1996 Island View Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
$2,495,000
Experience the beauty of waterfront living on Old Mission Peninsula with gorgeous sunset views. This inviting 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offering 150 feet of private sandy beach on West Bay and 2.43 acres of picturesque property. Set along the coveted shoreline, the home captures the timeless character of Northern Michigan with warm, natural finishes throughout. The main living spaces feature knotty pine walls, tile floors, and a fieldstone wood-burning fireplace, creating a comfortable setting for relaxing and gathering. A substantial 1,960 sq. ft. finished lower level provides valuable additional living space and flexibility for a variety of uses, whether as a recreation area, home office, guest space, or gathering area. The property also includes an impressive 816 sq. ft. detached second garage with loft area that could be finished for additional sq. ft., offering abundant room for vehicles, boats, recreational equipment, storage, or a workshop. Outside, enjoy the rare combination of 150 feet of private sandy West Bay frontage, large front lawn, 2.43 acres, and a corner parcel offering room to create your ideal waterfront retreat. The expansive property provides potential for additional development. Peninsula Township has indicated that a second home may be added to the property, and a property split may be possible; however, a variance would be required. Buyers should verify all development, zoning, and split possibilities with Peninsula Township. A special opportunity to own a substantial piece of Old Mission Peninsula waterfront with sandy beach, acreage, and ...
+ Read More| Mls #: | 80073687 |
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| Asking Price: | $2,495,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Type: | Single Family |
| Property Status: | Active |
| Ownership: | true |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Baths Full: | 3 |
| Lavatory: | 0 |
| Above Grade Sq Ft: | 2,400 |
| Fee Amount: | $0 |
| # Of Acres: | 2.43 |
| Architecture Style: | Ranch |
| Waterfront Y/N: | Yes |
| Town: | Traverse City |
| County: | Grand Traverse |
| ZIP: | 49686 |
| Year Built: | 1975 |
| Area: | Peninsula Twp (28011) |
| Sale/Rent: | For Sale |
| Fireplace Y/N: | Yes |
| Occupancy: | Negotiable |
| Section: | 32 |
| School District: | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
| Pre/Homestead: | Yes |
| Manufactured Y/N: | No |
| Contract: | Exclusive Right to Sell |
| Assessments Y/N: | No |
| Lot Size: | Irregular |
| Body Of Water: | West Bay |
| Garage Dimensions: | 22x26 |
| Lavatory: | 0 |
| Living Room Dimensions: | 15x17 |
| Dining Room Dimensions: | 14x15 |
| Kitchen Dimensions: | 14x17 |
| Family Room Dimensions: | 12x19 |
| Bedroom 1 Dimensions: | 13x16 |
| Bedroom 2 Dimensions: | 14x15 |
| Bedroom 3 Dimensions: | 13x14 |
| Bedroom 4 Dimensions: | 12x14 |
| Sev Year: | 2025 |
| Unit 6 Present Ann $: | $2,112 |
| Below Grade Sq Ft Finished: | 1,960 |
| Garage # Of Car: | 2 |
| Baths/Lavs Total: | 3 |
| Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: | Wood |
| Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: | Wood |
| Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: | Carpet |
| Bedroom 4 Floor Covering: | Carpet |
| Garage Y/N: | Yes |
| Frontage Type: | Water |
| Structure Style: | 1 Story |
| Ownership: | Private |
| Listing Broker Sign Y/N: | No |
| Municipality: | Peninsula Twp |
| Living Room Level: | Main |
| Dining Room Level: | Main |
| Kitchen Level: | Main |
| Family Room Level: | Main |
| Bedroom 1 Level: | Main |
| Bedroom 2 Level: | Main |
| Bedroom 3 Level: | Main |
| Bedroom 4 Level: | Main |
| Laundry Room Level: | Main |
| Source Mls: | MiRealSource |
| Originating Mls: | Aspire North REALTORS |
| Total Sq Ft Finished: | 4,360 |
| Frontage: | 150 |
| Directions: | Located on the south corner of Peninsula Dr & Island View Rd. |
| Online Appt. Reservations: | https://revolutions-air.aryeo.com/videos/01a0b6af-6b00-71e2-bea4-c899cf1bad3a |
| Appliances: | Refrigerator |
| Basement Type: | Block, Egress/Daylight Windows, Full, Partially Finished |
| Cooling System: | Central A/C |
| Exterior Construction: | Wood |
| Exterior Features: | Patio |
| Garage Type: | Attached Garage, Gar Door Opener |
| Heat/Fuel Type: | Natural Gas |
| Heating System: | Forced Air |
| Financial Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Parking: | Garage |
| Sewer/Septic: | Septic |
| Water: | Private Well |
| Water Features: | All Sports Lake, Water View, Waterfront |
| Zoning: | Residential |
| Rooms: | Formal Dining Room |
| Out Buildings: | Second Garage |
| Rent Spree Y/N: | No |
| Site/Lot Features: | Corner Lot, Sloping, Wooded |
| Utilities: | Cable Available |
| View: | Bay View |
| Price/Frontage: | $16,633.00 |
| Primary Bath Y/N: | Yes |
| Possession: | Negotiable (Possession) |
Listing Courtesy of: Schaub Team Premier Realty
Listing Agent: Tim Schaub
231-883-3545
P.O. Pox 956 Suttons Bay, MI 49682
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