Charming Raised Ranch in a great location to Traverse City and all the activities of Leelanau County. This home is FUN and COOL! Boasting 4 spacious bd rm, 2 bath, living rm on main level with floor to ceiling windows & hickory floor is open to kitchen, family rm on walk-out level. Boiler radiant heat. Hook up for wood stove in living rm and in apartment. Many updates since 2016 include: added 3/4 bath, 1 bedroom, new floor covering throughout, exterior doors, paint & trim, food pantry, new kitchen lay-out open to living rm, 2019 water htr, created family room & mud room, retaining wall/landscape, huge wrap-around decking, 2 apple & 2 mulberry trees, garden, wood shed, barn and more. All measurements and acreage have been obtained from third party sources and deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Buyer or its' agent should verify.
Surrounded by Leelanau County's natural beauty, privately set back off the road, yet less than 10 minutes to Munson Hospital and Downtown Traverse City is the setting for this well cared for 3 BR/2 BA 2,218 Finished Sq Ft home featuring an Up North Knotty Pine interior along with floor to ceiling Southern exposure. Generous size rooms, 640 Sq Feet of Multi-level decks and a 1,040 Sq Ft garage with full bath including shower and mechanics pit. Affordable taxes! 2.13 Acres of mature hardwoods and evergreens round out this peaceful setting for you, the new owner. Seller offering up to $3,000 contribution with acceptable offer to use as Purchaser chooses.
REALCOMP #78001160103
Jun 17, 2016
Sold
$213,500
$175/sq ft
Apr 22, 2016
Listed
$229,000
$188/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1155111
Jan 20, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jan 20, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 19, 2015
Listed
$229,900
$189/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001155111
Jan 20, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2015
Listed
$229,900
$189/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$993 (−67.9%)
2024
$3,094 (−20.6%)
2023
$3,895 (+4.9%)
2022
$3,715 (+83.0%)
2021
$2,030 (+0.7%)
2020
$2,016 (+2.9%)
2019
$1,960
Tax history for 12161 S Bugai Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$993 (−67.9%)
2024
$3,094 (−20.6%)
2023
$3,895 (+4.9%)
2022
$3,715 (+83.0%)
2021
$2,030 (+0.7%)
2020
$2,016 (+2.9%)
2019
$1,960
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.13 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,218
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Leelanau County
APN
004-670-002-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 1
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Parking: Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
Rooms: Great Room, Pantry
Interior Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener (Owned)
Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Lower
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bedroom 2 Level: Lower
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=11
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 4 Floor Covering: Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
Kitchen Floor Covering: Vinyl
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 10 x 8
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 16 x 9
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 18 x 16
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
Laundry Room Level: Lower
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood, Cement Siding
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Property Features
Water Features: None
Property Information
Out Buildings: Barn, Shed
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1990
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1210
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 1080
Lot Information
Lot Size: 240,387
Zoning: Agricultural
Land Information
Acreage: 2.1
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water Heater: Propane Hot Water
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Baseboard
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2300
School Information
School District: Traverse City Area Public School
School District: Traverse City Area Public School
Location Details
Municipality: Elmwood Twp
Mail City: Traverse City
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Elmwood Twp
Area (Municipality): Elmwood Twp (45004)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,218
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Leelanau County
APN: 004-670-002-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Long Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
8/10
West Senior High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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