For salePrice cut: $850K (7/16)
$3,000,000
5beds
5,724sqft
3515 Jefferson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684
5beds
5,724sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1879
10.74 Acres
5 Garage spaces
$524 price/sqft
What's special
Substantial pole barnOriginal architectural detailsPrivate pondThree-car garageSoaring ceilingsExpansive sun-drenched roomsRich woodwork
Set high atop Jefferson Hill with commanding, panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay, Hillcrest is among the most iconic and storied residences in Northern Michigan. Prominently positioned in Traverse City’s historic Slabtown neighborhood, this extraordinary estate has long been admired for its striking presence and enduring place in the community’s landscape. ...
- 81 days |
- 5,066 |
- 211 |
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1944602
Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Gaston 231-313-0591,
REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC 231-941-4500
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1944602
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 315.15
- Dimensions: 19.1 x 16.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 218.79
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 14.3
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 211.95
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 15.7
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 142.03
- Dimensions: 9.4 x 15.11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 381.81
- Dimensions: 26.7 x 14.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 251.73
- Dimensions: 18.11 x 13.9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192.55
- Dimensions: 12.11 x 15.9
Heating
- Hot Water, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Window A/C Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, Solid Surface Counters, Mud Room, Den/Study, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Basement: Full,Daylight
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,724
- Total interior livable area: 5,724 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,724
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors, Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: 2+ Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Multi-Level Decking, Patio, Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Sidewalk, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond
Lot
- Size: 10.74 Acres
- Dimensions: 763 x 594 x 916 x 482
- Features: Wooded, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Building(s)
- Parcel number: 280531500100
- Zoning description: Residential,Multi-Family,Commercial,Outbuildings Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1879
- Major remodel year: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $524/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $246,307
- Annual tax amount: $6,873
- Price range: $3M - $3M
- Date on market: 5/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 82 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $3,000,000-22.1%$524/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1944602 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,850,000$673/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1944602 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,873 +5.1% | $832,800 +55.4% |
| 2024 | $6,540 +4.3% | $535,800 +15.5% |
| 2023 | $6,271 +3.4% | $463,800 +10.2% |
| 2022 | $6,064 +0.9% | $420,700 +4% |
| 2021 | $6,008 | $404,700 +11.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $363,300 +11.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $326,400 -10.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $364,600 +11.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $326,900 -2.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $334,400 +12.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $296,100 -1.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $300,850 +0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $300,300 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $301,000 -2.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $307,900 -1% |
| 2008 | -- | $311,050 +5.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $295,230 +12.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $262,330 +4.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $251,030 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $241,680 +0.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $239,420 +13.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $210,500 +11.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $188,430 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$17,193/mo
Principal & interest
$15318
Property taxes
$1875
Estimated market value
$3,429,100
$3.26M - $3.60M
$6,613/mo
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Neighborhood: 49684
Nearby schools
Willow Hill Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.4 miles7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
3/10West Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 1.5 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10Student Progress Rating
7/10West Senior High
Grades 9-12 • 2.3 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
10/10Student Progress Rating
6/10