12397 Bluff Road

Closed 8/10/22
Closed 8/10/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$910,000
3 beds1,742 sqft
12397 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.81 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$522/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is home on the bay! Enjoy 102' of private frontage on a terrific well manicured beach. Inside you'll find pride of ownership with many upgrades including Pella windows. Beech hard wood floors, cherry cabinets, new roof & siding in 2015, a new furnace in 2013 and updated bathrooms with quartz & granite tops in 2019! Outside is a beautiful flower garden along with strawberries & raspberries and don't miss the opportunity to lounge on your large deck overlooking your front yard. The loft space...This is home on the bay! Enjoy 102' of private frontage on a terrific well manicured beach. Inside you'll find pride of ownership with many upgrades including Pella windows. Beech hard wood floors, cherry cabinets, new roof & siding in 2015, a new furnace in 2013 and updated bathrooms with quartz & granite tops in 2019! Outside is a beautiful flower garden along with strawberries & raspberries and don't miss the opportunity to lounge on your large deck overlooking your front yard. The loft space could be used for an additional sleeping area or studio. Many possibilities for entertaining here! All dimensions and measurements are deemed liable, but should be verified by the buyer.
  • Listed by: Rene Hills 231.429.2936 rene@renehills.com • REO-TCFront-233021
Listing closed: 08/10/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 78001216011

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$910,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

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Property Information for 12397 Bluff Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Grand Traverse County
  • View: Bay
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 0.81 AC / 35,283 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Peninsula Dr. & Munson: travel on Peninsula Dr to Center Rd then to Bluff Rd. Follow to house on left.
  • Latitude: 44.867704
  • Longitude: -85.498832
  • MLS Area Major: Peninsula Twp (28011)
  • Water Body Name: East Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1113403000
  • Tax Legal Description: FROM E MEANDER POST N 18 DEG 38'40" E 2088.86 FT TH N 8 DEG E 254.23 FT TO PT OF BEG TH S 79 DEG 18'30" W 312.31 FT TH N 9 DEG W 159.73 FT TH S 89 DEG 52'28" E 345.94 FT TH S 8 DEG W 100 FT TO P.O.B.SEC 34 T29N R10W .81 A
School Information
  • High School District: Traverse City
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.81
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102x352
  • Water Frontage Feet: 102.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Cleared
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 276600.0
  • Living Area: 1742.0
  • Building Area Total: 1742.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1742.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1998
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Jetted Tub
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 9x14
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 24x16
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 10x9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 12397 Bluff Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #78001216011

$910,000—
Aug 10, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #1216011

$910,000—
Jul 15, 2022

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001216011

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2022

Sold

Realcomp #78001216011

$910,000
08/10/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #1216011

$910,000
07/15/2022

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001216011

—

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

Public Records for 12397 Bluff Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$9,593 ($799 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,742 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,742 SqFtStories2Lot Size35,284 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated1998CountyGRAND TRAVERSEAPN11-134-030-00

Schools near 12397 Bluff Road

This home is within Traverse City Area Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tcaps Montessori School
Public - PK to 8
Central High School
Public - 8 to 12
East Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Traverse City High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tcaps Montessori School
PublicPK to 8

Central High School
Public8 to 12

East Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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$910,000
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1,742
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