Google street view image for 12456 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

Off market jan 2013 for $450K

$1,513,376

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,053/mo

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1 ba

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1,390

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12456 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

About this home

Enjoy 120 feet of direct private East Bay frontage on Old Mission Peninsula. This classic ranch home takes full advantage of gorgeous views over-looking East Bay. Home offers a semi-open main floor layout with 3 bedrooms & 1 full bath, large water side deck for outside entertaining; unfinished walk-out lower level is plumbed for bath and kitchenette area. Property also has vacant land across Bluff Rd. for future use.

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

1.3 acresLot Size

$1,089Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Linda Schaub • REO-TCRandolph-233022

•231-946-4040 (broker)

•lbradford@realestateone.com (broker)

Bought with Dee Kingston • Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City

•231-922-2350 (broker)

•tracy@schmidthq.com (broker)

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•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #1109964

Redfin Estimate

$1,513,376

$1.1M since sold in January 2013$41K since September

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This home's estimate is 125.9% higher than the average sale price ($670K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$460,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,094 sq ft
609 Spruce St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629-9710
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,275,222
B
3 beds2 baths2,952 sq ft
11400 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$465,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft
12372 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
SOLD NOV 17, 2025
$1,050,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,310 sq ft
13588 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686-9717
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$350,000
E
3 beds1 bath3,176 sq ft
8144 Cairn Hwy, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$420,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
1189 Gray Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

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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 12456 Bluff Rd

Tax history for 12456 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

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,392

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Grand Traverse County

APN

11-134-025-00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.

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
Rooms: Entry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=10
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1

Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 12 x 11
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 12 x 8

Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 14 x 21

Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Block, Full, Walk Out

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Aluminum
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio

Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: All Sports Lake
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: East Bay

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1964
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1340
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0

Lot Information
Zoning: Residential

Land Information
Acreage: 1.3
Frontage: 120

Utilities

Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Baseboard, Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic

Location

Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1390

School Information
School District: Traverse City Area Public School
School District: Traverse City Area Public School

Location Details
Municipality: Peninsula Twp
Mail City: Traverse City
Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
Municipality: Peninsula Twp
Area (Municipality): Peninsula Twp (28011)

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,392
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 11-134-025-00

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Eastern Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.1mi

7/10

Central High School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi

7/10

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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 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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Estimated sale price

$1.44M – $1.74M

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Home values near 12456 Bluff Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11654 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3416 Sq. Ft.	$2,207,216
12475 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$486,803

Address	Redfin Estimate
12361 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	$770,617
12440 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 636 Sq. Ft.	$961,426

Address	Redfin Estimate
12341 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2287 Sq. Ft.	$807,536
12428 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 879 Sq. Ft.	$669,173

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