Traverse City Real Estate

Traverse City Real Estate

Welcome to Traverse City, Michigan – a gem nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. Known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant community, Traverse City is a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. With its picturesque landscapes, the city is surrounded by lush cherry orchards, rolling hills, and pristine beaches, making it a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Traverse City boasts a rich history and a thriving arts scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and festivals that celebrate local talent. The annual National Cherry Festival draws visitors from all over, showcasing the region’s famous cherry harvest through lively parades, delicious food, and family-friendly activities. Stroll through the charming downtown area, where you’ll find an array of unique boutiques, cozy cafes, and award-winning restaurants featuring farm-to-table cuisine.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Traverse City offers endless recreational opportunities. Explore the scenic trails of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, or spend a day kayaking on the crystal-clear waters of the bay. In the winter months, the nearby slopes provide excellent skiing and snowboarding options, ensuring that adventure is never far away.

With its friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, Traverse City is not just a destination; it’s a place to call home. Whether you’re seeking a vacation retreat or a permanent residence, Traverse City has something for everyone. Discover the charm of this beautiful city and experience the best of Michigan living!

Newest Listings in Traverse City

9789 Westwood Drive, Traverse City
$547,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1952182 MLS ⋅ Westwoods BLDG.
Discover comfortable living in the desirable Westwoods community, a quiet neighborhood known for its well-maintained homes and convenient west-side location. Situated on a spacious one-acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a welcoming setting with a nicely maintained yard and a large backyard providing plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the main living area features vaulted ceilings that create an open, airy feel, while the primary bedroom offers a private bath and spacious walk-in closet. Recent improvements include new LVP flooring in the living room, kitchen, laundry room, and hallway, along with a new water softener, water filtration system, and reverse osmosis system installed in 2026. An attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience, while the full unfinished basement provides abundant storage and the opportunity for additional finished living space. Conveniently located just minutes from Gilbert Park and Long Lake public access, with downtown Traverse City and area amenities a short drive away, this home offers a great combination of space, comfort, and location. Click on the virtual tour for an incredibly realistic view of the interior.

9789 Westwood Drive, Traverse City
3915 Smokey Ridge Road, Traverse City
$859,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1952180 MLS ⋅ Smokey Ridge BLDG.
Spectacular sweeping views of East Bay on Old Mission Peninsula! Enjoy water views from nearly every room of this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home. Expansive floor to ceiling windows in the living room create a stunning focal point, showcasing panoramic views of East Bay and Leffingwell Point, while filling the space with abundant natural light. The freshly updated kitchen is both functional and beautiful, featuring quartz countertops and plenty of seating. Flexible floor plan offers an opportunity for a main level office or formal dining room. The updated main level primary suite provides a welcome retreat. The refreshed lower level features fresh flooring and paint. Both of the spacious bedrooms as well as the family room showcase the stunning bay views, and an additional full bathroom completes the space. Surrounded by orchards, vineyards, and views for miles, this home gives you all of the best that the Old Mission Peninsula has to offer.

3915 Smokey Ridge Road, Traverse City
721 W Blue Star Drive, Traverse City
$459,000
1952168 MLS
Corner lot with great visibility, 128’ of frontage and pylon sign on high-traffic US 31 (24,000+ vehicles per day). Nicely updated 1,650 sf retail/office building with extra parking/yard area. Building has rear storage area with sliding door for larger deliveries. Commercial General zoning allows for a variety of uses including retail, office, auto sales, personal/business services and restaurant. Located in growing retail corridor. Good redevelopment opportunity if larger building needed and municipal sewer available.

721 W Blue Star Drive, Traverse City
1511 Kent Street, Traverse City
$495,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1952167 MLS ⋅ Premier Place BLDG.
Welcome to Premier Place, where privacy, convenience, and an active Traverse City lifestyle come together. Just minutes from downtown and steps from direct access to the scenic Boardman Lake Loop Trail, this condo also includes shared Boardman Lake frontage and a community picnic area. The Traverse Area District Library, shopping, dining, and downtown Traverse City are all just moments away. Inside, this spacious 3 bedroom, 4 full bath condo features a gorgeous newer kitchen with quartz countertops and updated appliances. The inviting living and dining area opens to a private patio overlooking a peaceful wooded setting. A main floor bedroom and full bath provide added flexibility, along with a convenient main floor washer and dryer hookup. Upstairs, the primary suite features a tiled shower, double sinks, and walk in closet. The guest bedroom also offers its own ensuite full bath with a tiled shower. The finished lower level adds even more living space with a family room, full bath, office or craft room, laundry area, and plenty of storage. Complete with a detached garage, this is a truly unique opportunity in Premier Place, offering space, privacy, and convenient access to some of the best of Traverse City.

1511 Kent Street, Traverse City
2035 N US-31 N Unit #2204, Traverse City
$7,500
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1952162 MLS ⋅ Tamarack Lodge BLDG.
Tamarack Lodge! Fractional ownership. White Birch room 2204 is a 1,420 sq ft, 2br 2ba second floor unit. Absolutely outstanding water views and the best sugar sand beach imaginable from this waterfront condo in Traverse City on Lake Michigan's East Grand Traverse Bay. This is a fixed week unit (week 1). $67 per month association dues cover pretty much everything except for room cleaning and property taxes. All furnishings and linens included, even the fully stocked kitchen (appliances, pots, pans, silverware, etc). The purchase price is a one time fee guaranteeing you week 1 year after year as long as you pay the monthly HOA, annual property taxes and cleaning fee. Tamarack Lodge owners also have the option to use the amenities in the two adjacent hotels (one on each side of Tamarack) like the swimming pool, beaches, exercise facilities, etc at a cost of $35 per person per week. Get your piece of the North today!

2035 N US-31 N Unit #2204, Traverse City
2035 N US-31 N Unit #2502, Traverse City
$9,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1952161 MLS ⋅ Tamarack Lodge BLDG.
Tamarack Lodge sells their condos fractionally. This is Junior Penthouse Suite 2502 (Cedar) and is a 1,060 sq ft, 2br 2ba 5th floor penthouse unit that directly faces the water and has magnificent views of Lake Michigan's East Grand Traverse Bay. It has a private patio facing the water and the beach is as sandy as you can hope for, perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Comes turn key, fully furnished (beds, couches, tables, chairs, TVs, linens, etc), gas fireplace, well appointed kitchen complete with appliances, silverware, pots & pans, etc, and it has its own washer/dryer. The purchase price is a one time fee which guarantees week 39 every year (exact dates change slightly each year) for as long as you own the unit, pay the monthly HOA fee ($51), annual property taxes ($266) and cleaning fee ($210 at the end of the week). The HOA fee covers gas, electric, cable TV, WIFI, water, sewer, trash removal, snow removal, building insurance, content & liability insurance, outside and inside maintenance. Basically, after you pay the one time purchase price (plus approximately $1,000 in closing costs) your out of pocket expenses going forward are then only the monthly HOA, annual property taxes and the cleaning fee. Tamarack Lodge owners also have the option to use the amenities in the two adjacent hotels (one on each side of Tamarack) like the swimming pool, beaches, exercise facilities, etc at a cost of $35 per person per week. This could be your "Up North" vacation destination for the years to come!”

2035 N US-31 N Unit #2502, Traverse City
2035 N US-31 N Unit #2502, Traverse City
$9,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1952160 MLS ⋅ Tamarack Lodge BLDG.
Tamarack Lodge sells their condos fractionally. This is Junior Penthouse Suite 2502 (Cedar) and is a 1,060 sq ft, 2br 2ba 5th floor penthouse unit that directly faces the water and has magnificent views of Lake Michigan's East Grand Traverse Bay. It has a private patio facing the water and the beach is as sandy as you can hope for, perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Comes turn key, fully furnished (beds, couches, tables, chairs, TVs, linens, etc), gas fireplace, well appointed kitchen complete with appliances, silverware, pots & pans, etc, and it has its own washer/dryer. The purchase price is a one time fee which guarantees week 24 every year (exact dates change slightly each year) for as long as you own the unit, pay the monthly HOA fee ($51), annual property taxes ($351) and cleaning fee ($210 at the end of the week). The HOA fee covers gas, electric, cable TV, WIFI, water, sewer, trash removal, snow removal, building insurance, content & liability insurance, outside and inside maintenance. Basically, after you pay the one time purchase price (plus approximately $1,000 in closing costs) your out of pocket expenses going forward are then only the monthly HOA, annual property taxes and the cleaning fee. Tamarack Lodge owners also have the option to use the amenities in the two adjacent hotels (one on each side of Tamarack) like the swimming pool, beaches, exercise facilities, etc at a cost of $35 per person per week. This could be your "Up North" vacation destination for the years to come!”

2035 N US-31 N Unit #2502, Traverse City
Peninsula Drive, Traverse City
$265,000
1952148 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.
Some properties make you start sketching floor plans before you’ve even made it back to the car. This 5.26 acre parcel on Old Mission Peninsula is one of them. Rolling land, views of orchards and vineyards, and mature hardwoods along the eastern boundary create a setting worth designing a home around. Picture a kitchen that catches the morning light, a generous porch for lingering over dinner, and space for the garden you’ve never quite had room for. The gently changing elevation offers potential for a walkout lower level, while the countryside views give you plenty to consider when deciding where the windows should go. Located on Peninsula Drive, the property brings the landscape of Old Mission into everyday life. A scenic drive home, the changing colors of the orchards, and a little more room to breathe. Bring your plans, your ideas, and maybe a pair of boots. This one deserves a walk.

Peninsula Drive, Traverse City
15563 Smokey Hollow Court, Traverse City
$425,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1952146 MLS ⋅ Smokey Hollow Acres BLDG.
Among the wineries, beaches, restaurants, crystal blue waters and green spaces of iconic Old Mission Peninsula, lies a hidden gem. This 3 bed, 1.5 bath tri-level home with metal roof and two car attached garage is your opportunity to have your dream of home ownership take flight.

15563 Smokey Hollow Court, Traverse City
3767 Blair Valley Road, Traverse City
$349,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1952145 MLS ⋅ Blair Valley Estates BLDG.
Welcome to 3767 Blair Valley Road! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch sits on approximately 0.53 acres in Traverse City. Featuring a spacious living area, island kitchen, large attached garage, and convenient ramped entrance in the garage, this home offers comfortable living with room to make it your own. Enjoy the deck, generous yard, and convenient location close to area amenities.

3767 Blair Valley Road, Traverse City
8616 Cedar Run Road, Traverse City
$472,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1952139 MLS ⋅ Metes & Bounds BLDG.
Set on 3 picturesque acres in Long Lake Township, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod farmhouse offers the perfect blend of country living and convenience, just minutes from downtown Traverse City. The property includes an impressive historic barn with loft, a large pole building, an insulated chicken coop, and an attached heated, insulated two-car garage, providing endless opportunities for hobbies, storage, livestock, or a small homestead. Inside, the home is warm and inviting with abundant natural light, a wood-burning stone fireplace in the living room, and an open kitchen that flows into a spacious great room featuring a wood stove and beautiful beam ceiling. The main-floor primary suite includes a private bath and convenient laundry, while the unfinished lower level offers plenty of storage. Surrounded by mature trees and park-like grounds, you'll enjoy the feeling of your own private retreat while remaining close to shopping, dining, healthcare, and the many lakes and recreation opportunities that make the Traverse City area so desirable. Additional acreage is available, with up to 10 total acres offered. Be sure to click the virtual tour for an immersive look inside the home.

8616 Cedar Run Road, Traverse City
2803 Garnet Court, Traverse City
$439,990
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1952120 MLS ⋅ Emerald Hills BLDG.
Immediate Occupancy New Construction allows you to have the benefits of a new home without the wait. This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features 1,626 sq. ft. of well-appointed living space. Enjoy a bright and welcoming feel every time you step through the door. First-floor primary suite with private en-suite, spacious island kitchen, with quartz counter tops, brushed chrome hardware and a walk-in pantry. Modern finishes, high-quality 36” upper cabinetry, lighting, and fixtures complete the look and feel. Enjoy the ease of maintenance-free living convenient, private, and serene. Two bedrooms upstairs with full bath. 2-Car attached garage. Full basement with egress window and bath plumbing for future expansion. Outside, lawn care and snow removal are taken care of, so you can spend weekends doing what you love. Interior photos are of Model home that is finished! Just minutes from downtown Traverse City, shopping, restaurants, and Grand Traverse Bay. Artfully crafted by Great Lake Construction."

2803 Garnet Court, Traverse City
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