OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2022 for $765K

$1,036,426

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,151/mo

•

1,650

sq ft

12005 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

About this home

Beautiful charming home with a gorgeous setting and amazing views of your own private frontage on East Bay. Bluff Road is a serene, quiet and a very desirable location on Old Mission Peninsula. This darling 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage ranch sits on a wooded and private corner lot with a large front and backyard space for family relaxing or any yard games. Landscaped and heavily treed with a gorgeous sandy beach. This is a home that the vacation seeking family might want to grab. Move-In ready with an open floor plan to update and make your own. This is a prime location and a rare opportunity with 100' of frontage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$628Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Molly Buttleman • Coldwell Banker Schmidt-522

•866-603-5140 (broker)

•bart.ford@cbgreatlakes.com (broker)

Bought with Ted Schweitzer • REO-TCFront-233021

•231-947-9800 (broker)

•reofront@realestateone.com (broker)

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•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #80000580

Redfin Estimate

$1,036,426

$271K since sold in November 2022$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 35.6% higher than the average sale price ($765K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,275,222
A
3 beds2 baths2,952 sq ft
11400 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$465,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft
12372 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
SOLD FEB 1, 2023
$355,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,500 sq ft
927 S Bayshore Drive Dr, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,287,900
D
3 beds3 baths2,249 sq ft
11537 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$439,600
E
3 beds2 baths1,338 sq ft
7560 Peaceful Valley Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690

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$2,397/mo

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Market trends in 49686, MI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.0%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$467K

$32K MoM

Avg. days on market

54d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

135

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$825,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,678 sq ft
221 Boardman Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 941-4500
$1,500,000
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
11568 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-2350
$7,800,000
4 beds6 baths7,255 sq ft
10860 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-2350
$487,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,587 sq ft
4367 Deerwood Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
$487,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,587 sq ft
4367 Deerwood Dr Lot : 13, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-4040
$365,000
2 beds1 bath960 sq ft
3888 Falling Leaf Trl, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 929-7900
$375,000
2 beds1 bath1,024 sq ft
3896 Falling Leaf Trl, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 929-7900
$365,000
2 beds1 bath960 sq ft
3878 Falling Leaf Trl, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 929-7900
$1,295,000
4 beds3 baths3,423 sq ft
628 Washington St, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 218-0303
$155,000
2 beds1 bath789 sq ft
3798 Vale Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 421-1970
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Sale history for 12005 Bluff Rd

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #80000580

Nov 21, 2022

Sold

$765,000

$464/sq ft

Sep 16, 2022

Listed

$825,000

$500/sq ft

REALCOMP #78080000580

Nov 21, 2022

Sold

$765,000

$464/sq ft

Sep 16, 2022

Listed

$825,000

$500/sq ft

Tax history for 12005 Bluff Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

15,681

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

1,650

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Grand Traverse County

APN

11-445-001-00

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Waterfront

Last updated by owner on Jan 7, 2026.

Nov 8, 2024 • Final

Building (residential) - alteration, remodel, repair

Construct a new laundry and storage room addition to an existing single-family home. Remodel the interior to enlarge the master bedroom, add closets, and reconfigure two bathrooms. Install a new garage side entry door, add a storage area, and replace a kitchen window.

Addition

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

Nov 7, 2024 • Final

Electrical (residential)

Install new electrical wiring on the main floor of a residential building. Replace the sub panel in the garage with a new sub panel and add a receptacle and recreational vehicle plug in the garage.

Electrical

New construction

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Attached Garage, Gar Door Opener
Parking: Garage

Interior

Interior Features
Has Fireplace
Rooms: Entry, Breakfast Nook/Room, Pantry
Interior Features: Window Treatment(S)
Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener (Owned)
Has Fireplace

Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=10
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Main): 2
# 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: 14 x 10
Dining Room Level: Main

Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 12

Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Block, Egress/Daylight Windows, Full, Unfinished
Laundry Room Level: Main

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch

Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Dock/Pier Facility, Water View, Sandy Bottom
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: East Bay

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1954
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1422
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0

Lot Information
SHORELINE: Bluff
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Sloping, Wooded
Lot Size: 100,316
Zoning: Residential

Land Information
Acreage: 0.36
Frontage: 100

Utilities

Utility Information
UTILITIES: Cable Available
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Baseboard, Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic

Location

Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1499

Homeowners Association Information
Association/Community Amenities: Trail(s)

School Information
School District: Traverse City Area Public School
School District: Traverse City Area Public School
Elementary School: Courtade Elementary School
Middle School: Traverse City East Middle Scho
High School: Central High School

Address Information
Street Designation: Road

Location Details
Directions: From Traverse City take E Front Street to Peninsula Drive, go R at the split of M37 and follow 6 miles to Bluff Road. Turn Left and the home is 2.6 miles on the left.
Municipality: Peninsula Twp
Mail City: Traverse City
Subdivision: Buena Vista Beach
Municipality: Peninsula Twp
Area (Municipality): Peninsula Twp (28011)

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,650
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 11-445-001-00
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 7, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS

Around this home

Schools

Eastern Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.6mi

7/10

Central High School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 13 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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Traverse City, MI • 49686

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$985,000 – $1.19M

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Home values near 12005 Bluff Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11766 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1393 Sq. Ft.	$1,513,869
12305 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2383 Sq. Ft.	$1,474,703

Address	Redfin Estimate
11887 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2023 Sq. Ft.	$1,613,312
12021 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$648,634

Address	Redfin Estimate
11909 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2950 Sq. Ft.	$1,752,663
11750 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	$1,403,904

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