Just four scenic miles from downtown Traverse City, this exceptional Old Mission Peninsula property presents a rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home with 103 feet of private East Bay frontage for under $1,000,000. Offering a beautiful shoreline with both sandy and natural rocky areas, remarkably clear turquoise water, and breathtaking sunrises, this is the only active Old Mission Peninsula property with private bay frontage below the million-dollar mark at the time of listing. Meticulously maintained, the 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers more than 2,500 finished square feet designed to capture water views from nearly every room, featuring an inviting open floor plan centered around a striking walk-around fireplace, a relaxing sunroom, and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor living spaces perfect for entertaining, enjoying your morning coffee, or simply soaking in Northern Michigan's beauty throughout all four seasons. Situated on nearly an acre, additional highlights include a main-floor primary suite with a private bath, main-floor laundry, natural gas, an attached two-car garage with a workshop, 17 sections of dock, a 6,000-pound boat lift, and numerous updates completed by the current owners, allowing you to move in and immediately enjoy the Old Mission Peninsula waterfront lifestyle. Surrounded by wineries, orchards, parks, and everything that makes Old Mission Peninsula one of Northern Michigan's most desirable destinations, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
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$1,200,000
8729 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
4beds
2,520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
0.71 Acres Lot
$1,200,100 Zestimate®
$476/sqft
$3,901 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,200,100
$1.12M - $1.30M
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Striking walk-around fireplaceInviting open floor planRemarkably clear turquoise waterMain-floor laundryRelaxing sunroomBreathtaking sunrises
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Listed by:
Weston Buchan Cell:231-590-4355,
REO-TCRandolph-233022 231-946-4040
Bought with:
Karen Ardery, 6501382161
Century 21 Northland
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1947497
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 178.71
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 11.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 86.25
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 107.69
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 12.1
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 133.4
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.6
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 140.17
- Dimensions: 10.7 x 13.1
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 221.44
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 12.8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 155.61
- Dimensions: 17.1 x 9.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 358.16
- Dimensions: 29.6 x 12.1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Solarium/Sun Room, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Den/Study, Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Flooring: Vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Basement: Full,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Egress Windows,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,520
- Total interior livable area: 2,520 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,668
- Finished area below ground: 852
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Drive Under/Built-In, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Sidewalk, Garden, Rain Gutters, Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water, Bay View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
- Waterfront features: All Sports, Rocky Shoreline, Sandy Bottom, Bluff (less than 10ft), Great Lake
- Body of water: East Bay
- Frontage type: Priv Frontage (Across Rd)
- Frontage length: 103
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Dimensions: 103 x 300
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 1101902100
- 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: 1967
- Major remodel year: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $476/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,743
- Annual tax amount: $7,462
- Price range: $1.2M - $1.2M
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Sold | $1,200,000+20%$476/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1947497 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $999,900+66.6%$397/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1947497 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2020 | Sold | $600,100+0%$238/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty solds #-8970045636828056394 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $600,000-2.4%$238/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty Paramount #1875396 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2019 | Listing removed | $615,000$244/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1862141 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2019 | Price change | $615,000-1.6%$244/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1862141 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $625,000+35.9%$248/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-402 #1862141 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2012 | Listing removed | $460,000$183/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Northland #1738973 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $460,000+15.3%$183/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 NORTHLAND #1738973 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2011 | Listing removed | $399,000$158/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $399,000+185.2%$158/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS #1727126 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/1994 | Sold | $139,900$56/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,462 +5.7% | $449,200 +9.2% |
| 2024 | $7,060 +5% | $411,500 +48.2% |
| 2023 | $6,723 +7.1% | $277,600 -5% |
| 2022 | $6,276 -7.7% | $292,200 +24.2% |
| 2021 | $6,801 +0.4% | $235,300 -2.5% |
| 2020 | $6,771 | $241,400 +7.7% |
| 2019 | $6,771 +2.1% | $224,100 +15.8% |
| 2018 | $6,632 | $193,500 +0.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $191,800 +8.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $176,800 +6.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $165,900 +4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $158,700 -8.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $172,800 -3.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $178,700 -18.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $219,300 +5.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $208,700 +4.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $199,700 +14.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $173,800 +15% |
| 2004 | -- | $151,167 +3.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $146,196 +6.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $137,196 +17.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $117,030 +29.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $90,418 |
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Neighborhood: 49686
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- 7/10Eastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.5 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 3.6 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.2 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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