Experience the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and convenience in this move-in ready 3 bedroom, 2 full and 2 half-bath home, ideally located just five minutes from downtown Traverse City while enjoying lower township taxes. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this property offers privacy, beautiful West Bay views, and an exceptional Up North lifestyle. Inside, you'll find warm hardwood floors, multiple inviting living spaces, and thoughtful touches throughout. The bright sunroom is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, while the cozy gas fireplace and wood stove create welcoming spaces to gather with family and friends in every season. A partially finished basement adds flexible living space for a family room, home office, workout area, or recreation room. Step outside and you'll discover a backyard designed for making memories. At the end of the cul-de-sac there are trails to connect you to the Grand Traverse Commons. Mature fruit trees, grapevines, and raspberry bushes create a picturesque setting, while the back deck and flagstone patio with a built-in fire pit provide the perfect spaces for summer cookouts, relaxing evenings, and entertaining under the stars. The covered front porch offers another peaceful spot to unwind and enjoy the quiet neighborhood. With its spacious yard, desirable location, and easy access to downtown Traverse City's shopping, dining, beaches, and year-round activities, this home truly offers the best of Northern Michigan living. If you've been searching for a property that combines character, comfort, and an unbeatable location, you'll feel right at home the moment you arrive.
For sale
Price cut: $40K (8/25)
$659,000
4356 Carlson Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
3beds
2,675sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
0.78 Acres Lot
$645,000 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceSpacious yardWarm hardwood floorsQuiet cul-de-sacWood stoveMultiple inviting living spacesBright sunroom
- 36 days
- 2,496
- 134
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kara Emerich Cell:231-218-0075,
Century 21 Northland 231-929-7900
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1948599
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 109.32
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 111.21
- Dimensions: 11 x 10.11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Mud Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Full,Daylight,Finished Rooms,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,675
- Total interior livable area: 2,675 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,147
- Finished area below ground: 528
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Heated Garage, Concrete Floors, RV Access/Parking, Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: RV Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Invisible
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Countryside View, Water, Bay View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Dimensions: 105 x 316
- Features: Level, Sloped, Landscaped, Subdivided, Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0523300100
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Meadowridge Acres
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,865
- Annual tax amount: $4,951
- Price range: $659K - $659K
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$645,000
$613,000 - $677,000
$3,806/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $659,000-5.7%$246/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+84%$261/sqft |
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| 7/9/2019 | Listing removed | $379,800$142/sqft |
Source: Real Estate One #1861375 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2019 | Pending sale | $379,800$142/sqft |
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| 6/26/2019 | Sold | $379,800$142/sqft |
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| 5/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $379,800$142/sqft |
Source: REO-TC/Randolph #1861375 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,951 +5.1% | $258,000 -7.7% |
| 2024 | $4,711 +4.2% | $279,500 +31.2% |
| 2023 | $4,520 +4.1% | $213,000 +4% |
| 2022 | $4,343 -1.6% | $204,800 +27.5% |
| 2021 | $4,413 | $160,600 -1% |
| 2020 | -- | $162,200 +2.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $157,800 -1.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $159,800 -0.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $159,900 +7% |
| 2016 | -- | $149,400 +1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $147,500 +0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $146,700 +0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $146,000 -0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $146,900 -2.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $150,300 -1% |
| 2008 | -- | $151,820 +5.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $143,340 +6.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $134,100 +7.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $124,950 +6.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $117,630 +3.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $113,470 +4.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $108,730 +4.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $104,460 |
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Neighborhood: 49684
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.




