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Last Sold Price
1 bed1 bath717 sqft

1228 East River Road, Traverse City, MI 49696

Single FamilyProperty Type
10 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$328/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Very private setting for this cozy cabin that overlooks the Boardman River. The property features a 717' year-round home with 1 bedroom and 1 bath, a huge deck that surrounds the river side of the home and a newer hot tub. The home is situated well off the road on 10 acres, and approximately 400' of river frontage. Also included is a 1 1/2 car garage and storage shed. The home has many updates including newer roof, windows, deck, holding tanks, water heater, washer/dryer, hot tub and interior paint....Very private setting for this cozy cabin that overlooks the Boardman River. The property features a 717' year-round home with 1 bedroom and 1 bath, a huge deck that surrounds the river side of the home and a newer hot tub. The home is situated well off the road on 10 acres, and approximately 400' of river frontage. Also included is a 1 1/2 car garage and storage shed. The home has many updates including newer roof, windows, deck, holding tanks, water heater, washer/dryer, hot tub and interior paint. Furnishings are negotiable.
  • Listed by: Thomas F Cronin 231.590.5091 traverserealestate@gmail.com • Traverse Real Estate
Listing closed: 01/23/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 78001177015
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Median sold price

$234,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Sold By Century 21 Northland

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Property Information for 1228 East River Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Saltbox
  • View: Water
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 10.00 AC / 435,600 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: Keystone to River Rd. Look for sign. Home is on the Left fork of the driveway.
  • Latitude: 44.646106
  • Longitude: -85.551713
  • MLS Area Major: East Bay Twp (28003)
  • Water Body Name: Boardman River
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 280311700800
  • Tax Legal Description: See Associated Documents
School Information
  • High School District: Traverse City
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: One Car Garage, Detached, Garage

Property

Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 400
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1316.1x330.79x1316.3x59
  • Water Frontage Feet: 400.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Water View, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 101500.0
  • Living Area: 717.0
  • Building Area Total: 717.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 717.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1977
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space, Wood
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Block
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Window Features: Bay Windows, Skylights
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 9x14
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 9x12
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 13x26
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 26.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Agent

Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1228 East River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2018

Sold

Realcomp #78001177015

$235,000—
Jan 23, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #1177015

$235,000—
Dec 4, 2017

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001177015

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2018

Sold

Realcomp #78001177015

$235,000
01/23/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #1177015

$235,000
12/04/2017

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001177015

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

1228 East River Road

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

675 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

675 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

435,600 SqFt

Schools near 1228 East River Road

This home is within Traverse City Area Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 8 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

East Middle School
Public6 to 8

Central High School
Public8 to 12

Traverse City High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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