229 Wellington St, Traverse City, MI 49686
What's special
Few homes stop you in your tracks the way this one does. Built in the 1890s by Founding Father Henry Hull of the Oval Wood Dish Company, "The Hull House" is a three-story Queen Anne Victorian mansion that showcases the very best of late 19th-century artisan craftsmanship - and it delivers on every level. Set on a generous double lot in an unbeatable location, a meticulous, top-to-bottom restoration has brought every detail into the modern era while leaving the soul of this 19th-century masterpiece entirely untouched. Step through the impressive double front doors and the detail is immediate: a grand staircase, intricate wood relief carvings, original trim, and select original built-in cabinetry in the dining room and flanking the main-level fireplace - all flawlessly preserved. All three main-level fireplaces are works of art in their own right. The showstopping custom kitchen centers on a dramatic oversized island finished with Calacatta marble counters and backsplash, equipped with a La Cornue range and Sub-Zero Designer Series column refrigerator and freezer. A walk-in pantry, parlor, family room, and formal dining room complete the entertaining level. Five bedrooms and three baths spread across the second floor, anchored by a breathtaking coffered wooden ceiling that carries throughout with remarkable continuity. The fully finished third floor adds a bedroom, bathroom, family room, and a fire pole. Outside, gardens professionally designed by award-winning landscape architect Jack Barnwell frame the home with the stateliness it deserves, complemented by a heated three-stall carriage house complete with a bathroom and second-floor studio. This is a rare opportunity to become the next steward of one of Old Traverse City's most iconic homes.
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- 3,308 |
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
BJ Brick 231-941-4500,
REMAX Bayshore - West Shore Dr TC 231-941-4500
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 257.67
- Dimensions: 17.08 x 15.08
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 289.06
- Dimensions: 18.75 x 15.42
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 174.29
- Dimensions: 14.83 x 11.75
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 179.01
- Dimensions: 14.42 x 12.42
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 250
- Dimensions: 20 x 12.5
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 410.38
- Dimensions: 24.5 x 16.75
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 378.02
- Dimensions: 23.75 x 15.92
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 253.9
- Dimensions: 16.83 x 15.08
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Solarium/Sun Room, Other, Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,517
- Total interior livable area: 6,517 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,104
- Finished area below ground: 413
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Concrete, Private
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: 2+ Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Other, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Dimensions: 165 x 155 x 132
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 285179814100
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $598/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $553,276
- Annual tax amount: $20,111
- Price range: $3.9M - $3.9M
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 91 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,Other
- Ownership type: Private Owner
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000+308.4%$598/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1945813 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NGLRMLS #1880320 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2021 | Sold | $955,000-4%$147/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1880320 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2021 | Pending sale | $995,000$153/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Bayshore #1880320 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2020 | Contingent | $995,000$153/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1880320 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $995,000+74.4%$153/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Bayshore #1880320 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/1999 | Sold | $570,688$88/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,111 +10.7% | $707,100 +14.7% |
| 2024 | $18,159 +4.7% | $616,600 +14.3% |
| 2023 | $17,341 -9.8% | $539,400 +14.1% |
| 2022 | $19,221 +10.2% | $472,600 -23.5% |
| 2021 | $17,442 +0.3% | $617,400 -1% |
| 2020 | $17,382 | $623,700 +0% |
| 2019 | $17,382 +2.1% | $623,400 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $17,025 | $566,100 -0.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $571,100 +12.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $509,500 +6.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $476,600 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $449,700 -1.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $456,000 +2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $446,600 -1.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $453,400 +4.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $434,800 +8.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $399,820 +14.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $350,390 +27.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $275,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $275,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $275,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $275,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $275,400 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$3,471,500
$3.30M - $3.65M
$6,401/mo
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