7470 S Shugart Rd Lot : 13+, Traverse City, MI 49684
About this home
Step onto South Lake Leelanau’s most coveted stretch of shoreline, featuring a sandy beach and spectacular western facing sunsets over the lake! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1,780 sq ft ranch, built in 1991, offers turn-key, one-level living with an open living room showcasing lake views and a cozy gas fireplace, plus a spacious waterside primary suite. Additional features include an attached 2+ car garage and a detached outbuilding ideal for storing all your water toys. This rare offering includes two separate parcels, including a vacant back lot with potential to build a 2nd home (buyer to verify details with zoning). Located on quiet, low-traffic Shugart Shores, just 15 minutes from Downtown Traverse City, this property sits in Bingham Township, where Short Term Rentals are allowed with a township permit. Soak up summer on the expansive waterside deck, entertain, relax, and create unforgettable lakeside memories. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity on Lake Leelanau! Septic replacement options may include A) leasing a neighboring property for a traditional system or B) potentially an on-site ATS, subject to site work, testing, approvals, and not guaranteed (details for both on file).
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$704Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jonathan Oltersdorf• Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
•231-271-7777 (broker)
•vicky@oltersdorf.com (broker)
Bought with Marissa Wege• Five Star Real Estate - Front St TC
Step onto South Lake Leelanau’s most coveted stretch of shoreline, featuring a sandy beach and spectacular western facing sunsets over the lake! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1,780 sq ft ranch, built in 1991, offers turn-key, one-level living with an open living room showcasing lake views and a cozy gas fireplace, plus a spacious waterside primary suite. Additional features include an attached 2+ car garage and a detached outbuilding ideal for storing all your water toys. This rare offering includes two separate parcels, including a vacant back lot with potential to build a 2nd home (buyer to verify details with zoning). Located on quiet, low-traffic Shugart Shores, just 15 minutes from Downtown Traverse City, this property sits in Bingham Township, where Short Term Rentals are allowed with a township permit. Soak up summer on the expansive waterside deck, entertain, relax, and create unforgettable lakeside memories. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity on Lake Leelanau! Septic replacement options may include A) leasing a neighboring property for a traditional system or B) potentially an on-site ATS, subject to site work, testing, approvals, and not guaranteed (details for both on file).
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Public record
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Single Family Residential
County
Leelanau County
APN
001-720-013-00*
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 27x23
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Attached Garage, Gar Door Opener
Parking: Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
Rooms: Entry, Great Room
Interior Features: Window Treatment(S)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener (Owned)
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Fireplace
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=11
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Main): 3
Has Primary Bath
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 3
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Kitchen Floor Covering: Laminate
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 14 x 9
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 12 x 10
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Family Room Level: Main
Family Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 13
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
Basement Type: Interior Access, Wood
Laundry Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Dimensions: 13 x 10
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Deck, Lawn Sprinkler
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: All Sports Lake, Dock/Pier Facility, Water View, Waterfront, Interior Lake
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: South Lake Leelanau
Property Information
Unit/Building Number: Lot: 13+
Out Buildings: Second Garage
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1991
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SHORELINE: Sand
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Subdivision, Cleared
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 0.9
Frontage: 85
Utilities
Utility Information
UTILITIES: Cable Available
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Other (See Remarks), Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1780
School Information
School District: Suttons Bay Public School Distri
School District: Suttons Bay Public School Distri
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: S Lakeview Road to Shugart Rd, L at water to house.
Municipality: Bingham Twp
Mail City: Traverse City
Subdivision: Shugart Shores
Municipality: Bingham Twp
Area (Municipality): Bingham Twp (45001)
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Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Leelanau County
APN: 001-720-013-00*
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Suttons Bay Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
6/10
Suttons Bay Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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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
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, 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
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Estimated sale price
$1.19M – $1.44M
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