A truly rare offering on Old Mission Peninsula—where panoramic views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bay become part of your everyday backdrop. Properties like this don’t come around often, and for good reason: you simply can’t recreate this vantage point. Set on 11.89 acres, this historic 1914 stone home blends timeless character with modern updates, surrounded by rolling countryside, mature trees, and vineyard landscapes. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with 2,626 finished square feet, thoughtfully positioned to capture water views from multiple angles. Beyond the home, the property delivers unmatched versatility: Attached 1-car garage, detached 3-car garage barn with classic Northern Michigan charm, and a large pole barn with dual doors, ideal for equipment, storage, or hobby use. Also includes automatic whole house backup generator. Whether you’re looking for a private estate, working farm, or a legacy property on Old Mission, this is a setting that simply cannot be duplicated. Note that a boat slip at Bowers Harbor is also available for an additional cost.
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
11.89 acresLot Size
$647Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Shawn Schmidt• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
A truly rare offering on Old Mission Peninsula-where panoramic views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bay become part of your everyday backdrop. Properties like this dont come around often, and for good reason: you simply cant recreate this vantage point. Set on 11.89 acres, this historic 1914 stone home blends timeless character with modern updates, surrounded by rolling countryside, mature trees, and vineyard landscapes. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with 2,626 finished square feet, thoughtfully positioned to capture water views from multiple angles. Beyond the home, the property delivers unmatched versatility: Attached 1-car garage, detached 3-car garage barn with classic Northern Michigan charm, and a large pole barn with dual doors, ideal for equipment, storage, or hobby use. Also includes automatic whole house backup generator. Whether youre looking for a private estate, working farm, or a legacy property on Old Mission, this is a setting that simply cannot be duplicated. Note that a boat slip at Bowers Harbor is also available for an additional cost.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80067450
Aug 12, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 28, 2026
Listed
$2,500,000
$719/sq ft
REALCOMP #78080067450
Aug 12, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 28, 2026
Listed
$2,500,000
$719/sq ft
+75
Premier property with premier boat slip accommodating a 45' boat at Bowers Harbor. A truly rare offering on Old Mission Peninsula-where panoramic views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bay become part of your everyday backdrop. Properties like this dont come around often, and for good reason: you simply cant recreate this vantage point. Set on 11.89 acres, this historic 1914 stone home blends timeless character with modern updates, surrounded by rolling countryside, mature trees, and vineyard landscapes. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with 2,626 finished square feet, thoughtfully positioned to capture water views from multiple angles. Beyond the home, the property delivers unmatched versatility: Attached 1-car garage, detached 3-car garage barn with classic Northern Michigan charm, and a large pole barn with dual doors, ideal for equipment, storage, or hobby use. Also includes automatic whole house backup generator. Whether youre looking for a private estate, working farm, or a legacy property on Old Mission, this is a setting that simply cannot be duplicated.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,502 (−32.6%)
2024
$6,675 (+5.7%)
2023
$6,315 (+5.0%)
2022
$6,014 (+7.1%)
2021
$5,614 (+1.0%)
2020
$5,557 (−0.5%)
2019
$5,586
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.89 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,626
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,626
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
11-004-001-01
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
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Historical weather
Traverse City, MI • 49686
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2770 Nelson Rd
$2,096,203
$154K under list price of $2.25M
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