Last Sold Price
3 beds1,495 sqft$234/sqft
1280 South Garfield Road, Traverse City, MI 49696

Description

Escape to your own slice of country living with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on 4.2 beautiful acres filled with mature trees-including one of the last grand elms in the area. Bring your vision and creativity-this home needs some TLC, but the potential is endless! Step out onto the large deck and take in the peaceful views of your private acreage. The greenhouse, complete with electric and water, is ready for you to turn gardening dreams into reality. The lower level walk-out offers the...Escape to your own slice of country living with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on 4.2 beautiful acres filled with mature trees-including one of the last grand elms in the area. Bring your vision and creativity-this home needs some TLC, but the potential is endless! Step out onto the large deck and take in the peaceful views of your private acreage. The greenhouse, complete with electric and water, is ready for you to turn gardening dreams into reality. The lower level walk-out offers the perfect workshop space with easy access for all your hobbies and projects. If youve been looking for a property where you can build sweat equity and make it truly your own, this is your chance. Peaceful setting, spacious land, and endless possibilities await!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/13/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ann M Porter • REO-TCRandolph-233022
    P: (231) 944-4959 annportertc@gmail.com

Property Details for 1280 South Garfield Road

Status
MLS #
78080059917
Days on Market
3
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1935
Lot Size
4.24 AC / 184,694 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Sold By Krause Realty Solutions

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Building Information for 1280 South Garfield Road

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size4.24 AC / 184,694 SF

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$1,969 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,779

Property Taxes

$190

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1280 South Garfield Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Home is just south of the intersection of Three Mile Rd and S Garfied Rd.
  • Latitude: 44.666454
  • Longitude: -85.55592788
  • MLS Area Major: East Bay Twp (28003)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0310800600
  • Tax Legal Description: COMM INTER W SEC LN & HWY 611 C/L TH S 660' TH E 440' TH N TO HWY C/L TH NWLY ALG C/L TO POB SEC 8 T26N R10W
School Information
  • High School District: Traverse City
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.24
  • Lot Size Dimensions: see map
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 157700.0
  • Living Area: 1495.0
  • Building Area Total: 2752.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1376.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 119.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1376.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Sheds
  • Year Built: 1935
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: One
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Block, Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Wood
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Rooms Total: 8
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 2
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 3
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 21x17
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12x9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 14x9
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Description: Laminate
  • Room Dimensions: 9x8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 10
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1280 South Garfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #78080059917

$350,000
Aug 13, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #80059917

$350,000
Jul 27, 2025

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78080059917

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2025

Sold

Realcomp #78080059917

$350,000
08/13/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #80059917

$350,000
07/27/2025

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78080059917

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

Public Records for 1280 South Garfield Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,280 ($190 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,376 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,376 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,376 SqFtStories1Lot Size184,694 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935CountyGRAND TRAVERSEAPN03-108-006-00

Schools near 1280 South Garfield 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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