For sale

$3,990,000

Est. $24,494/mo —

•

6,945

sq ft

2721 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

About this home

A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece, Old Mission Peninsulaâ€™s Most Unique offering. Truly irreplaceable, this fully custom construction home offers breathtaking views and possibility of a boat slip at Bowers Harbor Marina. This one-of-a-kind estate has 360Â° of development protected views overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, vineyards, and orchards. Designed by world-renowned green architect William McDonough, this 5-bed, 6-bath home offers environmentally conscious luxury across 8.44 acres with producing vineyards (Chardonnay and Riesling). Features include a passive solar entry, indoor lap pool with panoramic windows, main floor art gallery, main floor master with en suite, and loft office with deck and bay views. Lower-level gallery with kitchenette, game room, and 4 bedrooms, 3 with en-suite baths, and stunning 50-ft underground wine cellar with redwood racks. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings. Exquisite craftsmanship throughout: curved copper rooflines, steel columns with custom wood saddles, radiant floor heating, dual-zone HVAC, smart home system, 3 fireplaces, ADA-accessible 1Â¾" solid birch doors, granite countertops, Baldwin/Kohler fixtures, and custom cabinetry. Updates made spring 2026 including 4 new sliding doors and more. Professionally landscaped with river and pond features. Two gardens could be re-imagined as additional decking with views. Sale of vineyard grapes to Black Star Farms can be negotiated. Additional 11.5-acre vineyard parcel available across the road. Ready for the next visionary to make it theirs.

Single-familyProperty Type

1996Year Built

8.44 acresLot Size

$575Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Shawn Schmidt • Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City

•231-922-2350 (broker)

•tracy@schmidthq.com (broker)

Listed by Carly Petrucci • Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City

•231-922-2350 (broker)

•tracy@schmidthq.com (broker)

Listing updated: May 27, 2026 at 06:06pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #80057590

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$24,494 per month

Principal and interest$20,969

Property taxes

$2,195

HOA dues

Home insurance

$1,330

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Eastern Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.1mi

7/10

Central High School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi

7/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Market insights

2721 Nelson Rd · $3,990,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 52 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $443,313. (89% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Cathedral/vaulted ceilings
Spa/jetted tub
Indoor pool
Security system
Walk-in closets
Window treatments
Gas fireplace

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on main level
Additional bedrooms on lower level
First-floor bedroom

Bathrooms
Primary bathroom present
Four full bathrooms
Two lavatories (half baths)
Six total baths/lavatories

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Freezer
Microwave
Range/oven
Refrigerator
Pantry
Kitchen on main level

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Water softener (owned)
Main-level laundry room

Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Radiant heating
Humidifier
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Attic fan
Exhaust fan
Electric water heater

Sale and tax history for 2721 Nelson Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #80057590

May 21, 2026

Price Changed

$3,990,000

$575/sq ft

Dec 1, 2025

Relisted

—

Dec 1, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Sep 24, 2025

Price Changed

$4,199,000

$605/sq ft

May 23, 2025

Listed

$4,399,000

$633/sq ft

REALCOMP #78080057590

May 21, 2026

Price Changed

$3,990,000

$575/sq ft

Mar 31, 2026

Relisted

—

Mar 27, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Dec 1, 2025

Relisted

—

Dec 1, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Sep 24, 2025

Price Changed

$4,199,000

$605/sq ft

May 23, 2025

Listed

$4,399,000

$633/sq ft

+70

A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece, Old Mission Peninsulas Most Unique offering. Truly irreplaceable, this fully custom construction home offers breathtaking views and possibility of a boat slip at Bowers Harbor Marina. This one-of-a-kind estate has 360‚ ° of development protected views overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, vineyards, and orchards. Designed by world-renowned green architect William McDonough, this 5-bed, 6-bath home offers environmentally conscious luxury across 8.44 acres with producing vineyards (Chardonnay and Riesling). Features include a passive solar entry, indoor lap pool with panoramic windows, main floor art gallery, main floor master with en suite, and loft office with deck and bay views. Lower-level gallery with kitchenette, game room, and 4 bedrooms, 3 with en-suite baths, and stunning 50-ft underground wine cellar with redwood racks. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings. Exquisite craftsmanship throughout: curved copper rooflines, steel columns with custom wood saddles, radiant floor heating, dual-zone HVAC, smart home system, 3 fireplaces, ADA-accessible 1‚ ¾" solid birch doors, granite countertops, Baldwin/Kohler fixtures, and custom cabinetry. Updates made spring 2026 including 4 new sliding doors and more. Professionally landscaped with river and pond features. Two gardens could be re-imagined as additional decking with views. Sale of vineyard grapes to Black Star Farms can be negotiated. Additional 11.5-acre vineyard parcel available across the road. Ready for the next visionary to make it theirs.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.25

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.42 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

6,168

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

6,168

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Grand Traverse County

APN

11-703-007-00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.

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 93° 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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Traverse City, MI • 49686

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Sun exposure

97/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 4% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.7 hrs

5.9 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 2721 Nelson Rd

$3,431,227

$559K under list price of $3.99M

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $500K to $2.9M.

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smaller lot
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Rental earnings

Est. $4,277 per month, based on comparable rentals

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