8597 East Fouch Road

1,856 Sq. Ft.
$229 / Sq. Ft.
1,856
Sq. Ft.
$229
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 4 bed, 2 bath home with an oversized two car garage sits on a quiet, one acre corner lot adjacent to the TART Trail and is less than 10 minutes to downtown Traverse City. The 40x60 pole barn, with reinforced concrete floor, makes this home a must see. Take your boat and jet skis out of the barn and head down the road to Cedar Lake, Lake Leelanau or Harbor West to enjoy time on the lakes. After a day on the water, come home to relax and grill out on the back deck. Better yet, ride the bikes down...This 4 bed, 2 bath home with an oversized two car garage sits on a quiet, one acre corner lot adjacent to the TART Trail and is less than 10 minutes to downtown Traverse City. The 40x60 pole barn, with reinforced concrete floor, makes this home a must see. Take your boat and jet skis out of the barn and head down the road to Cedar Lake, Lake Leelanau or Harbor West to enjoy time on the lakes. After a day on the water, come home to relax and grill out on the back deck. Better yet, ride the bikes down the road to Farm Club for an evening out. Traverse City address with Leelanau County taxes gives you the best of both Worlds.
  1. Listed by Kelly J Clark • The Mitten Real Estate Group
    P: (231)-392-3444 C: (231)-392-3444 kelly@themittengroup.com

Property Details for 8597 East Fouch Road

Subdivision Name
NA
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 06/18/2026 08:52 AM

Property Details for 8597 East Fouch Road

StatusActive
MLS #80069861
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1985
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyLeelanau County

Location

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Building Information for 8597 East Fouch Road

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,396 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,118

Property Taxes

$278

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8597 East Fouch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: R014
  • Directions: From Downtown TC... Take S. West Bay Shore Dr. north toward Suttons Bay. Turn left at the light on to Cherry Bend Rd. Take Cherry Bend road 3.7 miles and turn right on to S. Melichar Dr. First driveway on right.
  • Latitude: 44.827285
  • Longitude: -85.682725
  • MLS Area Major: Elmwood Twp (45004)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 004-018-005-10
School Information
  • Elementary School: Willow Hill Elementary School
  • High School: Traverse City West Senior High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Traverse City West Middle Scho
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 992.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 864.0
  • Building Area Total: 1856.0
  • Living Area: 1856.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Raw Mls Bathrooms Total: 2.0
  • Raw Mls Lot Size: 126x345
  • Raw Mls Modification Timestamp: 06-18-2026 07:16:17 AM
  • Raw Mls Photos Change Timestamp: 06-18-2026 08:47:36 AM
  • Raw Mls Photos Count: 25
  • Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1985
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Block
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15x12
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12x14
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 14.0

Property History for 8597 East Fouch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80069861

$425,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80069861

$425,000

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

Public Records for 8597 East Fouch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$3,342 ($278 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size42,689 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyLEELANAUAPN004-018-005-10

Schools near 8597 East Fouch Road

This home is within Traverse City Area Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Willow Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

West Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Senior High
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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8597 East Fouch Road is a single family home for sale in Traverse City, MI 49684. This listing's school district is Traverse City Area Public Schools. Nearby schools include Willow Hill Elementary School, West Middle School and West Senior High. 8597 East Fouch Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,856 sqft single family home built in 1985.

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