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  • Price cut: $15K (8/3)
    $480,000

    3961 Dogwood Dr, Traverse City, MI 49696

    4beds
    1,300sqft
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    $3,100/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1980
    1 Acres Lot
    $470,800 Zestimate®
    $369/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Hot tub
    Peaceful and private setting close to town on the East side of Traverse City. This property has been well maintained with a ton of recent improvements (see attached docs), extra parking by the road, 5 car heated/drive through garage, solar powered/heated pool, hot tub, pool and fire pit out back. Your private get away from all the noise and chaos, yet still so close to town.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Lisa McSauby 231-778-1200,

    Five Star Real Estate - Front St TC 231-778-1200

    Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1947508MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Area: 130
      • Dimensions: 13 x 10
      Bedroom 2
      • Area: 96
      • Dimensions: 12 x 8
      Bedroom 3
      • Area: 81
      • Dimensions: 9 x 9
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Private
      Kitchen
      • Area: 81.04
      • Dimensions: 10.08 x 8.04
      Living room
      • Area: 145.2
      • Dimensions: 12 x 12.1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Appliances
      • Included: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
      • Laundry: Lower Level
      Features
      • None, Cable TV, WiFi
      • Basement: Partial
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,300
      • Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: -680
      • Finished area below ground: 1,980

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Attached, Heated Garage, Asphalt
      • Attached garage spaces: 5
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Sprinkler System
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Above Ground
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Hot Tub
      • Waterfront features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 1 Acres
      • Dimensions: 150 x 267
      • Features: Cleared, Wooded, Subdivided
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 0377502000
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame, Aluminum Siding
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1980

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Private

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Subdivision: Whispering Oaks
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Traverse City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $369/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $84,439
      • Annual tax amount: $2,700
      • Price range: $480K - $480K
      • Date on market: 7/2/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 63 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
      • Ownership type: Private Owner

        Estimated market value

        $470,800

        $447,000 - $494,000

        $2,476/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/3/2026Price change$480,000-3%$369/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1947508 Report a problem
        7/23/2026Price change$495,000-1%$381/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1947508 Report a problem
        7/2/2026Listed for sale$499,900-4.8%$385/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1947508 Report a problem
        6/4/2026Listing removed$525,000$404/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1944698 Report a problem
        5/5/2026Listed for sale$525,000-2.8%$404/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1944698 Report a problem
        2/26/2026Listing removed$540,000$415/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1938171 Report a problem
        9/25/2025Price change$540,000-1.8%$415/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1938171 Report a problem
        9/1/2025Listed for sale$550,000+333.1%$423/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1938171 Report a problem
        12/31/2003Sold$127,000$98/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,700 +6.2%$204,000 +9.8%
        2024$2,542 +18.1%$185,800 +20.6%
        2023$2,152 +3.6%$154,000 +28%
        2022$2,077 +1.8%$120,300 +7.3%
        2021$2,041 -0.5%$112,100 +9.6%
        2020$2,050 $102,300 +2.6%
        2019$2,050 +2.5%$99,700 +14.5%
        2018$2,001 $87,100 +8.5%
        2017-- $80,300 +4.8%
        2016-- $76,600 +6.4%
        2014-- $72,000 +5.9%
        2012-- $68,000 -6.9%
        2011-- $73,050 -1.4%
        2010-- $74,120 -14.4%
        2009-- $86,630 +14.6%
        2008-- $75,570 +6.7%
        2007-- $70,800 -1.1%
        2005-- $71,600 +7.3%
        2004-- $66,700 +12.5%
        2003-- $59,300 +2.6%
        2002-- $57,800 +7.8%
        2001-- $53,600 +6.3%
        2000-- $50,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49696

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • District: Traverse City Area Public Schools

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