1280 Garfield Road, S, Traverse City, MI 49696

Off Market Aug 2025 for $350K

$321,580

•

1,376

sq ft

1280 Garfield Road, S, Traverse City, MI 49696

About this home

Escape to your own slice of country living with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on 4.2 beautiful acres filled with mature treesâ€”including one of the last grand elms in the area. Bring your vision and creativityâ€”this home needs some TLC, but the potential is endless! Step out onto the large deck and take in the peaceful views of your private acreage. The greenhouse, complete with electric and water, is ready for you to turn gardening dreams into reality. The lower level walk-out offers the perfect workshop space with easy access for all your hobbies and projects. If youâ€™ve been looking for a property where you can build sweat equity and make it truly your own, this is your chance. Peaceful setting, spacious land, and endless possibilities await!

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

4.24 acresLot Size

$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Ann Porter • REO-TCRandolph-233022

•231-946-4040 (broker)

•lbradford@realestateone.com (broker)

Bought with Thomas Krause • Krause Realty Solutions

•231-714-7219 (broker)

•tomskrause@gmail.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #80059917

Redfin Estimate

$321,580

$28K since sold in August 2025$34K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($321K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$580,000
A
3 beds2 baths3,312 sq ft
1139 Magnolia Dr, Traverse City, MI 49696
SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$305,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,284 sq ft
185 N Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696
SOLD NOV 30, 2012
1628 Carlisle Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
$149,000
C
4 beds1 bath1,560 sq ft
1628 Carlisle Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$265,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,550 sq ft
510 S Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$330,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,320 sq ft
1875 Lardie Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$295,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,486 sq ft
385 W Sleights Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696

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$2,329/mo

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Market trends in 49696, MI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$535K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 1280 Garfield Road, S

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #80059917

Aug 13, 2025

Sold

$350,000

$254/sq ft

Aug 13, 2025

Sold

$350,000

$254/sq ft

Jul 31, 2025

Contingent

—

Jul 21, 2025

Listed

$350,000

$254/sq ft

Jul 21, 2025

Listed

$350,000

$254/sq ft

REALCOMP #78080059917

Aug 13, 2025

Sold

$350,000

$254/sq ft

Jul 31, 2025

Contingent

—

Jul 21, 2025

Listed

$350,000

$254/sq ft

Escape to your own slice of country living with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on 4.2 beautiful acres filled with mature trees-including one of the last grand elms in the area. Bring your vision and creativity-this home needs some TLC, but the potential is endless! Step out onto the large deck and take in the peaceful views of your private acreage. The greenhouse, complete with electric and water, is ready for you to turn gardening dreams into reality. The lower level walk-out offers the perfect workshop space with easy access for all your hobbies and projects. If youve been looking for a property where you can build sweat equity and make it truly your own, this is your chance. Peaceful setting, spacious land, and endless possibilities await!

Tax history for 1280 Garfield Road, S

*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

4.24 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,376

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Grand Traverse County

APN

03-108-006-00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.

Property details

Interior

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Interior Features
Rooms: Great Room, Pantry
Appliances: Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer

Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 14 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 Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2

Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Laminate
Kitchen Floor Covering: Laminate
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 12 x 9
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 9 x 8

Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 21 x 17

Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: Block, Partially Finished
Laundry Room Level: Main

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Features
Water Features: None

Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed, Greenhouse
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1935
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1376
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 119

Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Cleared, Wooded
Zoning: Residential

Land Information
Acreage: 4.24

Utilities

Utility Information
UTILITIES: Cable Available
Heat/Fuel Type: Wood, Natural Gas
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Baseboard, Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic

Location

Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1495

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

Location Details
Directions: Home is just south of the intersection of Three Mile Rd and S Garfied Rd.
Municipality: East Bay Twp
Mail City: Traverse City
Subdivision: n/a
Municipality: East Bay Twp
Area (Municipality): East Bay Twp (28003)

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,376
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 03-108-006-00

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS

Around this home

Schools

Cherry Knoll Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi

7/10

East Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

7/10

Central High School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° 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, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Traverse City, MI • 49696

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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

$306,000 – $370,000

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Home values near 1280 Garfield Road, S

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1223 Garfield Rd S, Traverse City, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 952 Sq. Ft.	$135,488
1220 Garfield Rd S, Traverse City, MI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$415,332

Address	Redfin Estimate
1244 Garfield Rd S, Traverse City, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$605,483
1229 Garfield Rd S, Traverse City, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$202,055

Address	Redfin Estimate
1492 Garfield Rd S, Traverse City, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$358,780
1400 Garfield Rd S, Traverse City, MI - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$481,003

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