500' of outstanding Boardman River 6.3 acre property plus abuts to state land for even more privacy. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is beautifully remodeled with maple floors, bright colors to help capture all the natural light from surround windows in open main floor living, year around home. Huge wrap around porch to embrace the fabulous changing river views, grilling area & covered. This home includes a 624sq. ft guest house w/ 3/4 bath, room for many guests, plus 36'x30' large pole barn, concrete floor, insulated & wired with overhead door w/ opener. This charming home only 15 minutes to Traverse City.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
6.3 acresLot Size
$618Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Beccy Janis• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-522
Near Shore to Shore Horse Trail. The setting is amazing, several acres w/ 500ft. on Boardman River abut State Land. .. The main house, 3BR/2bath is beautifully remodeled & tastefully decorated with lots of windows for natural light and nature sightings. The year round guest home is studio style w/ kitchen & bath. Topping it off; an insulated out-building large enough for multi-cars, toys and shop; generator included. Well maintained road, just 15 min's to town! "Oh look. .. a deer!"
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1093200
Aug 6, 2010
Listing Removed
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Feb 8, 2010
Listed
$349,900
$279/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1086098
Feb 11, 2010
Listing Removed
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Feb 3, 2009
Listed
$349,900
$279/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1085324
Mar 14, 2009
Listing Removed
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Dec 10, 2008
Listed
$390,000
$312/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1081319
Nov 14, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 14, 2008
Listed
$460,000
$367/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1996
Sold
$163,250
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,979 (+9.3%)
2024
$9,126 (+4.0%)
2023
$8,772 (+5.0%)
2022
$8,354 (+3.0%)
2021
$8,112 (+1.0%)
2020
$8,029 (+41.4%)
2019
$5,679
Tax history for 511 S Broomhead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,979 (+9.3%)
2024
$9,126 (+4.0%)
2023
$8,772 (+5.0%)
2022
$8,354 (+3.0%)
2021
$8,112 (+1.0%)
2020
$8,029 (+41.4%)
2019
$5,679
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.58 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,696
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
12-003-025-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
Oct 4, 2024 • Final
Building (residential) - addition
Construct a one-story addition on a crawl space foundation. Build a deck and covered porch.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: Entry, Great Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener (Owned)
Has Fireplace
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16 x 14
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=14
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
Kitchen Floor Covering: Wood
Kitchen Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: L=21
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Floor Covering: Wood
Family Room Level: Main
Family Room Dimensions: 26 x 24
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Wood
Basement Type: Block, Outside Entrance
Laundry Room Level: Main
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: River Frontage, Water View
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Boardman River
Property Information
Out Buildings: Pole Barn
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1977
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 465,676,400,782
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 6.3
Roads: Gravel
Frontage: 500
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas, Wood
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1252
School Information
School District: Traverse City Area Public School
School District: Traverse City Area Public School
Location Details
Municipality: Union Twp
Mail City: Traverse City
Subdivision: Metes and Bounds
Municipality: Union Twp
Area (Municipality): Union Twp (28012)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 12-003-025-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
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Schools
Courtade Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
7/10
Central High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 12.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$735,000 – $890,000
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