The historical Hannah Lay Beach House, built in 1927, is a spectacular 7 bed/5.5 bath Cape Cod style home which boasts 235’ of private, sugar sand East Bay frontage along Traverse City's Miracle Mile! Upon entry, you are greeted by a spacious living room with high beamed ceilings and a dual-sided stone gas fireplace. A beautiful kitchen with gleaming countertops and ample cabinet storage is adjoined to the dining area, surrounded by windows. Beyond the living room into the water-facing family room is the opposite side of the stone fireplace, a handsome wet bar, and panoramic water views. The views continue with an expansive Primary bedroom boasting a traditional bay window, large walk-in closet and a private en suite bath featuring a dual vanity and a tiled corner shower-for-two. A large, designated laundry hosts a charming built-in window seat and separate exit point. On the west side of the home is a sizable guest bedroom with water views, full hallway bath, and a mudroom, connecting to the carriage house via a breezeway. The upper levels overlook the living room below and host 3 roomy guest bedrooms, an office space, and two full baths as well as an upstairs stackable washer and dryer. Connected by the breezeway is a 2 bed/1 bath carriage house and garage. The space is light and airy with charming dormer windows, peaked ceilings, glossy wood floors, and a kitchenette. 2 additional bedrooms share a full bath. The 3-car garage hosts multiple closets and storage rooms, as well as a mudroom and half bath. The rear of the home hosts a custom stone patio facing the deep powdery beach and shimmering water of East Bay. This incredible home is perched on nearly 1-acre, and is in a prime location mere blocks way from downtown TC's best dining, shopping, beaches, and entertainment!
Sold for $3,475,000
$3,475,000
743 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
7beds
5,109sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
0.94 Acres Lot
$3,671,200 Zestimate®
$680/sqft
$6,005 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,671,200
$3.30M - $4.11M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert Brick 231-941-4500,
REMAX Bayshore - W Bay Shore Dr TC 231-941-4500
Bought with:
Audra Jackson, 6501402998
EXIT Northern Shores Realty-ER
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1920825
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 379.84
- Dimensions: 17.11 x 22.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 239.73
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 18.3
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221.76
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 13.2
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 245
- Dimensions: 14 x 17.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 135.2
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 13
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 398.48
- Dimensions: 29.3 x 13.6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 237.01
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 13.7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 414.78
- Dimensions: 27.11 x 15.3
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Other, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Nook, Other, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Michigan Basement,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,109
- Total interior livable area: 5,109 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,109
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Finished Rooms, Concrete, Circular Driveway, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: 2+ Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Sidewalk, Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Sandy Bottom, Gradual Slope to Water, Sandy Shoreline
- Body of water: East Bay
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 235
Lot
- Size: 0.94 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 0320709200
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $680/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,889,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,334
- Price range: $3.5M - $3.5M
- Date on market: 4/4/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 217 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2024 | Sold | $3,475,000-3.3%$680/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1920825 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2024 | Pending sale | $3,595,000$704/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1920825 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2024 | Price change | $3,595,000-7.2%$704/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1920825 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2024 | Price change | $3,875,000-7.7%$758/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1920825 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2024 | Price change | $4,199,900-2.3%$822/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1920825 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,299,900$842/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX of Michigan #1916003 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2023 | Pending sale | $4,299,900$842/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Michigan #1916003 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,299,900+330%$842/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1916003 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2005 | Sold | $1,000,000$196/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,781 +77.2% | $1,444,500 +13.8% |
| 2024 | $14,553 +5% | $1,269,500 +24.7% |
| 2023 | $13,860 +3.6% | $1,017,800 +21.2% |
| 2022 | $13,378 +1.8% | $840,100 +18.5% |
| 2021 | $13,142 -0.5% | $708,800 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $13,206 | $668,300 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $13,206 +2.5% | $632,300 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $12,890 | $594,500 +0.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $591,500 +3.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $570,300 +17.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $483,600 -4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $507,890 -12.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $583,010 +0.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $580,950 +1.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $572,150 +2.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $560,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $560,000 +1% |
| 2005 | -- | $554,400 +16.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $475,700 +0.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $474,800 +9.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $432,000 +27.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $339,800 +27.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $266,600 |
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Neighborhood: 49686
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Eastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 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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