15517 Bluff Road

Traverse City, MI 49686

$645,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,200 Sq. Ft.
$538 / Sq. Ft.
1,200
Sq. Ft.
$538
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/28/22
Closed 2/28/22
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Description

Rare opportunity to own and secure a private waterfront place on historic Old Mission Peninsula. Play all day on your own sandy bottom beach in the fresh blue waters of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and cruise your boat directly across East Bay to the port of Elk Rapids. Just ten minutes from downtown Traverse City, this home is close to acclaimed, year-round eateries Peninsula Grill, Bad Dog Deli, Old Mission Tavern. Bowers Harbor Inn, Jolly Pumpkin as well as the Peninsula Market/service station...Rare opportunity to own and secure a private waterfront place on historic Old Mission Peninsula. Play all day on your own sandy bottom beach in the fresh blue waters of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and cruise your boat directly across East Bay to the port of Elk Rapids. Just ten minutes from downtown Traverse City, this home is close to acclaimed, year-round eateries Peninsula Grill, Bad Dog Deli, Old Mission Tavern. Bowers Harbor Inn, Jolly Pumpkin as well as the Peninsula Market/service station and newly built Old Mission Community Library. Three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, Ranch with two car attached garage; large full unfinished basement; dual Bluff Road access to a large 43,930 sq. ft. parcel property; East Bay sunrise views; (2) 8' X 12' garden/storage/toy sheds; nearby farm/orchard/wineries. Tons of potential to personalize and make a truly incredible private waterfront experience. Daily sunrise surprise living The Peninsula Waterfront Life.
  1. Listed by Jay J Sluiter • Keller Williams Northern Michigan
    P: (231)-933-0075 jsluiter@realestateone.com

Property Details for 15517 Bluff Road

Subdivision Name
METES AND BOUNDS
Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Bay, Water
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
All Sports Lake, Water Access Rights, Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 02/28/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 15517 Bluff Road

StatusClosed
MLS #78001210942
Days on Market417
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1974
Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
CountyGrand Traverse County
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Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Northern Michigan

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Building Information for 15517 Bluff Road

Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

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$4,234 per month

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$3,278

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 15517 Bluff Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From downtown Traverse City go to base of old mission peninsula and head north on M-37; Take it all the way to Smokey Hollow Rd; Take Smokey Hollow Rd strait to Boursaw Rd.; Turn right, go down to the GT Bay and Bluff Rd turns right, follow to address.
  • Latitude: 44.912133
  • Longitude: -85.492094
  • MLS Area Major: Peninsula Twp (28011)
  • Water Body Name: Grand Traverse Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 281111400610
  • Tax Legal Description: COM NW COR GOV LOT 2, TH N 89 DEG 46'E 998.72 FT TO BLUFF RD C/L, TH S 22 DEG W ALG SD C/L 428.06 FT TO POB. TH S 89 DEG 46'W 303.64 FT, TH S 03 DEG 12'W 127.37 FT, TH N 89 DEG 44'E 258.05 FT TO BLUFF RD C/L, TH N 22 DEG 26'E ALG C/L 137.71 FT TO POB. SUB
School Information
  • High School District: Traverse City
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage
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Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 108
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 127 X 353 X 120 X 392
  • Water Frontage Feet: 108.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Water View, Sloped
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 203900.0
  • Living Area: 1200.0
  • Building Area Total: 2400.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1200.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1200.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1974
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • 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: Oven, Range
  • Basement: Block, Daylight, Full, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Exhaust Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
  • Window Features: Bay Windows, Egress Windows
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 2
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 20x11
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 8x10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8x11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 12x4
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 9x11
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
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Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 15517 Bluff Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 28, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #78001210942

$645,000—
Feb 28, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #1210942

$645,000—
Feb 25, 2022

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001210942

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/28/2022

Sold

Realcomp #78001210942

$645,000
02/28/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #1210942

$645,000
02/25/2022

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001210942

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Public Records for 15517 Bluff Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$11,477 ($956 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,200 SqFtStories1Lot Size26,136 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1974CountyGRAND TRAVERSEAPN11-114-006-10

Schools near 15517 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

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