Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,938 sqft
12535 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.29 acresLot Size
1993Year Built
$715/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Old Mission Peninsula! Exceptional East Bay views and 156 feet of hard to find private level sandy beach, no bluff to the water. This stunning 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath year round home features 1.29 acres with outstanding landscaped grounds with Fon-Du-Lac stone, flower gardens, trees. Finished 2.5 car garage. Main level features a spacious private primary suite, East Bay views with custom built-ins, a walk-in shower and closet, soaking tub, heated tile floors. Enjoy entertaining in the huge custom kitchen...Old Mission Peninsula! Exceptional East Bay views and 156 feet of hard to find private level sandy beach, no bluff to the water. This stunning 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath year round home features 1.29 acres with outstanding landscaped grounds with Fon-Du-Lac stone, flower gardens, trees. Finished 2.5 car garage. Main level features a spacious private primary suite, East Bay views with custom built-ins, a walk-in shower and closet, soaking tub, heated tile floors. Enjoy entertaining in the huge custom kitchen with GE Cafe appliances, quartz counter tops. Dining area with bay views that leads out to a deck for convenient grilling, (Weber grill is included). Living room and kitchen have a 3 sided floor to ceiling brick gas fireplace. Living room leads out to a large deck and a main floor family room with East Bay views. Beautiful solid hardwood floors throughout, except for the bedrooms. Main floor laundry room with utility sink, counter, cabinets and a built-in wall ironing board. Main level half bath. Upper level features a large loft with a closet, large windows over-looking East Bay. The loft could be used as an office, lounge area or can easily be transformed into a 4th bedroom. Additionally, the upper level includes a bedroom and full bath, a small finished nook with a skylight and door. Lower level with lots of possibilities, currently offers a large suite/bedroom and a tiled bathroom. The rest of the roomy lower level has drywall on the walls, concrete floors, good lighting, sink and counter and cabinets, loads of storage. Generator included. The 2.5 car garage has 720 sq ft and includes an extra freezer and refrigerator, storage shelves. Peaceful home and setting overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Grand Traverse Bay, located on quiet Bluff Road, South of Blue Water Road. Enjoy boating, swimming, sitting by the campfire, restaurants, farm markets, parks, Old Mission Light House, wineries and access to Cherry Capital Airport. A must see!
  • Listed by: Debra Franks 231.313.4282 debrafranks@realestateone.com • REO-TCRandolph-233022
Listing closed: 07/23/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MiRealSource, MLS#: 80068108

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Property Information for 12535 Bluff Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,189 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: metes and Bounds
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Bay
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Waterfront
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Lot Size: 1.29 AC / 56,192 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: R006
  • Directions: Old Mission Peninsula, from town follow Center Road (M37 N) turn right on Bluff Road, follow approximately 3 miles. Home on Left.
  • Latitude: 44.870179
  • Longitude: -85.499464
  • MLS Area Major: Peninsula Twp (28011)
  • Water Body Name: East Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 28-11-134-014-55
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,189.01
  • Tax Assessed Value: 342940
School Information
  • High School District: Traverse City
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 156
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.29
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 156x389x389x135.67
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2534.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 404.0
  • Building Area Total: 4314.0
  • Living Area: 2938.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1993
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Has Spa: Yes
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Skylight(s)
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15x15
  • Length: 15.0
  • Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 18x14
  • Length: 18.0
  • Width: 14.0
Room 3
  • Type: Laundry
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 8x8
  • Length: 8.0
  • Width: 8.0
Room 4
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 10x9
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Upper
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 14x14
  • Length: 14.0
  • Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Lower
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 25x14
  • Length: 25.0
  • Width: 14.0
Room 7
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Wood
  • Dimensions: 13x15
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 15.0
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 18x15
  • Length: 18.0
  • Width: 15.0
Room 9
  • Type: Great Room
Room 10
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • Type: Laundry
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 8.0
  • Width: 8.0
Room 12
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 15.0
  • Width: 15.0

Property History for 12535 Bluff Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 23, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #80068108

$2,100,000—
Jul 23, 2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #80068108

—
Jul 23, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #78080068108

$2,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/23/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #80068108

$2,100,000
07/23/2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #80068108

—
07/23/2026

Sold

Realcomp #78080068108

$2,100,000

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

Public Records for 12535 Bluff Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$9,189 ($766 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,868 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,868 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,780 SqFtStories1Lot Size56,192 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated1993CountyGRAND TRAVERSEAPN11-134-014-55

Schools near 12535 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12535 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
$2,100,000
3
2,938
56,192
–
3
2
1,768
34,456
–
4
3
1,361
36,155
–
2
1
1,496
52,272
–
4
4
2,820
60,113
$1,075,000
4
3,071
93,218

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