This is home on the bay! Enjoy 102' of private frontage on a terrific well manicured beach. Inside you'll find pride of ownership with many upgrades including Pella windows. Beech hard wood floors, cherry cabinets, new roof & siding in 2015, a new furnace in 2013 and updated bathrooms with quartz & granite tops in 2019! Outside is a beautiful flower garden along with strawberries & raspberries and don't miss the opportunity to lounge on your large deck overlooking your front yard. The loft space could be used for an additional sleeping area or studio. Many possibilities for entertaining here! All dimensions and measurements are deemed liable, but should be verified by the buyer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$634Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rene Hills• REO-TCFront-233021
Bought with Bridget Carefoot• Century 21 Northland
This is home on the bay! Enjoy 102' of private frontage on a terrific well manicured beach. Inside you'll find pride of ownership with many upgrades including Pella windows. Beech hard wood floors, cherry cabinets, new roof & siding in 2015, a new furnace in 2013 and updated bathrooms with quartz & granite tops in 2019! Outside is a beautiful flower garden along with strawberries & raspberries and don't miss the opportunity to lounge on your large deck overlooking your front yard. The loft space could be used for an additional sleeping area or studio. Many possibilities for entertaining here! All dimensions and measurements are deemed liable, but should be verified by the buyer.
REALCOMP #78001216011
Aug 10, 2022
Sold
$910,000
$522/sq ft
Jul 6, 2022
Listed
$905,000
$520/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,593 (+1.9%)
2024
$9,416 (+7.5%)
2023
$8,763 (+109.6%)
2022
$4,182 (+7.1%)
2021
$3,903 (+1.0%)
2020
$3,864 (−0.5%)
2019
$3,884
Tax history for 12397 Bluff Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,593 (+1.9%)
2024
$9,416 (+7.5%)
2023
$8,763 (+109.6%)
2022
$4,182 (+7.1%)
2021
$3,903 (+1.0%)
2020
$3,864 (−0.5%)
2019
$3,884
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,742
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
11-134-030-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jul 3, 2023 • Final
Building (residential) - alteration, remodel, repair
Perform crawlspace encapsulation and install rim joist insulation and a drain in an existing single-family home.
Remodel
Jun 30, 2023 • Final
Plumbing (residential)
Install a single sump pump.
New construction
Plumbing
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,742
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 102
Water Body Name: East Bay
Lot Size Dimensions: 102 x 352
Lot Size Acres: 0.81
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: TraverseCity
Location Information
Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,742
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 11-134-030-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Eastern Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.0mi
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Central High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 8.2mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.05M – $1.27M
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