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888 River Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
About this home
Serene, calming, urban escape. .. .amazing 880' of Boardman River Frontage includes 4.73 acres of a private treed setting for this 3bedroom 2 bath cottage styled home, master suite with panoramic view of river, private master bath- jetted tub, sitting area (office) & deck off Master which was added to original home in 1998 in addition to large family room. Two bedrooms on the main floor, lots of storage. Family gathering dining room and kitchen with built-in book cases, covered porch and large wood deck to watch the kayaks & canoes go by. Boardwalk & deck at river's edge. Plus 38x24 pole barn w/ power & large garden shed to care for the beautiful gardens. Back up generator so never without power. A unique property.

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Sale history for 888 River Rd
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$142/sq ft
$152/sq ft
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Tax history for 888 River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- # of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
- Garage Type: Attached Garage, Gar Door Opener
- Parking: Garage
Interior
- Interior Features
- Rooms: Great Room, Pantry
- Interior Features: Spa/Jetted Tub, Walk-In Closet, Skylights
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
- Bedroom Information
- Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 14 x 14
- Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
- Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Wood
- Bedroom 3 Level: Main
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=12
- Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- # of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 3
- Dining/Kitchen Information
- Dining Room Floor Covering: Laminate
- Kitchen Floor Covering: Laminate
- Kitchen Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimension: 16 x 8
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Dining Room Dimension: 16 x 16
- Family/Great Room Information
- Family Room Floor Covering: Carpet
- Family Room Level: Lower
- Family Room Dimensions: 22 x 17
- Library/Den/Living Room Information
- Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
- Living Room Level: Main
- Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 12
- Laundry/Basement Information
- Laundry Room Floor Covering: Laminate
- Laundry Room Level: Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
- Foundation Type: Slab
- Property Features
- On Waterfront
- Water Features: Dock/Pier Facility, River Frontage, Water View
- Frontage Type: Water
- Lake Name: Boardman River
- Property Information
- Out Buildings: Pole Barn, Shed
- Property Type: Residential
- Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
- Year Built: 1990
- Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 400
- Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 400
- Lot Information
- Lot Size: 880,365
- Zoning: Residential
- Land Information
- Acreage: 4.73
- Roads: Gravel
- Frontage: 880
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
- Water Heater: Propane Hot Water
- Water: Private Well
- Cooling System: Central A/C
- Heating System: Forced Air
- Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
- Unit 5 Information
- Living Room Dimensions: L=3000
- School Information
- School District: Traverse City Area Public School
- School District: Traverse City Area Public School
- Location Details
- Municipality: East Bay Twp
- Mail City: Traverse City
- Subdivision: metes and bounds
- Municipality: East Bay Twp
- Area (Municipality): East Bay Twp (28003)
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,000
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 6.2 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1990
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Grand Traverse County
- APN: 03-118-031-00
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 8.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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