This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home is in the desirable Forestlane subdivision. Enjoy the convenience of in-town living with shopping, dining, and other amenities nearby—all without the city tax bill. This well-maintained home boasts a welcoming covered porch and classic brick, aluminum/vinyl siding for a timeless look. You'll find forced air heating and a tidy, full basement that could be finished to create a media room, game room, laundry room, or workout space. The home also offers ample room for a future bedroom and primary bathroom suite. Step outside into a beautifully landscaped, fully fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining under the shade of mature trees. There is plenty of space to add a garden or firepit to create your outdoor retreat. The attached two-car garage not only provides convenient parking but also extra storage. Located just two miles from public beaches on the bay, this property offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful neighborhood with sidewalks, municipal water and sewer, and natural gas, all while being close to nature and recreation.
Sold for $354,000
$354,000
979 S Forestlane Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
3beds
1,347sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.27 Acres Lot
$367,200 Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$2,527 Estimated rent
Home value
$367,200
$327,000 - $411,000
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Listed by:
Erica Foerster Cell:210-286-8954,
REO-TCFront-233021 231-947-9800,
Laura Cobb 231-409-7712,
REO-TCFront-233021
Bought with:
Non Member Office
NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1930645
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 187.68
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 106.82
- Dimensions: 9.8 x 10.9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 147.98
- Dimensions: 15.1 x 9.8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 177.48
- Dimensions: 18.11 x 9.8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 304.5
- Dimensions: 20.3 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Mud Room, Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Concrete
- Basement: Daylight
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,347
- Total interior livable area: 1,347 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,347
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 78 x 117 x 77 x 133
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0511000100
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Forestlane Subdivision
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $262,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,033
- Price range: $354K - $354K
- Date on market: 2/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Private Owner
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2025 | Sold | $354,000+16.1%$263/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1930645 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2025 | Pending sale | $305,000$226/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1930645 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $305,000+152.1%$226/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1930645 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/1999 | Sold | $121,000$90/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,135 +5% | $131,000 -1.6% |
| 2024 | $2,033 +4.1% | $133,100 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $1,953 +3.4% | $120,100 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $1,889 +0% | $108,600 +47% |
| 2021 | $1,889 | $73,900 -9% |
| 2020 | -- | $81,200 -5.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $86,200 +2.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $84,400 +12.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $75,100 +8.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $69,000 +11.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $62,100 -6.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $66,600 -7.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $71,900 -0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $72,300 -1.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $73,200 -6.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $78,260 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $74,540 +3.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $71,760 +2.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $69,800 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $65,830 +4.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,050 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $61,040 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $58,710 |
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Neighborhood: 49686
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Traverse Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Traverse Heights Elementary School
- Middle: Traverse City East Middle School
- High: Central High 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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