488 E River Road Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696

Off Market Oct 2018 for $550K

$1,023,917

•

2,530

sq ft

488 E River Road Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696

About this home

The luxury of privacy is yours. Welcome to Deer Creek a meticulously cared for home on a secluded 13.5 acres with 900 feet of prime frontage on the rippling waters of the Blue Ribbon Trout Stream, Boardman River, a mere ten minutes from town. A compound worthy of enjoyment for generations. This rare, magazine featured home boasts a well appointed chef's kitchen, a great room with soaring ceilings and a wall of windows affording an abundance of natural light plus a towering fireplace constructed of split natural crystal infused fieldstone, the unique loft feature allows for another bedroom and office if desired, expansive decks for entertaining and river gazing, low maintenance well landscaped grounds, and an exquisite master suite with river views and private deck. In addition, there are two 2+ car garages. Both outbuildings feature additional storage and one also contains a loft and heated workshop. Generator included. The drone video really captures the essence of this tranquil property please be sure and view it. Shown by appointment only.

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

13.5 acresLot Size

$405Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Shelly Drossart • REO-TCFront-233021

Bought with Mark Hagan • Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:REALCOMP #78001173600

Listing provided courtesy of Realcomp MLS

Redfin Estimate

$1,023,917

$474K since sold in October 2018$146K since August

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This home's estimate is 90.1% higher than the average sale price ($539K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$379,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,719 sq ft
249 Peach Tree Dr, East Bay Township, MI 49896
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$379,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,224 sq ft
249 Peach Tree Dr Lot : 11, Traverse City, MI 49896
SOLD OCT 15, 2025
2899 River Bend Rd, East Bay Township, MI 49686
$1,100,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,442 sq ft
2899 River Bend Rd, East Bay Township, MI 49686
SOLD OCT 17, 2025
$435,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,605 sq ft
1966 Black Bark Ln, Traverse City, MI 49696
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$399,000
E
5 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
1967 Black Bark Ln, Traverse City, MI 49696

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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

New listings for sale

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NEW 8 HRS AGO
1482 Oban Way, East Bay Township, MI 49686
$675,000
3 beds3 baths3,020 sq ft
1482 Oban Way, East Bay Township, MI 49686
NEW 29 HRS AGO
$324,000
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
1771 Saint Joseph St, Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 642-2363
NEW 33 HRS AGO
$550,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,440 sq ft
2571 Twin Bay Dr, Traverse City, MI 49696
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$699,000
2 beds1 bath600 sq ft
2143 Pinehurst Trl, Traverse City, MI 49696
VIDEO TOUR
$299,900
2 beds1 bath625 sq ft
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5 beds3.5 baths3,271 sq ft
1688 Pergola Ave, Traverse City, MI 49696
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$499,900
4 beds2.5 baths3,150 sq ft
834 Shamrock Ln, Traverse City, MI 49696
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3 beds3 baths1,960 sq ft
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$349,900
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Sale history for 488 E River Road Rd

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #1173600

Oct 31, 2018

Sold

$550,000

$217/sq ft

Oct 31, 2018

Sold

$550,000

$217/sq ft

Jul 14, 2017

Listed

$550,000

$217/sq ft

Jul 14, 2017

Listed

$550,000

$217/sq ft

REALCOMP #78001173600

Oct 31, 2018

Sold

$550,000

$217/sq ft

Jul 14, 2017

Listed

$550,000

$217/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #1048989

Jun 11, 2004

Listing Removed

—

May 17, 2004

Listed

$565,000

$223/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #1042912

Jun 9, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 28, 2003

Listed

$565,000

$223/sq ft

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

28.96 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,530

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Grand Traverse County

APN

03-118-019-10

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 9, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Propane

Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 11
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Partial

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,530
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Log

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront
Has View
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Barn(s), Second Garage, Shed(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Wooded
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 900
Water Body Name: Boardman River
Lot Size Dimensions: 300 x 2000
Lot Size Acres: 13.5
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 & BOUNDS

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,530
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 28.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 03-118-019-10

Home facts updated by county records on Jan 9, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Cherry Knoll Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.7mi

7/10

East Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi

7/10

Central High School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° 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, 2 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

$973,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 488 E River Road Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
301 E River Road, Traverse City, MI 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$422,947
272 E River Road, Traverse City, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1582 Sq. Ft.	$583,380

Address	Redfin Estimate
2899 River Bend, Traverse City, MI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1281 Sq. Ft.	$1,258,397
589 E River Road, Traverse City, MI - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1388 Sq. Ft.	$731,659

Address	Redfin Estimate
323 E River Road, Traverse City, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1527 Sq. Ft.	$449,363
2866 River Bend, Traverse City, MI 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1480 Sq. Ft.	$863,223

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