaches and parks, oh my!!! Taken to the studs and rebuilt — this is not a cosmetic flip. Roughly 85% of this classic Traverse City home was gutted between 2019 and 2022, then rebuilt with intention: all-new electrical (knob-and-tube fully removed), on-demand hot water, central air, and substantial new ductwork throughout. Hickory hardwood runs the open main level, where the kitchen anchors it all with high-gloss cabinetry, quartz counters, and a deep blue island seating six. A built-in microwave doubles as a convection oven, an iridescent tile rises to the hood, and floating oak shelves flank French doors to the deck. Custom built-ins separate the living and dining spaces, the latter under a beamed beadboard ceiling with a slider to the yard. An open-tread staircase with glass railings turns circulation into architecture, with a library nook tucked beneath. Every bedroom has its own bath and walk-in closet (two had no closet at all before, one is not an en suite). A combined bath-and-laundry suite with built-in shelving now replaces what were once three cramped main-floor rooms. Upstairs, the original oak floors have been restored after decades of carpet and paint. The primary suite occupies what used to be the attic: a vaulted ceiling, a linear fireplace, and French doors to a private balcony. Its spa bath features chevron-laid stone tile, a freestanding soaking tub in a four-window bay, a frameless glass shower with a ceiling rain panel and dual wall heads, dual vanities with art-glass vessel sinks, a heated towel rack, a private water closet, and a custom walk-in closet. Outside: a fenced yard, a tiled sports court with a hoop (tiles are removable if not needed), and a multi-level deck built for entertaining or unwinding by the fire pit. Raised garden beds sit near a pond fed by a natural spring: new siding, a new front deck, and a new roof over the addition round things out. Walkable to downtown Traverse City. Nothing left to do but move in.

723 Washington Street, Traverse City

$650,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1948631 MLS N/A BLDG.
On a tree-lined stretch of Webster Street, just a short walk from downtown Traverse City, this 1899 home has held onto every ounce of its original charm while quietly updating everything that matters. Step through the foyer entrance and the flow feels immediate: a living room with hardwood floors and a gas fireplace, a formal dining room built for gathering, and a fully renovated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances that connects it all without feeling boxed in. A main floor bedroom, laundry room, and mudroom round out the space, a rare find for a home of this era. Upstairs, two more bedrooms tuck under the roofline with the kind of character you only find in a home built well over a century ago, refreshed with new carpet, paint, and windows. The lower level has been fully remodeled as well, complete with its own renovated bathroom, offering flexible living space that stretches the home's footprint without asking you to sacrifice its original charm. Recent updates go well beyond the cosmetic. New siding, roof, gutters, and exterior doors protect the home's classic exterior, while a tankless water heater, whole-house water filtration, and central air with mini-split heat pumps bring modern comfort and efficiency behind the scenes. Step outside and the character carries through. A landscaped, hardscaped patio is built for slow mornings and long evenings. An oversized carport and garden shed handle storage without cluttering the yard. And with downtown Traverse City's restaurants, shops, and waterfront just a short walk or bike ride away, this is a home that lets you have both: a peaceful, tree-lined street to come home to, and the best of the city right outside your door.

615 Webster Street, Traverse City

$1,800,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1948545 MLS N/A BLDG.
Welcome to 1056 Smith Road, a distinctive Northern Michigan property where approximately 16.5 acres of gardens, pastures, and rolling wooded hills create a lifestyle shaped by beauty, character, and room to explore. A restored farmhouse, historic barn, substantial carriage house, and collection of outbuildings give the property a wonderful sense of place, just minutes from downtown Traverse City, Cherry Capital Airport, Flintfields Horse Park, area beaches, restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions. The farmhouse rests at the heart of the property, surrounded by mature flowering trees and perennial gardens that bring color and interest throughout the seasons. Beyond the gardens, a wooded trail leads to “The Rock,” a tucked-away picnic spot beneath the trees—an inviting place to slow down and enjoy the landscape. The historic barn with stalls reflects the property’s agricultural heritage while enhancing its equestrian appeal. A 40'-by-50' carriage house/garage features finished main-level space, an upper-level with a finished bathroom, and additional flexible space for your vision. A chicken coop and other outbuildings further enrich the property’s rural character. An added dimension: in March 2026, East Bay Charter Township Planning Commission approved the site plan and special land use, subject to conditions, with up to 10 single-night gatherings each year and a max of 100 guests. This approval may offer potential for intimate weddings, farm dinners, or private celebrations set among the gardens, pasture, and barn. Final land-use permitting remains to be completed. Buyers should independently verify the approval’s current status, transferability, expiration, approved plans, permitted use, and all conditions with East Bay Charter Township. With its graceful farmhouse, storied outbuildings, cultivated gardens, wooded trail, and acres of open possibility, 1056 Smith Road offers a setting to be enjoyed thoughtfully, beautifully, and in every season.

1056 Smith Road, Traverse City

$450,000
4 Beds 1 Baths 1948361 MLS Metes And Bounds BLDG.
Imagine arriving to East Bay Beach on a summer morning before your coffee gets cold and to dinner without ever having to touch your car. That's a normal day here at 545 Cromwell Drive. Less than a mile from the social district, where the shops and restaurants are, and just as close to East Bay Park along with multiple public accesses and boat launches on the bay. Downtown Traverse City sits under three miles away, so the Friday night reservation, the Saturday farmers market, and the summer festival crowds are all yours without the drive. Munson Healthcare is minutes from the door for convience as well as a corner store at the beginning of the street. You'll notice the landscaping has been refreshed around the house with a newly stained Fence surrounding. The backyard is the kind of space that fills up on a Saturday, room to host and make your own pizzas in the brick oven, room for a bonfire once the sun drops behind the trees, and room to just sit. The workshop out back is there to handle projects and storage, while the garage sits on just the other side featuring new garage opener. Inside, custom hickory cabinetry anchors a kitchen topped with quartz counters added in 2020, paired with a 2020 refrigerator and a microwave in 2024. The wood-burning fireplace just freshly cleaned and has a gas line running close by if you'd rather flip a switch. Surround sound runs throughout the home on the main floor. Freshly painted interior in 2020 and the care has never let up since. New furnace in 2020, air conditioning in 2021, and a 2025 roof on both house and garage carrying a lifetime transferable labor warranty with 50-year shingles. The electrical has been updated and downstairs you'll find new windows from 2020 and new carpet underfoot. Even the laundry was thought through, with Speed Queen washer and dryer installed in 2020 as well. Meticulously maintained, thoroughly updated, and sitting in a spot you simply cannot recreate.

545 Cromwell Drive, Traverse City

$340,000
3 Beds 1 Baths 1948242 MLS Pine Grove BLDG.
Welcome home to this lovingly maintained, one-owner ranch in a highly sought-after location! Filled with pride of ownership, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an affordable move-in ready Traverse City home. Fresh paint throughout creates a bright, inviting interior, while the remodeled bathroom (2024) and updated kitchen provide modern style and convenience. The living room features a charming built-in bookshelf, adding character and functional storage, while hardwood floors lie beneath the carpeting, offering exciting potential for future owners. The partially finished basement adds valuable living space for a family room, home office, workout area, or hobby room, with additional storage to keep everything organized. Enjoy summer evenings on the backyard deck overlooking the deep, private yard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. Additional updates include newer windows, low-maintenance siding, and updated central air conditioning for year-round comfort. The 1½-car garage features a built-in workbench and extra storage space, making it ideal for projects and outdoor gear. Located in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods, you'll love being just down the street from the TART Trail and only blocks from grocery shopping, restaurants, and the State Park. Plus, downtown Traverse City, beaches, and waterfront activities are just minutes away. This well-cared-for home is move-in ready and offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy a wonderful location with room to make it your own.

805 Indian Trail Boulevard, Traverse City

$450,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1947865 MLS 4230 Division And 7th BLDG.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY FROM 2:00 TO 3:30!!! ----- Rare opportunity in the heart of Traverse City! Nestled on an exceptionally large and beautifully landscaped lot, this immaculately maintained home offers remarkable privacy within a truly botanical garden like setting. Surrounding the home are mature specimen trees, colorful perennial gardens, rare Mackinac Island lilacs, established organic vegetable gardens, and decades of thoughtfully curated landscaping, all maintained organically without the use of chemicals, creating an environment that is nearly impossible to replicate. An attached 14’ x 12’ greenhouse extends the growing season and complements the property’s long established gardens. The home has been lovingly cared for, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large walk in closets and an office. Extensive energy efficient improvements have been made, including a professionally documented insulated roof system and insulation upgrades completed as part of a multi year energy conservation project designed to significantly reduce heating costs and energy consumption. The spacious deck, fencing, and garden arbors are all constructed from an exceptionally durable recycled material, offering outstanding longevity with minimal maintenance. The property also presents exciting opportunities for investors or future redevelopment due to its favorable zoning. Ideally located just one block from Munson Medical Center and moments from Slabtown, West Bay beaches, restaurants, and downtown Traverse City, this is a rare offering where an extraordinary setting, unbeatable location, and endless possibilities come together.

325 Spruce Street, Traverse City

$457,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1947821 MLS Oak Park BLDG.
Perfectly positioned on coveted Washington Street, this beautifully maintained Traverse City home combines timeless charm with thoughtful modern updates in one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods. Perched atop a beautifully tiered yard, the home enjoys an elevated setting that creates a sense of privacy from the sidewalk and street while enhancing its curb appeal. A detached two-car garage is conveniently tucked behind the home. A welcoming sunporch extends your living space, creating the perfect spot to enjoy spring mornings, summer evenings, and the vibrant colors of fall. The impressive list of improvements completed in 2024 and 2025 includes a beautifully refreshed kitchen and added half bath, Andersen windows, all-weather exterior and interior doors, custom built-ins, and fresh paint throughout. Major mechanical updates provide added peace of mind with a roof less than eight years old, plus a furnace and water heater both under ten years old. A complete list of upgrades and improvements is available in the associated documents. Offered turnkey, this "city cottage" includes two Polywood dining sets, original artwork by local artist Lindy Bishop, kitchenware, and additional furnishings and accessories—allowing you to settle in and immediately enjoy the Traverse City lifestyle. Enjoy the best of Traverse City living with the bay, Civic Center, beaches, restaurants, shopping, parks, and top-rated schools all just a short stroll from your front door. This is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of the city's most sought-after locations.

1055 Washington Street, Traverse City

$1,200,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 1947497 MLS
Just four scenic miles from downtown Traverse City, this exceptional Old Mission Peninsula property presents a rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home with 103 feet of private East Bay frontage for under $1,000,000. Offering a beautiful shoreline with both sandy and natural rocky areas, remarkably clear turquoise water, and breathtaking sunrises, this is the only active Old Mission Peninsula property with private bay frontage below the million-dollar mark at the time of listing. Meticulously maintained, the 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers more than 2,500 finished square feet designed to capture water views from nearly every room, featuring an inviting open floor plan centered around a striking walk-around fireplace, a relaxing sunroom, and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor living spaces perfect for entertaining, enjoying your morning coffee, or simply soaking in Northern Michigan's beauty throughout all four seasons. Situated on nearly an acre, additional highlights include a main-floor primary suite with a private bath, main-floor laundry, natural gas, an attached two-car garage with a workshop, 17 sections of dock, a 6,000-pound boat lift, and numerous updates completed by the current owners, allowing you to move in and immediately enjoy the Old Mission Peninsula waterfront lifestyle. Surrounded by wineries, orchards, parks, and everything that makes Old Mission Peninsula one of Northern Michigan's most desirable destinations, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

8729 Center Road, Traverse City

$339,000
3 Beds 1 Baths 1947411 MLS Pineview Resort BLDG.
Charming Modern Lake Cottage at Pineview Resort – Arbutus Lake, Traverse City. Welcome to your Up North escape! This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bath lake cottage has shared frontage on Arbutus Lake 1 in the highly desirable Pineview Resort community, and a short drive to downtown Traverse City. With 760 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space, this home offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and classic cottage charm. Fully remodeled in 2018 to reflect a bright, modern beach cottage vibe, the interior features an open-concept living area, a full-sized kitchen, and cozy sleeping accommodations including a custom-built 4-person bunk bed—perfect for guests or family getaways. This home is designed for year-round enjoyment with a newer mini-split system providing convenient heating and cooling. Offered fully furnished and move-in ready, this property is an ideal full-time residence, seasonal getaway, or turn-key rental investment. Pineview Resort offers a low-maintenance lifestyle with $250/month association dues that include lawn care, snow removal, beach upkeep, trash service, cable, internet, and liability insurance for common areas. Enjoy 309 feet of private shared beach frontage, a private dock, boat launch, beach and pole barn storage, and a community park—all exclusive to owners. Arbutus Lake is made up of five interconnected lakes, with three all-sports lakes and two no-wake zones perfect for paddling, swimming, boating, and fishing. The ability to have short-term rentals is not guaranteed.

2341 Lake View Avenue, Traverse City

$2,950,000
1947396 MLS N/A BLDG.
Secure one of downtown Traverse City's truly irreplaceable commercial assets. This iconic approximately 20,000-square-foot building occupies a premier location between Front Street and State Street. Spanning four full stories with three mezzanine levels, it offers an architectural character rarely found in today's market. Whether your vision includes flagship retail, luxury residences, boutique hospitality, mixed-use redevelopment, or a long-term investment, the property offers exceptional flexibility to create a landmark asset in one of Northern Michigan's most desirable downtown districts. Wilson's Antiques currently occupies the building, providing immediate in-place income while preserving the flexibility to execute your long-term business plan on your own timeline. Positioned just steps from planned parking improvements and surrounded by continued investment throughout downtown Traverse City, the property is exceptionally well positioned to benefit from the city's continued growth and evolution. Fully sprinklered and served by an elevator, the building also features hardwood floors and an original tin ceiling, offering a distinctive foundation for restoration, adaptive reuse, or redevelopment. Landmark buildings cannot be replicated. With its irreplaceable location, substantial scale, historic character, and exceptional redevelopment potential, 123 S. Union Street represents a rare opportunity to establish a lasting presence in one of Michigan's premier downtown markets.

123 S Union Street, Traverse City

$419,900
3 Beds 1 Baths 1947105 MLS Cromwell Terrace BLDG.
Ideally situated in one of Traverse City's most desirable in-town neighborhoods, this property offers a rare combination of convenience, privacy, and timeless appeal. Located just minutes from downtown, residents enjoy easy access to the restaurants, shops, beaches, and year-round amenities that define the Traverse City lifestyle, while benefiting from the larger lots and quieter setting that make this neighborhood particularly sought after. The home has been thoughtfully updated and exceptionally maintained, creating a move-in-ready opportunity for its next owner. Recent improvements include beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a fully remodeled kitchen featuring new cabinetry, countertops, and appliances, an updated bathroom, newer HVAC system, newer roof and all new windows throughout. Offering three bedrooms, including one non-conforming bedroom that provides flexibility for a home office, guest space, or additional living area, the home delivers a functional layout suited to a variety of lifestyles. From the moment you arrive, the property's outstanding curb appeal and evident pride of ownership set it apart. Conveniently located near East Bay Park, the TART Trail, and the Civic Center, this home provides immediate access to some of Traverse City's most popular recreational and community amenities while maintaining a residential setting that feels removed from the activity of downtown. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated home in an established neighborhood where location, condition, and long-term value come together.

611 Woodland Drive, Traverse City

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