Traverse City Land for Sale

Traverse City Land for Sale

Welcome to Traverse City, Michigan—a picturesque gem nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. Known for its stunning natural beauty, this vibrant city is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a serene lifestyle. Traverse City boasts a unique blend of small-town charm and urban sophistication, making it an ideal place to call home.

With its lush landscapes, rolling vineyards, and pristine beaches, Traverse City is a paradise for nature lovers. The region is famous for its cherry orchards, with the annual National Cherry Festival celebrating the local harvest every summer. Explore the scenic trails of the nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, where you can hike, bike, or simply soak in breathtaking views of the coastline. In the winter, the area transforms into a winter wonderland, perfect for skiing, snowboarding, and cozying up by the fire.

If you're considering making Traverse City your home, now is the perfect time to explore the land for sale in this enchanting area. Whether you're looking to build your dream home, invest in a vacation getaway, or develop a unique project, the available parcels of land offer endless possibilities. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves lapping at the shore or sipping coffee while watching the vibrant colors of a Michigan sunset.

Traverse City isn't just a location; it's a lifestyle. With its rich culture, thriving culinary scene, and friendly community, you’ll find that life here is as sweet as the cherries that put this city on the map. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible community—discover the land for sale in Traverse City today!

Newest Traverse City Land for Sale

1950378 MLS ⋅ Paradise Ridge BLDG.

Private setting - New Subdivision - West Facing Views Beautiful two acre parcel just south of the Leelanau County line, one mile south of M72 and one mile north of Cedar Run. This beautiful wooded two acreage parcel is at the end of a private cul-de-sac in a new development with many attractive new homes. This property offers a mix of mature hardwoods, stunning west-facing views with the privacy and the beauty that makes the area so special. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Lake Ann, 15 minutes to Traverse City and 15 minutes to the wonderful beach communities of Empire and Glen Arbor. This property is perfectly located for all the activities offered in Northern Michigan. Boating, shopping, beaches, golf, dining, horses, hiking and biking are all at your disposal. This property offers the freedom and flexibility to create your future home to fit your specific dreams. This property allows you the opportunity to create YOUR Northern Michigan dream. Don't miss this opportunity to secure a standout parcel and bring your home design to life. Priced aggressively for a quick sale. Don't miss out.

000 Paradise Ridge Trail, Traverse City

1950337 MLS ⋅ Hoosier Flats BLDG.

So close to TC yet "out in the country". Beautiful hardwood mix parcel that's just a few miles from TC but not to secluded. Near 100's of acres of state land and trails. No HOA!

parcel D Theron Road, Traverse City

1950336 MLS ⋅ Hoosier Flats BLDG.

So close to TC yet "out in the country". Beautiful setting with mixture of hardwoods and pines near 100's of acres of state land and trails. No HOA!

parcel C Theron Road, Traverse City

1950333 MLS ⋅ Hoosier Flats BLDG.

So close to TC yet "out in the country". Ideal south facing parcel with whispering pines for your backyard serenity! End of cul-de-sac location near 100's of acres of state land and trails. No HOA!

parcel B Theron Road, Traverse City

1950296 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

Lovely fully wooded 6.5 acre parcel in Garfield township close to everything but no TC taxes. Build your dream home in the middle of this wooded parcel and have a rural life minutes to Traverse City or Kingsley.

00 Birmley Road, Traverse City

1950295 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

Buildable lot on creek just off Garfield. Old electric pole on property

0000 Garfield, Traverse City

1950235 MLS ⋅ Arbor View BLDG.

Located in an established neighborhood close to Long Lake access and just minutes to Traverse City this 1/2 acre parcel has underground utilities, natural gas and cable internet and this lot has beautiful mature trees. 8x16 outbuilding allowed, & fences allowed. Hoa $105/mo for road maintenance. See documents for well & septic info.

4029 Center Farm Lane, Traverse City

1950224 MLS ⋅ Boardman Acres BLDG.

This rare opportunity offers an impressive 200 feet of private frontage directly on the Boardman River—a renowned Blue Ribbon Trout Stream and one of Michigan's top trout fisheries, boasting self-sustaining populations of brown, brook, and rainbow trout. Properties with this level of direct access on this premier section of the river seldom become available, making this a truly exceptional find for the discerning buyer seeking exclusivity and natural beauty. Imagine launching your kayak or canoe right from your own backyard, casting a line for trophy trout, or simply relaxing to the soothing sounds of the flowing water—your personal river adventure awaits. Conveniently located just minutes from vibrant Traverse City, this unbeatable location combines serene riverside living with easy access to world-class dining, shopping, wineries, golf, and all the cultural amenities Northern Michigan has to offer. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of this highly sought-after Blue Ribbon waterway property.

820 E Boardman Acres Drive, Traverse City

1950216 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

This is a prime opportunity to own 4.22 acres on the Old Mission Peninsula with 123 feet of private frontage and sweeping views of East Grand Traverse Bay. Two contiguous parcels comprise this listing, the larger of which is accessible from Center Road and the smaller of which is accessible from Bluff Road. A high ridge runs through the center of the parcels, which offers space for multiple home sites and panoramic water views. The parcel that is accessible from Bluff Road has a potential build site on Bluff Road, with private East Bay frontage across the street.

00000 Bluff Road, Traverse City

1950131 MLS ⋅ Metes & Bounds BLDG.

A beautiful 5-acre parcel offering the space, privacy, and setting you've been looking for—just outside the Huellmantel Lake Estates development and within easy reach of Long Lake. The property offers ample room to create a home that fits your vision, with plenty of land to enjoy the best of Northern Michigan living. Spend summer days at Long Lake's parks and beaches, explore the surrounding countryside, or make the short drive into downtown Traverse City for dining, shopping, and entertainment. A rare opportunity to build on a generous parcel in a desirable location with recreation, nature, and town all close at hand.

00 Huellmantel Lake Road, Traverse City

1950085 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

Escape to your own Northern Michigan retreat on 7.74 wooded acres featuring a private seasonal pond and direct access to hundreds of acres of nearby state land. Whether you're dreaming of building a year-round home, a weekend getaway, or a hunting retreat, this property offers the privacy, natural beauty, abundant wildlife, mature trees, and recreational opportunities that make Northern Michigan so desirable. Explore the adjoining state land, watch deer and other wildlife from your own property, or simply enjoy the peaceful setting surrounding the pond. The wooded landscape provides a beautiful backdrop for a future home or cabin while preserving the seclusion buyers seek. Conveniently located just minutes from Lake Ann and within easy reach of Traverse City, Crystal Lake, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, you'll enjoy both privacy and access to some of northwest Michigan's most treasured destinations. Rarely does a property offer this combination of acreage, a private water feature, direct recreational access, and proximity to Traverse City. Don't miss this opportunity to own your own piece of Northern Michigan. Please see the video to more fully appreciate the beauty of the property.

20047 Davis Lake Road, Traverse City

1950057 MLS ⋅ Metes And Bounds BLDG.

Discover the perfect setting for your future home on this beautiful 6.36-acre wooded parcel near Traverse City, Michigan. Featuring a wonderful mixture of mature hardwoods and evergreens, this property offers the privacy, natural beauty, and space you've been searching for. Whether you're looking to build your forever home, a seasonal getaway, or invest in Northern Michigan land, this property provides endless possibilities. With over six acres of wooded terrain, you'll have plenty of room to create the home you've always envisioned while still having space for a pole barn, workshop, recreational storage, gardens, or additional outdoor living areas. The natural landscape offers multiple potential building locations, allowing you to design a setting that takes full advantage of the surrounding woods and peaceful atmosphere. The property features frontage on county-maintained Supply Road, providing dependable year-round access, along with the potential for additional access from Muncie Lake Road. This flexibility adds value and convenience when planning future development. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the property's location just a stone's throw from Island Lake and only a short drive to Spider Lake, Rennie Lake, and numerous other Northern Michigan lakes. Enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and endless recreational opportunities throughout the area. Despite its private setting, the property is only about 10 minutes from Traverse City, giving you easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, healthcare, golf courses, wineries, breweries, and everything else the region has to offer. Enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful country living with the conveniences of city amenities just minutes away. Properties offering this combination of acreage, mature woods, year-round access, and close proximity to Traverse City are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This exceptional parcel is ready to help bring your Northern Michigan dreams to life!

0000 Supply Road, Traverse City

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Gordon Liechti

Whether you are considering a home or condo in town or a vacation waterfront home in northern Michigan, Gordon and the team at The Mitten Group are involved every step of the way using the latest real estate software tools to help manage your purchase or selling of real estate. As your Buyer's Agent, Gordon’s experience in using state of the art AI based software search tools will find listings that meet your exact requirements moments after a new home is posted on the MLS. With years of experience in sales negotiation, Gordon will work to deliver the best terms and purchase price which will help the often-stressful steps of purchasing real estate much easier and more efficient than if you did it all yourself. He will assist you in finding the best financing sources, inspectors, surveyors and/or contractors which will help prioritize the paperwork and detail to guide you and saving valuable time. As your Sellers Agent, the detail prep work in selling a house on your own can be an overwhelming task. There's advertising to plan and budget for, open houses and private showings to arrange, purchase offers to negotiate, contract contingencies to worry about, and complicated paperwork to fill out. Make it easy on yourself by putting your home in the hands of an experienced former sales executive, business owner and professional realtor. The attention to detail begins with the process of creating a comprehensive market analysis study to determine the most appropriate price for your home, an essential first step. Gordon and his team will provide home staging advice and suggest landscaping changes that will help draw buyers. We'll take professional photos, video and advertise your home through a variety of methods, including local & national publications, social media and online MLS listings. When it comes to negotiating a purchase offer, Gordon will make sure that you get the best price the market will allow. He'll help you understand contract contingencies and details of the closing process, title work in addition to handling all of the paperwork. Essentially, he's here to represent you throughout the entire selling process, and to make sure that your real estate transaction is a positive and profitable experience. A little more about Gordon; After graduating from college with degrees in Biology and Business, Gordon was recruited by Texas Instruments with positions in strategic sales on the west coast, working with C-Level executives for over two decades, traveling around the world. After re-locating four times in his career, Gordon retired from high tech. Finally, as many others before him that have grown up in southern Michigan and vacationing in northern Michigan, Gordon relocated his family “up north” and purchased a lakefront home in Bowers Harbor, Old Mission Peninsula. At the same time he purchased a successful contracting business in Traverse City working closely with many of the area’s residential and commercial architects and builders. The company thrived offering customers top notch customer service. After building a large base of residential and commercial clients for almost a decade, the company was sold to a local contractor. Gordon began a career in real estate and has been enjoying helping clients from all over the country find their dream home in northern Michigan. Why choose Gordon as your realtor; There are of course many choices of fine realtors in Traverse City. Finding a common bond with your realtor is essential. A great realtor asks many questions as they must know their clients inside and out. Investing time with your realtor and having patience is important. With a love of architecture and attention to detail, Gordon’s first goal is to closely listen to his client, processing every detail. If it’s a requirement for a sunrise view over morning coffee or a sunset view with a glass of wine, the attention to detail is a top priority. Gordon becomes personally involved in both your personal and family life style requirements. If your objective is to sell your property, he has the experience of the area and its amenities to assist your lifestyle requirements.

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