5144 Silver Lake Shores Road

1,329 Sq. Ft.
$287 / Sq. Ft.
1,329
Sq. Ft.
$287
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful, charming immaculate cottage / home with lots of character located on Silver Lake only 10 minutes from downtown Traverse City yet quiet and peaceful, great sandy beach perfect for both children or adults, protected waterfront, year around home or perfect vacation/ weekend destination, ready for immediate use and enjoyment. Extras: 2 natural brick fireplaces upstairs and downstairs ( gas conversion available), spacious upper level master bedroom with skylights / cathedral ceiling / sauna...Beautiful, charming immaculate cottage / home with lots of character located on Silver Lake only 10 minutes from downtown Traverse City yet quiet and peaceful, great sandy beach perfect for both children or adults, protected waterfront, year around home or perfect vacation/ weekend destination, ready for immediate use and enjoyment. Extras: 2 natural brick fireplaces upstairs and downstairs ( gas conversion available), spacious upper level master bedroom with skylights / cathedral ceiling / sauna / Jacuzzi / view of Silver Lake which occupies entire upper level, spacious deck with upper level porch off master bedroom, screened in porch attached to carport / garage, professional landscaping, large shade trees, in ground lawn sprinkler system, wood / metal framed boat dock included. Garage: Detached, 1 car garage with door opener, attached carport ( used as porch ) Exterior: Vinyl siding, asphalt shingle roof - house 2002, garage 2017 Heat: electric baseboard - gas hook up present Appliances: Electric oven, electric cook-top, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, clothes washer, electric dryer, garbage disposal Water / Waste: Well east side home, septic system west side home Road: private, unpaved
  1. Listed by JEFF KERMATH • KERMATH REALTY LLC
    P: (734)-649-4903 C: (734)-649-4903 jkermath@comcast.net

Property Details for 5144 Silver Lake Shores Road

Architectural Style
Contemporary
Subdivision Name
n.a.
View
Water
View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Lake
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 06/18/2026 02:08 PM

Property Details for 5144 Silver Lake Shores Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1173806
Days on Market13
Taxes$3,382 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1985
Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
CountyGrand Traverse County

Location

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Sold By Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver

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Building Information for 5144 Silver Lake Shores Road

Stories2Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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$2,183 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,901

Property Taxes

$282

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5144 Silver Lake Shores Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Off Silver Lake Rd on waterfront
  • Latitude: 44.687801
  • Longitude: -85.67951
  • MLS Area Major: Garfield Twp (28005)
  • Water Body Name: Silver Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 280503102000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,382.00
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, Carport
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 85.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1329.0
  • Building Area Total: 1329.0
  • Living Area: 1329.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Raw Mls Bathrooms Total: 2.0
  • Raw Mls Lot Size: 140x114x140x85
  • Raw Mls Modification Timestamp: 08-30-2022 09:42:46 PM
  • Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Raw Mls Stories Total: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1985
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Range, Oven, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12x8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 14x20
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10x6
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 9x10
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8x6
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 6
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10x9
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.0

Property History for 5144 Silver Lake Shores Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2017

Sold

MiRealSource #1173806

$381,500—
Jul 22, 2017

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #1173806

—
Jul 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #1173806

$385,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2017

Sold

MiRealSource #1173806

$381,500
07/22/2017

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #1173806

—
07/10/2017

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #1173806

$385,000

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

Public Records for 5144 Silver Lake Shores Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$5,927 ($494 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,272 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,062 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984CountyGRAND TRAVERSEAPN05-031-020-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5144 Silver Lake Shores Road

This home is within Traverse City Area Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 7
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Central Grade School
PublicPK to 7

West Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Senior High
Public9 to 12

Tcaps Montessori School
PublicPK to 8

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