This custom timber frame / log home and guest cottage are situated among a towering forest canopy with 10 acres and 220' of pristine Boardman River frontage winding through. The four bedroom main home exemplifies northern Michigan lodge architecture with exposed structural wood beams, tongue and groove pine floor planks and a two-story cultured stone fireplace as the center piece. The second floor was recently redesigned to create two oversized bedrooms. Each features a private balcony and the riverside bedroom has an en suite bathroom. The guest cottage is ideal as a private guest quarters or rental income producer. The main level includes a large kitchen/dining area as well as a spacious recreation room. Upstairs you'll find a private bedroom, full bath and charming living space that could easily accommodate bunk beds for additional sleeping. Extensive decking extends from the home all the way to the broad riverside deck. A winding tributary stream, separate detached, heated garage and free standing Finlandia sauna add even more features to this exceptional property. The Boardman river has always been a renowned fishery with wild brook and brown trout, but has continued to improve with the removal of three large dams, allowing fish to move freely between Boardman Lake and the headwaters. Located just off River Road, the property offers excellent access to downtown Traverse City and the mall / shopping areas south of town.
Sold for $840,000
$840,000
1568 River Dr, Traverse City, MI 49696
5beds
4,625sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
10 Acres Lot
$1,031,700 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$5,491 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,031,700
$939,000 - $1.15M
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Log homeGuest cottageTwo-story cultured stone fireplaceWild brookNorthern michigan lodge architectureSeparate detachedBrown trout
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Listed by:
Mandy Brown Cell:231-499-8425,
Homewaters, LLC 877-820-1194,
Chad Brown 231-499-8292,
Homewaters, LLC
Bought with:
Eleanor Vratanina, 6501370003
REO-TCRandolph-233022
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1916404
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100.43
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.75
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.5
- Dimensions: 13 x 10.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 405.6
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 26
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 461.25
- Dimensions: 22.5 x 20.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 272.25
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 16.5
Family room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 258
- Dimensions: 21.5 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 12 x 16.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 288.75
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 17.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Geothermal, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Den/Study, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet, DSL, WiFi
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,625
- Total interior livable area: 4,625 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,625
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Heated Garage, Finished Rooms, Gravel, Private
- Garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Dock
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River
- Body of water: Boardman River
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 220
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Dimensions: 220 x 1980
- Features: Wooded, Level, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Parcel number: 0201101600
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Frame, Timber Frame, Full Log
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $762,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,366
- Price range: $840K - $840K
- Date on market: 10/4/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 42 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2023 | Sold | $840,000+1.8%$182/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1916404 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $824,900+54.2%$178/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1916404 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2020 | Listing removed | $535,000$116/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-402 #1870457 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Pending sale | $535,000+8.1%$116/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-402 #1870457 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2020 | Sold | $495,000-7.5%$107/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2020 | Price change | $535,000-2.7%$116/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-402 #1870457 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2019 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$119/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1855818 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $575,000+15%$124/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-402 #1855818 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2017 | Sold | $499,900$108/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty solds #-4359430980494664903 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2017 | Price change | $499,900-6.6%$108/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty Paramount #1827314 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2017 | Price change | $535,000-2.7%$116/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty Paramount #1827314 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2017 | Price change | $550,000-6%$119/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty Paramount #1827314 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2016 | Price change | $585,000-2.5%$126/sqft |
Source: Real Estate One - Front #1816504 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2016 | Price change | $600,000+0%$130/sqft |
Source: REO-TC/Front #1811669 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $599,900-9.8%$130/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS #1796609 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2006 | Sold | $665,000$144/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,366 +37.3% | $381,000 +0.5% |
| 2024 | $12,649 +5% | $379,000 +30.7% |
| 2023 | $12,046 +5% | $289,900 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $11,474 +9.5% | $263,900 +3% |
| 2021 | $10,482 +65.9% | $256,100 -11% |
| 2020 | $6,318 | $287,800 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $6,318 +1.9% | $275,800 +23.5% |
| 2018 | $6,198 | $223,400 -18.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $273,200 -5% |
| 2016 | -- | $287,700 -6.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $308,000 +11.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $275,174 -1.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $278,973 -12.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $318,868 +12.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $282,603 +4.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $271,596 +16.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $232,949 +26.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $183,988 +1.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $181,529 +6.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $170,100 +4.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $163,429 +10.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $147,805 +7% |
| 2000 | -- | $138,194 |
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Neighborhood: 49696
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cherry Knoll Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.4 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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