2 beds720 sqft$417/sqft
885 Parsons Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
Est: $1,725/moGet pre-approved

Description

Location, location, location! This cute and comfortable 2-bedroom home offers an outstanding in-town setting just a block from East Bay Park Beach and directly across from the TART Trail. Enjoy easy access to the beach, biking and walking trails, downtown Traverse City, shopping, dining and more-all while tucked away on a large, wooded corner lot that provides surprising privacy. The home features convenient one-level living with a comfortable floor plan, a nice mudroom/laundry room, and multiple...Location, location, location! This cute and comfortable 2-bedroom home offers an outstanding in-town setting just a block from East Bay Park Beach and directly across from the TART Trail. Enjoy easy access to the beach, biking and walking trails, downtown Traverse City, shopping, dining and more-all while tucked away on a large, wooded corner lot that provides surprising privacy. The home features convenient one-level living with a comfortable floor plan, a nice mudroom/laundry room, and multiple decks for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. The spacious yard offers plenty of room to gather, garden or simply enjoy the wooded setting. A large covered carport provides convenient parking, while the 20-foot storage container/shed offers excellent space for bikes, kayaks, lawn equipment and all the toys that go along with the Traverse City lifestyle.------ A great opportunity for a year-round home, weekend getaway or low-maintenance Traverse City retreat in a hard-to-beat location-leave the car at home, hop on the trail, bike into town or head to the beach! ------ A Supra Competition Ski Boat is included with the Boardman Lake only a few blocks away-----Broker Ken Weaver is related to sellers.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/16/2026 08:49 PM

  1. Listed by Kenneth C Weaver • Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - TC
    P: (231) 668-6303 traversenorth@gmail.com

Property Details for 885 Parsons Road

Status
MLS #
78080072422
Days on Market
1
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
Subdivision Name
In Town Home near the Beach
Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 885 Parsons Road

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,725 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,525

Property Taxes

$200

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 885 Parsons Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Three Mile to Parsons
  • Latitude: 44.746639
  • Longitude: -85.56193
  • MLS Area Major: East Bay Twp (28003)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0357001900
  • Tax Assessed Value: $92,200.00
  • Tax Legal Description: See Ass Docs for Tax Records and the township legal
School Information
  • High School District: Traverse City
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 192x 79 x 189 x 49
  • Lot Features: Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 93200.0
  • Living Area: 720.0
  • Building Area Total: 720.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 720.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Second Garage
  • Year Built: 1962
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels: One
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Shared Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15x10
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 7x13
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 885 Parsons Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80072422

$300,000
Aug 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080072422

$300,000
Mar 20, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #78080011292

$234,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80072422

$300,000
08/16/2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080072422

$300,000
03/20/2024

Sold

Realcomp #78080011292

$234,900

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

Public Records for 885 Parsons Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,406 ($200 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt720 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,284 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1964CountyGRAND TRAVERSEAPN03-570-019-00

Schools near 885 Parsons Road

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

East Middle School
Public6 to 8

Central High School
Public8 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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885 Parsons Road is a single family home for sale in Traverse City, MI 49686. This property was listed for sale on August 16, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - TC, it's currently listed at $300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on March 20, 2024. This listing's school district is Traverse City Area Public Schools. Nearby schools include Eastern Elementary School, East Middle School and Central High School. 885 Parsons Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 720 sqft single family home built in 1962.

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