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Sold for $430,000
  • $430,000

    1970 Sparrow Dr, Traverse City, MI 49696

    3beds
    2,184sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1995
    0.5 Acres Lot
    $429,300 Zestimate®
    $197/sqft
    $3,129 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $429,300

    $395,000 - $468,000

    $3,129/mo

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    What's special

    Spacious private backyardPeaceful wooded neighborhoodBright open-concept main level
    Nestled in a peaceful, wooded neighborhood, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath walkout ranch offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Traverse City, you'll enjoy easy access to beaches, shopping, dining, and year-round entertainment. The bright, open-concept main level creates an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining, while the newly finished walkout lower level adds a warm and versatile family room, home office, or recreation space. Step outside from the kitchen onto the back deck overlooking a spacious, private backyard—ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying nature. Families will appreciate the convenient location with schools, grocery stores, parks, and recreation just minutes away. Recent improvements include: • Newly finished basement (2023) • New washer and dryer (2023) • Invisible dog fence (2023) • New roof (2024) Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated, this home offers the tranquility of a wooded setting with all the conveniences of Traverse City just minutes from your doorstep.

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    Listed by:

    Kelly Coy 231-360-3811,

    Bayside Real Estate 231-778-0990

    Bought with:

    Robert Brick, 6502134537

    REMAX Bayshore - West Shore Dr TC

    Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1948051MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 10.17 x 13
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 9.83 x 13
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 9.83 x 13
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Private
    Family room
    • Level: Lower
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 95.52
    • Dimensions: 8.75 x 10.92
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 11.58 x 20
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Drywall, Cable TV, WiFi
    • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
    • Windows: Blinds, Drapes
    • Basement: Walk-Out Access
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,184
    • Total interior livable area: 2,184 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,276
    • Finished area below ground: 908

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors, Asphalt, Private
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Fencing: Invisible
    • Waterfront features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.5 Acres
    • Dimensions: 164 x 195 x 81 x 167
    • Features: Wooded, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Subdivided
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 0352205700
    • Zoning description: Residential

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1995
    • Major remodel year: 2021

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Water: Private

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: None
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Maplewood Forest
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Traverse City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $197/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $162,800
    • Annual tax amount: $4,268
    • Price range: $430K - $430K
    • Date on market: 7/15/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 78 days
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
    • Ownership type: Private Owner
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/1/2026Sold$430,000-3.4%$197/sqft
    Source: NGLRMLS #1948051 Report a problem
    9/1/2026Price change$445,000-2.4%$204/sqft
    Source: NGLRMLS #1948051 Report a problem
    8/12/2026Price change$455,900-2.1%$209/sqft
    Source: NGLRMLS #1948051 Report a problem
    7/15/2026Listed for sale$465,900+45.6%$213/sqft
    Source: NGLRMLS #1948051 Report a problem
    2/6/2023Sold$320,000-5.6%$147/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    10/18/2022Pending sale$339,000$155/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/9/2022Listed for sale$339,000+65.4%$155/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/14/2018Sold$205,000-1.4%$94/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    6/27/2018Listed for sale$208,000$95/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1844793 Report a problem
    6/12/2018Pending sale$208,000$95/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1844793 Report a problem
    4/12/2018Price change$208,000-4.1%$95/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-522 #1844793 Report a problem
    4/12/2018Pending sale$216,900$99/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/28/2018Price change$216,900-0.5%$99/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/19/2018Price change$217,900+3.8%$100/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/8/2017Price change$209,900+2.4%$96/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/19/2017Listed for sale$205,000$94/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,268 +42%$162,800 +2.8%
    2024$3,006 +5%$158,400 +20.9%
    2023$2,863 +3.6%$131,000 +5.1%
    2022$2,764 +1.8%$124,600 +13%
    2021$2,715 -0.5%$110,300 +6.3%
    2020$2,728 $103,800 +3.1%
    2019$2,728 +42.1%$100,700 +12.6%
    2018$1,920 $89,400 +5.3%
    2017-- $84,900 +4.2%
    2016-- $81,500 +9.2%
    2014-- $74,600 +12.6%
    2012-- $66,280 +1.7%
    2011-- $65,200 +4.9%
    2010-- $62,170 -12.5%
    2009-- $71,040 -11.6%
    2008-- $80,330 +6%
    2007-- $75,800 -7.7%
    2005-- $82,100 +5.4%
    2004-- $77,900 +20%
    2003-- $64,900 +15.7%
    2002-- $56,100 -13.7%
    2001-- $65,000 +0.8%
    2000-- $64,500
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 49696

    Nearby schools

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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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