Active
4 beds4,360 sqft

1996 Island View Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.43 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$572/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Experience the beauty of waterfront living on Old Mission Peninsula with gorgeous sunset views. This inviting 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offering 150 feet of private sandy beach on West Bay and 2.43 acres of picturesque property. Set along the coveted shoreline, the home captures the timeless character of Northern Michigan with warm, natural finishes throughout. The main living spaces feature knotty pine walls, tile floors, and a fieldstone wood-burning fireplace, creating a comfortable setting for relaxing...Experience the beauty of waterfront living on Old Mission Peninsula with gorgeous sunset views. This inviting 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offering 150 feet of private sandy beach on West Bay and 2.43 acres of picturesque property. Set along the coveted shoreline, the home captures the timeless character of Northern Michigan with warm, natural finishes throughout. The main living spaces feature knotty pine walls, tile floors, and a fieldstone wood-burning fireplace, creating a comfortable setting for relaxing and gathering. A substantial 1,960 sq. ft. finished lower level provides valuable additional living space and flexibility for a variety of uses, whether as a recreation area, home office, guest space, or gathering area. The property also includes an impressive 816 sq. ft. detached second garage with loft area that could be finished for additional sq. ft., offering abundant room for vehicles, boats, recreational equipment, storage, or a workshop. Outside, enjoy the rare combination of 150 feet of private sandy West Bay frontage, large front lawn, 2.43 acres, and a corner parcel offering room to create your ideal waterfront retreat. The expansive property provides potential for additional development. Peninsula Township has indicated that a second home may be added to the property, and a property split may be possible; however, a variance would be required. Buyers should verify all development, zoning, and split possibilities with Peninsula Township. A special opportunity to own a substantial piece of Old Mission Peninsula waterfront with sandy beach, acreage, and potential for future possibilities.
22 days on Market
  • Listed by: Tim Schaub 231.674.5950 tim@schaubteam.com • Schaub Team Premier Realty
Last updated: 09/21/2026 11:22 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 78080073687
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Property Information for 1996 Island View Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • View: Bay, Water
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 2.43 AC / 105,850 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: Located on the south corner of Peninsula Dr & Island View Rd.
  • Latitude: 44.868531
  • Longitude: -85.536411
  • MLS Area Major: Peninsula Twp (28011)
  • Water Body Name: West Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1113200500
  • Tax Assessed Value: $653,274.00
  • Tax Legal Description: See associated docs.
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
  • Garage Dimensions: 22x26

Property

Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 150
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.43
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Water Frontage Feet: 150.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Water View, Sloped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 796500.0
  • Living Area: 4360.0
  • Building Area Total: 4512.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2400.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1960.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 2112.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Second Garage
  • Year Built: 1975
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood 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: 3.0
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Basement: Block, Daylight, Full, Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Egress Windows
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x17
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 13x14
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12x14
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15x17
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x19
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 13x16
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 9
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room

Agent

Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1996 Island View Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80073687

$2,495,000—
Sep 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080073687

$2,495,000—
Jun 24, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #78080046565

$1,695,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80073687

$2,495,000
09/18/2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080073687

$2,495,000
06/24/2024

Sold

Realcomp #78080046565

$1,695,000

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

Public records

1996 Island View Road

Beds

3

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,400 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,400 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

2,112 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools near 1996 Island View 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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1996 Island View Road is a single family home for sale in Traverse City, MI 49686. This property was listed for sale on September 18, 2026 by Schaub Team Premier Realty, it's currently listed at $2,495,000. It has been on the market for a total of 22 days and was last sold on June 24, 2024. This listing's school district is Traverse City Area Public Schools. Nearby schools include Tcaps Montessori School, Central High School and East Middle School. 1996 Island View Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 4,360 sqft single family home built in 1975.

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