Perfectly positioned at the base of coveted Old Mission Peninsula, this updated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home offers one of the most desirable locations in all of Traverse City. Walkable to East Bay Park, Eastern Elementary School, and Traverse City Central High School, while also being just minutes from downtown Traverse City and everything Old Mission Peninsula has to offer, the convenience and long term desirability here is difficult to replicate. Inside, the home has been extensively updated with functionality and comfort in mind. The renovated kitchen anchors the main living space while the layout offers open sight lines with more intentionally defined spaces, a floor plan design that is becoming increasingly desirable compared to fully open concepts. Multiple living areas throughout the home provide flexibility for entertaining, relaxing, or working from home, including a standout solarium filled with natural light and year round usability. All bathrooms have been renovated including the private primary ensuite featuring a tiled glass surround shower and updated vanity. Nearly every window throughout the home features high end motorized blinds adding both convenience and a clean modern finish. Outside, the fully landscaped and irrigated yard pairs perfectly with the Trex deck and hot tub creating a private outdoor setting that is difficult to find this close to town. A rare unfinished lower level offers additional opportunity for future finished living space, storage, fitness area, or media room allowing the next owner flexibility to continue adding value over time. This is the type of location buyers wait for. Updated, move in ready, close to everything, and positioned in one of Traverse City’s most consistently desirable areas.
Sold for $655,000
$655,000
511 Birchwood Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
4beds
2,113sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.27 Acres Lot
$655,400 Zestimate®
$310/sqft
$3,523 Estimated rent
Home value
$655,400
$603,000 - $714,000
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Trex deckRenovated kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Trent Sims Cell:231-388-0770,
The Mitten Real Estate Group 231-421-1970
Bought with:
Nicole Novak, 6501450819
The Mitten Real Estate Group
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1945412
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11.33 x 16.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14.08 x 9.67
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 9.33 x 13.25
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 145.98
- Dimensions: 11.92 x 12.25
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.42
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 21.58 x 15.42
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18.42 x 10.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.58 x 24.17
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, Mud Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, WiFi
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Concrete
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds
- Basement: Full,Daylight,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,113
- Total interior livable area: 2,113 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,113
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors, Asphalt, Shared Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: 2+ Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Balcony, Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Seasonal View, Water, Bay View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
- Waterfront features: Near Pub.Access w/in 500'
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 120' x 100'
- Features: Cleared, Level, Landscaped, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 285155601100
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Eastwood
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $310/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,750
- Annual tax amount: $7,740
- Price range: $655K - $655K
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $655,000+0.8%$310/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1945412 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+73.3%$308/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1945412 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2021 | Sold | $375,000$177/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,551 +7.5% | $222,100 -3.5% |
| 2024 | $7,022 +4% | $230,100 +19.9% |
| 2023 | $6,755 +58.4% | $191,900 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $4,266 +1% | $184,100 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $4,226 +0.3% | $175,600 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $4,211 | $167,900 +6.9% |
| 2019 | $4,211 +2.1% | $157,000 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $4,124 | $141,100 +1% |
| 2017 | -- | $139,700 +3.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $134,800 +14.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $117,600 +6.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $110,300 +3.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $107,000 -15.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $126,500 -3.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $131,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $131,100 +4.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $125,600 +10.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $113,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $113,800 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $103,390 |
| 2002 | -- | $103,390 |
| 2001 | -- | $103,390 +7.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $96,080 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49686
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Eastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
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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