Imagine starting your morning with coffee overlooking the sparkling waters of East Bay, then spending the afternoon on the water just steps from your door. Located along the shores of Old Mission, this waterfront ranch offers 100 feet of private frontage and beautiful water views. Inside, the inviting single-level layout features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious great room with a fireplace, and an island kitchen designed for gathering. Recent updates include renovated bathrooms, three mini-split A/C units, a new furnace, water heater, and generator for added comfort and peace of mind. With its private setting, classic Northern Michigan charm, and direct access to East Bay, this is an opportunity to embrace the waterfront lifestyle you've been dreaming of.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$962Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shawn Schmidt• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Imagine starting your morning with coffee overlooking the sparkling waters of East Bay, then spending the afternoon on the water just steps from your door. Located along the shores of Old Mission, this waterfront ranch offers 100 feet of private frontage and beautiful water views. Inside, the inviting single-level layout features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious great room with a fireplace, and an island kitchen designed for gathering. Recent updates include renovated bathrooms, three mini-split A/C units, a new furnace, water heater, and generator for added comfort and peace of mind. With its private setting, classic Northern Michigan charm, and direct access to East Bay, this is an opportunity to embrace the waterfront lifestyle you've been dreaming of.
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Oct 17, 2026
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$1,500,000
$962/sq ft
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Oct 9, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 26, 2011
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$479,000
$307/sq ft
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$479,000
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Sep 2, 2012
Listed
$479,000
$307/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 20, 2009
Sold
$398,290
$255/sq ft
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Dec 31, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jul 24, 2008
Listed
$575,000
$369/sq ft
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Dec 22, 2006
Sold
$400,000
$256/sq ft
Oct 31, 2006
Listed
$465,000
$298/sq ft
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Oct 31, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 7, 2006
Listed
$465,000
$298/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1060014
Dec 31, 2005
Listing Removed
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Oct 20, 2005
Listed
$595,000
$381/sq ft
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Aug 15, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jun 20, 2005
Listed
$595,000
$381/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,739 (+2.4%)
2024
$13,422 (+5.4%)
2023
$12,731 (+5.0%)
2022
$12,125 (+6.0%)
2021
$11,438 (+1.2%)
2020
$11,305 (+0.4%)
2019
$11,256
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,184
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,184
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
11-685-001-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
Oct 8, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential)
Install new mini split heating and air conditioning systems in a single-family home.
Add new electrical circuits to the house panel for two new air conditioning condensers.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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 94° expected this year, 12 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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Historical weather
Traverse City, MI • 49686
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Sun exposure
69/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
4.2 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 11568 Bluff Rd
$1,499,914
$86 under list price of $1.50M
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