15517 Bluff Road Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

Off Market Feb 2022 for $645K

$1,176,074

•

1,200

sq ft

15517 Bluff Road Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

About this home

Rare opportunity to own and secure a private waterfront place on historic Old Mission Peninsula. Play all day on your own sandy bottom beach in the fresh blue waters of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and cruise your boat directly across East Bay to the port of Elk Rapids. Just ten minutes from downtown Traverse City, this home is close to acclaimed, year-round eateries Peninsula Grill, Bad Dog Deli, Old Mission Tavern. Bowers Harbor Inn, Jolly Pumpkin as well as the Peninsula Market/service station and newly built Old Mission Community Library. Three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, Ranch with two car attached garage; large full unfinished basement; dual Bluff Road access to a large 43,930 sq. ft. parcel property; East Bay sunrise views; (2) 8' X 12' garden/storage/toy sheds; nearby farm/orchard/wineries. Tons of potential to personalize and make a truly incredible private waterfront experience. Daily sunrise surprise living The Peninsula Waterfront Life.

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$980Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jay Sluiter • Keller Williams Northern Michigan

Bought with Jay Sluiter • Keller Williams Northern Michigan

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•Source:REALCOMP #78001210942

Listing provided courtesy of Realcomp MLS

Redfin Estimate

$1,176,074

$531K since sold in February 2022$115K since August

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This home's estimate is 271.8% higher than the average sale price ($316K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$540,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
8779 Swan Point Rd, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$540,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
8779 Swan Point Rd Lot : 20, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$233,900
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,211 sq ft
503 Cedar St Lot : 250, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$233,900
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,211 sq ft
503 Cedar St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$175,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
609 Ash St Lot : 38, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$175,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
609 Ash St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629

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Market trends in 49686, MI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$400K

$34K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

134

13 MoM

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NEW 1 DAY AGO
$799,000
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3 beds1.5 baths1,464 sq ft
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3 beds2.5 baths2,070 sq ft
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$290,000
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4 beds4.5 baths3,447 sq ft
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Sale history for 15517 Bluff Road Rd

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #1210942

Feb 28, 2022

Sold

$645,000

$538/sq ft

Feb 28, 2022

Sold

$645,000

$538/sq ft

Oct 26, 2021

Listed

$695,000

$579/sq ft

Oct 26, 2021

Listed

$695,000

$579/sq ft

REALCOMP #78001210942

Feb 28, 2022

Sold

$645,000

$538/sq ft

Oct 26, 2021

Listed

$695,000

$579/sq ft

Tax history for 15517 Bluff Road 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

0.6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,200

Year built

1974

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Grand Traverse County

APN

11-114-006-10

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Exhaust Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Interior Features
Window Features: Bay Window(s)
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access, Block, Daylight, Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,200
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Other
Foundation Details: Block

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Waterfront Access
Has View
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: Sloped
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 108
Water Body Name: Grand Traverse Bay
Lot Size Dimensions: 127 x 353 x 120 x 392
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Zoning Description: Residential

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Schools Information
High School District: TraverseCity

Location Information
Subdivision Name: METES AND BOUNDS

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 11-114-006-10

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Eastern Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 10.9mi

7/10

Central High School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 11.1mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° 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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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

$1.12M – $1.35M

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Home values near 15517 Bluff Road Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15410 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 909 Sq. Ft.	$596,817
15390 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$604,988

Address	Redfin Estimate
15396 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1096 Sq. Ft.	$651,496
15466 Old Bluff Trail, Traverse City, MI 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1884 Sq. Ft.	$1,112,395

Address	Redfin Estimate
15426 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 560 Sq. Ft.	$573,402
15393 Old Bluff Trail, Traverse City, MI 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 2760 Sq. Ft.	$1,360,432

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