Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds636 sqft
12440 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1946Year Built
$629/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Stunning panoramic East Bay views! One of a kind, half log cottage with private direct waterfront. Open concept with a real stone natural fireplace. Nicely updated with newer windows, roof, concrete driveway, flooring, hickory cabinets, countertops and exterior logs refinished; appliances included. Sit on your deck overlooking the bay and watch the sunrises. Bring your boat, kayaks and paddle boards. Property extends to across the street. Bluff road is a quiet road on Old Mission Peninsula yet close...Stunning panoramic East Bay views! One of a kind, half log cottage with private direct waterfront. Open concept with a real stone natural fireplace. Nicely updated with newer windows, roof, concrete driveway, flooring, hickory cabinets, countertops and exterior logs refinished; appliances included. Sit on your deck overlooking the bay and watch the sunrises. Bring your boat, kayaks and paddle boards. Property extends to across the street. Bluff road is a quiet road on Old Mission Peninsula yet close to town. Enjoy all that the Peninsula has to offer such as several wineries, Old Mission Light House, parks and restaurants. The water frontage is actually 62.5 ft.
  • Listed by: Debra A Franks 231.313.4282 debrafranks@realestateone.com • REO-TCRandolph-233022
Listing closed: 06/27/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 78001190120

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$320,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

91.8%

Traverse City, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 12440 Bluff Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,359 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Metes & Bounds
  • View: Water
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, Water Access Rights, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: M-37 (Center Rd.) north to Bluff Rd. Cottage on water side.
  • Latitude: 44.868621
  • Longitude: -85.498309
  • MLS Area Major: Peninsula Twp (28011)
  • Water Body Name: East Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 281113402600
  • Tax Amount Summer: $2,714.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $645.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,359.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $73,700.00
  • Tax Legal Description: COM AT E MEANDER POST OF S LINE OF SEC 34 TH N 18 DEG 38'40" E 2088.86' TH N 8 DEG E 454.23' TH N 15 DEG 58' 50" E 162.5' TO POB TH N 15 DEG 58'50" E 62.5'TH S 84 DEG 31' W 475' TH S 9 DEG E 12.5' TH SELY TO POB SEC 34 T29N R10W
School Information
  • High School District: Traverse City
Parking
  • Garage: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 62
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 62.5 x 475 x 12.5
  • Water Frontage Feet: 62.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Water View, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 157200.0
  • Living Area: 636.0
  • Building Area Total: 636.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 636.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Year Built: 1946
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Wood
  • Levels: One
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11x7
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 16x16
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 9x12
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 9x8
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Type: Loft
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 12440 Bluff Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2019

Sold

Realcomp #78001190120

$399,900—
Jun 27, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #1190120

$399,900—
Jun 13, 2019

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001190120

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2019

Sold

Realcomp #78001190120

$399,900
06/27/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #1190120

$399,900
06/13/2019

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001190120

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Public Records for 12440 Bluff Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,750 ($479 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt636 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt636 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,424 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1946CountyGRAND TRAVERSEAPN11-134-026-00

Schools near 12440 Bluff Road

This home is within Traverse City Area Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 8 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
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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