Set along 100 feet of pristine, sugar-sand shoreline on Lake Michigan at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, this Cathead Bay estate offers a rare blend of privacy, craftsmanship, and natural beauty across approximately 4,480 square feet. The shoreline features a smooth, rock-free, gradual entry—ideal for swimming. Tucked along a private road, this custom-built home is designed to capture its surroundings, with due west exposure delivering panoramic sunset views to the Manitou and Fox Islands, where freighters and sailboats become part of the seascape. To the east, several thousand acres of protected state land—undeveloped and not open to public access—provide a permanent, unspoiled backdrop of dunes and forest. Outdoor living is central, with sunrise decks overlooking the eastern dunes and expansive west-facing decks. A private primary suite deck (2022) offers a secluded vantage point for evening skies and occasional northern lights. Inside, 10-foot ceilings on the main level and 9-foot ceilings above and below create a sense of scale. The gourmet kitchen anchors the main living area, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite includes a sitting area, screened porch, spa-style bath, and dedicated climate control. Additional features include in-floor radiant heat, central air, high-speed fiber internet, smart home integration by Waara Technologies, elevator (2021), and a lower-level media room with a wet bar. A detached two-car garage with a guest house (2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 576 square feet), connected by a deck bridge, provides space for guests or rental income (approximately $16,000 annually). Minutes from Northport, Leland, the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, wineries, and dunes, this is a rare legacy waterfront offering in one of Northern Michigan’s most tightly held locations.
Sold for $2,400,000
$2,400,000
14421 N Cathead Bay Dr, Northport, MI 49670
5beds
4,480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.8 Acres Lot
$2,402,000 Zestimate®
$536/sqft
$4,864 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,402,000
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Listed by:
Shawn Schmidt Cell:231-499-1990,
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City 231-922-2350,
Mike Petrucci,
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Bought with:
Non Member Office
NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1944903
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 570.4
- Dimensions: 24.8 x 23
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165.1
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168.2
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 11.6
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 384
- Dimensions: 24 x 16
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 23 x 18
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 430.1
- Dimensions: 23 x 18.7
Heating
- Radiant Floor, Propane, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Zoned, Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Oven, Exhaust Fan, Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, Granite Bath Tops, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Den/Study, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,480
- Total interior livable area: 4,480 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,480
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Concrete Floors, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Multi-Level Decking, Screened
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Great Lake, Stony Bottom, Sandy Shoreline
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.8 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 351
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 00843000700
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Energy Star Rating, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Clipper Cove
HOA
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $300 annually
Location
- Region: Northport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $536/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $599,644
- Annual tax amount: $10,612
- Price range: $2.4M - $2.4M
- Date on market: 5/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $2,400,000+4.3%$536/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1944903 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000+92.5%$513/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1944903 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2019 | Listing removed | $1,195,000$267/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Northland #1860491 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+227.4%$267/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Northland #1860491 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/1998 | Sold | $365,000$81/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,612 +3.8% | $957,500 +21.1% |
| 2024 | $10,220 +2.1% | $790,600 +30% |
| 2023 | $10,011 +11.9% | $608,300 -8.2% |
| 2022 | $8,948 -4.7% | $662,600 +16.7% |
| 2021 | $9,388 +52.4% | $568,000 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $6,162 | $544,300 +5% |
| 2019 | -- | $518,600 +17.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $440,700 -1.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $445,500 +2.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $433,480 +1.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $427,590 +0.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $425,070 +0.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $421,510 -5.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $446,610 -8.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $486,120 -5.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $515,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49670
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Northport Public SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Northport Public School District
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Michigan
- Leelanau County
- Northport
- 49670
- 14421 N Cathead Bay Dr
