Two charming cottages on beautiful Spider Lake offer a rare opportunity for personal use, investment, or both! The property includes a 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage plus a 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage with sunroom and large deck overlooking the lake. Both are cute, comfortable, and nicely updated, including mini-splits for efficient heating and cooling. Enjoy a sandy Spider Lake beach, deep level lot, and easy access to the water.--------------- A major advantage is the property's Cabin Court designation by the township, making it exempt from local short-term rental restrictions—an increasingly valuable feature in the Traverse City area. The cottages have a good rental history and offer excellent flexibility for continued rental use, family retreats, or a combination of both.------------ Offered turnkey and ready to enjoy or rent, including furnishings, household goods, kayaks and much of what is needed to start enjoying the property from day one. Spider Lake is a beautiful all-sports lake just minutes from downtown Traverse City, with the VASA Trail, extensive state land, hiking, biking, ORV trails and year-round recreation nearby. A unique waterfront opportunity with two cottages, sandy frontage, proven rental potential and an outstanding Traverse City location!
For sale
$720,000
4256 N Spider Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696
3beds
1,456sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.43 Acres Lot
$689,700 Zestimate®
$495/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two charming cottagesSandy spider lake beachDeep level lot
- 45 days
- 2,344
- 222
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kenneth Weaver Home:231-668-6303,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - TC 231-947-7777,
Marissa Spencer,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - TC
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1949305
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 8 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Kitchen
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 8 x 20
Living room
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Heating
- Wall Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range
- Laundry: None
Features
- Solarium/Sun Room, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,456
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Asphalt, Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Sandy Shoreline
- Body of water: Spider Lake
- Frontage length: 40
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 93 x 251
- Features: Level, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 280378024100
- Zoning description: Residential,Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Wildwood Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $495/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $219,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,748
- Price range: $720K - $720K
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 46 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Other
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$689,700
$655,000 - $724,000
$2,458/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $720,000+10.8%$495/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1949305 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2024 | Sold | $650,000-6.5%$446/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1918317 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2024 | Pending sale | $695,000$477/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1918317 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2023 | Price change | $695,000+3%$477/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1918317 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2023 | Pending sale | $675,000$464/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1904969 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan and Northern Indiana Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $675,000$464/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1904969 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,748 +25.7% | $213,600 +21.2% |
| 2024 | $3,776 +5% | $176,200 +44.7% |
| 2023 | $3,596 +3.5% | $121,800 +20.2% |
| 2022 | $3,475 +1.6% | $101,300 -0.6% |
| 2021 | $3,419 +0.5% | $101,900 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $3,403 | $90,400 +9.8% |
| 2019 | $3,403 +2.4% | $82,300 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $3,323 | $73,900 +2.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $71,900 +4.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $69,100 +9.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $63,000 -28.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $87,850 -22.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $113,670 -3.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $117,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $117,900 +21% |
| 2005 | -- | $97,400 +22.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $79,400 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $73,700 +12% |
| 2002 | -- | $65,800 +31.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $50,100 +14.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $43,900 |
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Neighborhood: 49696
Nearby schools
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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