Last Sold Price
4 beds2,520 sqft$476/sqft
8729 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Description

Just four scenic miles from downtown Traverse City, this exceptional Old Mission Peninsula property presents a rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home with 103 feet of private East Bay frontage for under $1,000,000. Offering a beautiful shoreline with both sandy and natural rocky areas, remarkably clear turquoise water, and breathtaking sunrises, this is the only active Old Mission Peninsula property with private bay frontage below the million-dollar mark at the time of listing. Meticulously...Just four scenic miles from downtown Traverse City, this exceptional Old Mission Peninsula property presents a rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home with 103 feet of private East Bay frontage for under $1,000,000. Offering a beautiful shoreline with both sandy and natural rocky areas, remarkably clear turquoise water, and breathtaking sunrises, this is the only active Old Mission Peninsula property with private bay frontage below the million-dollar mark at the time of listing. Meticulously maintained, the 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers more than 2,500 finished square feet designed to capture water views from nearly every room, featuring an inviting open floor plan centered around a striking walk-around fireplace, a relaxing sunroom, and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor living spaces perfect for entertaining, enjoying your morning coffee, or simply soaking in Northern Michigan's beauty throughout all four seasons. Situated on nearly an acre, additional highlights include a main-floor primary suite with a private bath, main-floor laundry, natural gas, an attached two-car garage with a workshop, 17 sections of dock, a 6,000-pound boat lift, and numerous updates completed by the current owners, allowing you to move in and immediately enjoy the Old Mission Peninsula waterfront lifestyle. Surrounded by wineries, orchards, parks, and everything that makes Old Mission Peninsula one of Northern Michigan's most desirable destinations, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Weston Buchan • REO-TCRandolph-233022
    P: (231) 590-4355 C: (231) 590-4355 westbuc@gmail.com

Property Details for 8729 Center Road

Status
MLS #
80070561
Days on Market
2
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1967
Lot Size
0.71 AC / 30,927 SF
View
Bay, Water
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Lake, Waterfront
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 8729 Center Road

Stories-Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size0.71 AC / 30,927 SF

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$6,733 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,099

Property Taxes

$634

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8729 Center Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From E Front Street, turn left onto Peninsula Drive. Peninsula Drive turns into Center Road. 3.5 miles on Center Road. Home is on left.
  • Latitude: 44.81503098
  • Longitude: -85.55867103
  • MLS Area Major: Peninsula Twp (28011)
  • Water Body Name: East Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 11-019-021-00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 283743
School Information
  • High School District: Traverse City
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 103
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.71
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 103x300
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1668.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 852.0
  • Building Area Total: 2760.0
  • Living Area: 2520.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1967
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Block, Interior Entry
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Exhaust Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Description: Vinyl
  • Dimensions: 11x13
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 12x12
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Lower
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 17x9
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Description: Vinyl
  • Dimensions: 30x12
  • Length: 30.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 9x12
  • Length: 9.0
  • Level: Lower
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Dimensions: 12x8
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Lower
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 8.0
Room 7
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 16x11
  • Length: 16.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Description: Vinyl
  • Dimensions: 7x8
  • Length: 7.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Laundry
  • Width: 8.0
Room 9
  • Dimensions: 17x13
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Lower
  • Type: Family Room
  • Width: 13.0
Room 10
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 9.0
Room 11
  • Length: 7.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Laundry
  • Width: 8.0
Room 12
  • Type: Library

Property History for 8729 Center Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #80070561

$1,200,000
Jul 31, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #78080070561

$1,200,000
Jul 4, 2026

Contract Out

MiRealSource #80070561

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #80070561

$1,200,000
07/31/2026

Sold

Realcomp #78080070561

$1,200,000
07/04/2026

Contract Out

MiRealSource #80070561

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

Public Records for 8729 Center Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$7,603 ($634 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,558 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,558 SqFtLot Size30,884 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1967CountyGRAND TRAVERSEAPN11-019-021-00

Schools near 8729 Center 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8729 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
$1,200,000
4
2,520
30,927
$385,000
30,056
$640,000
3
2,938
38,332
$1,310,000
4
2,541
34,412
$1,310,000
4
2,541
34,412
4
4.5
2,992
260,053

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