Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located just a few blocks from the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of Traverse City. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, this property offers the perfect combination of comfort, functionality, and location.
Step inside to bright spacious living areas and thoughtfully designed features throughout. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining space, ideal for entertaining or everyday living. The home also includes a versatile flex room—perfect as a 4th bedroom, home office, gym, or hobby space—tailored to meet your lifestyle needs.
Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard that's perfect for pets, kids, or relaxing summer evenings. The 2.5-car garage provides ample space for vehicles, storage, or a workshop, while additional outbuildings offer even more utility—ideal for gardening tools, recreational gear, or hobby use.
This property truly offers the best of Northern Michigan living: close to Lake Michigan beaches, downtown shopping, restaurants, trails, and all that vibrant Traverse City has to offer.
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Sold for $281,900
$281,900
854 Kelley St, Traverse City, MI 49686
3beds
1,804sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$289,400 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$2,941 Estimated rent
Home value
$289,400
$260,000 - $321,000
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Additional outbuildingsFully fenced yardVersatile flex roomThoughtfully designed features
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Listed by:
Brent Watkins 517-262-4812,
Your Future Investment Properties LLC,
Holly Watkins 517-262-4812,
Your Future Investment Properties LLC
Bought with:
Meghan Zammit, 6501402844
Century 21 Northland
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20250032740
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Programmable Thermostat
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,804 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,104
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Twoand Half Car Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: Bi Level
- Entry location: MidLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Dimensions: 55.00 x 165.00
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 285147807900
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
- Other equipment: Air Purifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2025 | Pending sale | $299,500+6.2%$166/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $281,900-5.9%$156/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Price change | $299,500-7.8%$166/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $324,900-7.1%$180/sqft |
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| 5/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,900$194/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,909 +7.5% | $163,600 +11% |
| 2024 | $2,705 +4.7% | $147,400 +13% |
| 2023 | $2,583 +2.1% | $130,400 +6.2% |
| 2022 | $2,531 +1% | $122,800 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $2,507 +0.3% | $117,700 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $2,498 | $107,600 +9.6% |
| 2019 | $2,498 +2.1% | $98,200 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $2,447 | $92,800 +0.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $92,400 +9.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $84,100 +5.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $79,900 +14.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $69,800 +7.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $65,200 -12.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $74,500 -9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $82,200 -1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $83,160 -2.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $85,600 +13.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $75,360 +5.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $71,440 +0.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $70,880 +15.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,370 +9% |
| 2001 | -- | $56,310 +6.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $52,810 |
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Neighborhood: Traverse Heights
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- 5/10Traverse Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
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