Rare in-town beachfront house. You'll love the joys of spectacular sunrises, moonrises and fun-filled beach days that grace this Whiteford designed and built home on East Bay. The architecture and materials delight at every turn. Main floor primary, an office overlooking the water, a perfect deck for entertaining or peaceful days. The Ipe wood deck, stone patios and gardens overlook a gorgeous sandy beach with perfect boating and swimming conditions. No more than ten minutes from almost everything in town. Great biking, walking or running right outside your door. It's even more perfect than it sounds. Come see - but hurry.
Sold for $2,312,000
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$2,312,000
654 Birchwood Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
3beds
2,774sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
0.25 Acres Lot
$2,375,100 Zestimate®
$833/sqft
$4,984 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,375,100
$2.14M - $2.64M
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Beachfront houseIpe wood deckStone patiosGorgeous sandy beachBoating and swimming conditionsSpectacular sunrisesOffice overlooking the water
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jack Lane 231-995-0000,
REO-TCRandolph-233022 231-946-4040
Bought with:
Ann Porter, 6506044226
REO-TCRandolph-233022
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1937684
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Exercise Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143.75
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 126.5
- Dimensions: 11 x 11.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 233.84
- Dimensions: 15.8 x 14.8
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 23 x 18
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 152
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 399
- Dimensions: 21 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Sauna, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Beamed Ceilings, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, WiFi
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished Rooms,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,774
- Total interior livable area: 2,774 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,888
- Finished area below ground: 886
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Heated Garage, Concrete Floors, Asphalt, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Garden, Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water, Bay View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
- Waterfront features: All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Great Lake, Lake, Sandy Shoreline
- Body of water: East Bay
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 104
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Sauna
- Parcel number: 285100600800
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Contemporary,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: metes and bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $833/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,603,200
- Annual tax amount: $24,096
- Price range: $2.3M - $2.3M
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,1031 Exchange
- Ownership type: Private Owner
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $2,312,000+0.7%$833/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1937684 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000+83.6%$827/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1937684 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2018 | Sold | $1,250,000-3.8%$451/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2018 | Pending sale | $1,299,900$469/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1846238 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,299,900+210.2%$469/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-522 #1846238 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2011 | Sold | $419,000-8.7%$151/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2011 | Price change | $459,000-8%$165/sqft |
Source: Schmidt, Realtors #1712690 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2011 | Price change | $499,000-9.1%$180/sqft |
Source: Schmidt, Realtors #1712690 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2010 | Listed for sale | $549,000$198/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1712690 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,096 +7.5% | $801,600 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $22,408 +4.7% | $727,500 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $21,400 +2.1% | $662,500 +0.3% |
| 2022 | $20,966 +1% | $660,800 +2.9% |
| 2021 | $20,768 +0.3% | $641,900 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $20,696 | $594,900 +8.9% |
| 2019 | $20,696 +48.5% | $546,400 +19.9% |
| 2018 | $13,933 | $455,700 +2.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $446,500 +4.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $428,100 +16.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $367,200 +77.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $206,500 -27.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $283,400 +8.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $261,800 -0.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $263,500 -0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $264,130 +7.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $246,540 +10.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $223,480 |
| 2004 | -- | $223,480 +2.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $217,780 +13.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $191,550 |
| 2001 | -- | $191,550 |
| 2000 | -- | $191,550 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49686
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Eastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Eastern Elementary School
- 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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