Panoramic West Bay views meet endless potential on the coveted Old Mission Peninsula! Nestled on 2.20 serene acres, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.2-bath hilltop home offers main floor living and an easygoing, peaceful drive up to your private retreat. Walk downhill 1,000 steps to fruit & ice cream at Buchan's Blueberry Hill. The house offers a thoughtful floor plan featuring two cozy gas fireplaces, a large finished walkout lower level with two bedrooms, a full bath, office/bonus room, family room, and exercise room—perfect for hosting, working, or relaxing. The two-car garage provides plenty of storage, while the beautifully natural yard, accented with planned landscaping, creates an idyllic outdoor escape. With loads of space to work with and a solid foundation already in place, this property is ready for your personal touch. Create your dream home with unbeatable bay views as your backdrop!
Sold for $757,500
$757,500
1581 Braemar Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
4beds
3,696sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
2.2 Acres Lot
$780,200 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$5,102 Estimated rent
Home value
$780,200
$702,000 - $866,000
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Hilltop homeMain floor livingFinished walkout lower levelPrivate retreatIdyllic outdoor escapeBeautifully natural yardCozy gas fireplaces
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Listed by:
Ann Porter Cell:231-944-4959,
REO-TCRandolph-233022 231-946-4040
Bought with:
KJ Sayer, 6501429487
The Mitten Real Estate Group
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1932948
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 300.33
- Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 194.81
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 16.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 190.38
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 16.7
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.65
- Dimensions: 11.11 x 12.3
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 233.72
- Dimensions: 12.11 x 19.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 142.08
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 11.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 246.42
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 22.2
Heating
- Hot Water, Baseboard, Radiant Floor, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Breakfast Nook, Mud Room, Den/Study, Drywall, Paneling, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Egress Windows,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,696
- Total interior livable area: 3,696 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,146
- Finished area below ground: 1,550
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Asphalt, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water, Bay View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
- Waterfront features: All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Deeded Easement, Great Lake, Lake
- Body of water: West Bay
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 2.2 Acres
- Features: Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 1113200810
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: BRAEMAR ESTATES
HOA
- Services included: Other
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $761,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,013
- Price range: $757.5K - $757.5K
- Date on market: 4/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2025 | Sold | $757,500+16.5%$205/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1932948 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000$176/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1932948 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,013 +5.7% | $380,700 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $5,689 +5% | $350,900 +24.8% |
| 2023 | $5,418 +7.1% | $281,200 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $5,057 +1% | $265,100 +16.1% |
| 2021 | $5,006 -0.5% | $228,300 -8.5% |
| 2020 | $5,032 | $249,400 +20.6% |
| 2019 | $5,032 +1.9% | $206,800 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $4,938 | $187,600 +5.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $177,400 -1.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $179,800 +5.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $170,700 +0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $170,000 -6.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $181,000 -10.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $202,700 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $197,300 -4.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $206,500 +1.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $203,400 +16.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $174,600 +1.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $172,157 +1.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $169,621 +1.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $167,529 +5.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $159,247 +40.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $113,425 |
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Neighborhood: 49686
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Eastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.8 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 7 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.5 mi
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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