Little Traverse Lake waterfront home in Leelanau County! Offering secluded lakeside living, this deep 1.69 acre parcel boasts direct frontage w/ south-facing views, beautiful woodland & hundreds of acres of national park land just across the road. Ideal for the large household or family vacation compound, the sprawling 4BR mid-century ranch home offers convenient main floor living w/ huge living area, stone fireplace, sunroom & 2 full baths. Dual sliders open to large waterside deck & gazebo, perfect for sunning & outdoor meals. Detached 2 car garage for storage/parking & whole-house generator to keep things running 24-7. Great central location between Glen Arbor & Leland shopping/dining, Lake Michigan, hiking, golf & scenic roads.
Little Traverse Lake waterfront home in Leelanau County! Offering secluded lakeside living, this deep 1.69 acre parcel boasts direct frontage w/ south-facing views, beautiful woodland & hundreds of acres of national park land just across the road. Ideal for the large household or family vacation compound, the sprawling 4BR mid-century ranch home offers convenient main floor living w/ huge living area, stone fireplace, sunroom & 2 full baths. Dual sliders open to large waterside deck & gazebo, perfect for sunning & outdoor meals. Detached 2 car garage for storage/parking & whole-house generator to keep things running 24-7. Great central location between Glen Arbor & Leland shopping/dining, Lake Michigan, hiking, golf & scenic roads.
REALCOMP #78001171559
Jul 21, 2017
Sold
$600,000
$293/sq ft
May 18, 2017
Listed
$650,000
$317/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,827 (−79.2%)
2024
$8,802 (−13.5%)
2023
$10,177 (+4.9%)
2022
$9,700 (+26.1%)
2019
$7,693
Tax history for 172 E Traverse Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,827 (−79.2%)
2024
$8,802 (−13.5%)
2023
$10,177 (+4.9%)
2022
$9,700 (+26.1%)
2019
$7,693
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,048
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Leelanau County
APN
003-011-019-00
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 Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Exhaust Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Propane, Other
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,048
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 102
Water Body Name: Little Traverse Lake
Lot Size Dimensions: 102 x 729
Lot Size Acres: 1.69
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,134.22
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Leland
Location Information
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,048
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Leelanau County
APN: 003-011-019-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Leland Public School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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