Now is your chance to own one of the standout and most picturesque homes on Old Mission Peninsula. Just a stones throw to town, this home satisfies that buyer seeking timeless home character but with updates in all the right places. Built in 1929, this home is solid, comfortable and holds all the historic charm of an old cherry orchard farmhouse but remodeled complementing it's original era. Driving up the circular driveway gives this home presence. .. add in the large cylindrical columns at the front elevation and you know you have definitely arrived somewhere special. Separate garages allows for separate spaces for unique car owners and double doors entering the home from each space gives added security and insulation. The master bedroom is located on the main living level which holds the formal dining, kitchen, bath, living and family room and outside deck. All rooms have views to amaze. Three fireplaces give you the option: pick a book, pick a room and settle in for that "home away from home" experience. Two bedrooms are found up the second flight of stairs. This floor includes a shared bath, and two walk in closets in each room. They too have views of East Bay that won't disappoint. So let's talk details; original base and case, two swinging butler doors with original foot stops, unique built in closet spaces to not waste space, wood flooring (no carpet in this home), built in cabinetry in most rooms, extra secret spaces for more storage. There is so much to see in this gorgeous and charming estate. And if garden tranquility of the backyard is not what you seek one day, your waterfront is just a across the street and is completely private. With 150' of privacy, East Bay is at your beck and call. Welcome Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.88 acresLot Size
$576Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Martin• All Non Member Activity
Now is your chance to own one of the standout and most picturesque homes on Old Mission Peninsula. Just a stones throw to town, this home satisfies that buyer seeking timeless home character but with updates in all the right places. Built in 1929, this home is solid, comfortable and holds all the historic charm of an old cherry orchard farmhouse but remodeled complementing it's original era. Driving up the circular driveway gives this home presence. .. add in the large cylindrical columns at the front elevation and you know you have definitely arrived somewhere special. Separate garages allows for separate spaces for unique car owners and double doors entering the home from each space gives added security and insulation. The master bedroom is located on the main living level which holds the formal dining, kitchen, bath, living and family room and outside deck. All rooms have views to amaze. Three fireplaces give you the option: pick a book, pick a room and settle in for that "home away from home" experience. Two bedrooms are found up the second flight of stairs. This floor includes a shared bath, and two walk in closets in each room. They too have views of East Bay that won't disappoint. So let's talk details; original base and case, two swinging butler doors with original foot stops, unique built in closet spaces to not waste space, wood flooring (no carpet in this home), built in cabinetry in most rooms, extra secret spaces for more storage. There is so much to see in this gorgeous and charming estate. And if garden tranquility of the backyard is not what you seek one day, your waterfront is just a across the street and is completely private. With 150' of privacy, East Bay is at your beck and call. Welcome Home!
REALCOMP #78001174526
Nov 3, 2017
Sold
$640,000
$269/sq ft
Aug 19, 2017
Listed
$680,000
$286/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1138780
Feb 27, 2015
Sold
$395,500
$166/sq ft
Apr 7, 2014
Listed
$419,000
$176/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001138780
Feb 27, 2015
Sold
$395,500
$166/sq ft
Apr 7, 2014
Listed
$419,000
$176/sq ft
Old Mission's Bostwick farmhouse with privately owned 150' East Bay frontage. 1920's Victorian era home. Dramatic entry foyer welcomes guests to the main floor living spaces. Master bedroom w/ built ins, 3 fireplaces, hardwood floors throughout. Formal dining overlooking the entry portio and lakeside decking. Updated kitchen w/ family room, vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling split stone fireplace. Circle drive through split stone pillars gracing a beautiful lawn and two story pillars. 120' dock included.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1135749
Jan 8, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 17, 2013
Listed
$484,500
$204/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1110772
Sep 19, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 21, 2013
Listed
$499,900
$210/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1105309
Feb 6, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 20, 2012
Listed
$519,900
$218/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,587 (+1.9%)
2024
$8,429 (+5.7%)
2023
$7,974 (+5.0%)
2022
$7,594 (+7.1%)
2021
$7,088 (+1.0%)
2020
$7,017 (−0.5%)
2019
$7,054
Tax history for 8713 Center Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,587 (+1.9%)
2024
$8,429 (+5.7%)
2023
$7,974 (+5.0%)
2022
$7,594 (+7.1%)
2021
$7,088 (+1.0%)
2020
$7,017 (−0.5%)
2019
$7,054
*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
3
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.88 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,476
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
11-019-014-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Nov 13, 2024 • Final
Soil erosion permit - residential
Level the soil in the backyard to even out the lawn. Install a small boulder wall to assist with the leveling process.
Grading
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Exhaust Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Hot Water, Humidity Control, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace