Welcome to this spacious home on a quiet cul-de-sac just 7 miles from downtown Traverse City. Surrounded by hardwoods and evergreens, this home offers a peaceful, park-like setting with irrigation and beautiful landscaping. Inside, a covered porch opens to an inviting living room and office area that flows into an open kitchen, dining room, sunroom, and deck overlooking the large yard. The main-floor bedroom features a large primary ensuite with laundry, plus a second bedroom and full bath. The bright lower-level walkout includes a living area, third bedroom, full bath, and abundant storage with room to expand. Meticulously maintained and truly turn-key. Complete with a newer water heater and appliances replaced within the last few years. Custom features include 11-foot ceilings, Anderson windows, reverse osmosis, water softener, whole-house surround sound, and a natural gas fireplace. A rare find in the highly sought-after South Creek Subdivision.
Sold for $610,000
$610,000
1257 S Ridge Ct, Traverse City, MI 49696
3beds
2,832sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
1.04 Acres Lot
$625,900 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$3,424 Estimated rent
Home value
$625,900
$563,000 - $695,000
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Third bedroomBeautiful landscapingPeaceful park-like settingOffice areaBright lower-level walkoutCovered porchMain-floor bedroom
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Listed by:
Molly Buttleman 231-463-6969,
@properties Christie's Int'l 231-642-2363
Bought with:
Jennifer Kreta, 6501421253
Key Realty One-TC
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1940835
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 220.66
- Dimensions: 12.92 x 17.08
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 114.53
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 10.33
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 173.31
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 14.75
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 158.33
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 12.5
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 635.17
- Dimensions: 24.67 x 25.75
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 161.5
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 12.75
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 445.64
- Dimensions: 20.33 x 21.92
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Mud Room, Drywall, Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,832
- Total interior livable area: 2,832 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,740
- Finished area below ground: 1,092
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Asphalt, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Access, Covered Entrance
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.04 Acres
- Dimensions: 315 x 112
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Cleared, Wooded, Evergreens, Landscaped, Subdivided, Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0268323800
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Common Area
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: South Creek
HOA
- Services included: Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $700 annually
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,750
- Annual tax amount: $7,225
- Price range: $610K - $610K
- Date on market: 11/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 70 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Sold | $610,000-3.2%$215/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1940835 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $630,000$222/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1940835 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Contingent | $630,000$222/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1940835 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Price change | $630,000+11.5%$222/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1940835 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $564,900$199/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1910348 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,225 +43.9% | $271,800 +4.7% |
| 2024 | $5,022 +5% | $259,700 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,783 +6.6% | $254,600 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $4,488 +0.8% | $230,600 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $4,453 -0.5% | $216,400 +6.9% |
| 2020 | $4,476 | $202,400 +4.5% |
| 2019 | $4,476 +1.9% | $193,700 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $4,391 | $187,800 -0.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $189,100 +6.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $178,000 +9.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $162,700 +12.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $144,912 -6.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $154,371 +0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $153,395 +0.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $153,004 -18.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $188,023 +21.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $154,390 +1186.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $12,000 |
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Neighborhood: 49696
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cherry Knoll Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.7 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherry Knoll Elementary School
- Middle: Traverse City East Middle School
- High: Central High School
- District: Traverse City Area Public Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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