A true north hidden gem awaits! Great opportunity to own a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, spread-out on an over 1.6ac wooded lot with partial views of Rennie Lake. New energy efficient geothermal heat pump system (heat/AC), with backup fuel oil. Updated kitchen and main bathroom. LVP throughout, freshly finished basement with beautiful bedroom. Spacious 2-car attached garage. Located within TCAPS school district. Approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Traverse City. VASA trailhead just under 3 1/2 miles away. Spider Lake public access just 5 miles away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
1.61 acresLot Size
$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Knapp• Tandem Real Estate
•231-493-8083 (broker)
•david@tandemnorth.com (broker)
Bought with Kurtis Hissong• Wentworth Real Estate Group
A true north hidden gem awaits! Great opportunity to own a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, spread-out on an over 1.6ac wooded lot with partial views of Rennie Lake. New energy efficient geothermal heat pump system (heat/AC), with backup fuel oil. Updated kitchen and main bathroom. LVP throughout, freshly finished basement with beautiful bedroom. Spacious 2-car attached garage. Located within TCAPS school district. Approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Traverse City. VASA trailhead just under 3 1/2 miles away. Spider Lake public access just 5 miles away.
Greater Lansing AoR #1214318
Jun 17, 2022
Sold
$315,000
$236/sq ft
Jun 17, 2022
Sold
$315,000
$236/sq ft
May 16, 2022
Listed
$309,000
$232/sq ft
May 16, 2022
Listed
$309,000
$232/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001214318
Jun 17, 2022
Sold
$315,000
$236/sq ft
May 16, 2022
Listed
$309,000
$232/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1111612
May 31, 2013
Sold
$117,000
$88/sq ft
Apr 3, 2013
Listed
$114,900
$86/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1108431
Nov 6, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jul 29, 2012
Listed
$115,900
$87/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001108431
Nov 6, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jul 29, 2012
Listed
$115,900
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,515 (−42.3%)
2024
$4,361 (+5.2%)
2023
$4,144 (+201.3%)
2022
$1,375 (+2.7%)
2021
$1,339 (+0.8%)
2020
$1,329 (−0.9%)
2019
$1,341
Tax history for 979 Rennie Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,515 (−42.3%)
2024
$4,361 (+5.2%)
2023
$4,144 (+201.3%)
2022
$1,375 (+2.7%)
2021
$1,339 (+0.8%)
2020
$1,329 (−0.9%)
2019
$1,341
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.61 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,332
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
12-006-026-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
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: Pantry
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Main): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 12 x 8
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: L=13
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 21 x 11
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: Block
Laundry Room Level: Lower
Laundry Room Dimensions: L=8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Aluminum
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Porch
Property Features
Water Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1975
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1332
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 700
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Sloping, Wooded
Lot Size: 263,304,254,248
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 1.61
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Oil, Other
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2032
School Information
School District: Traverse City Area Public School
School District: Traverse City Area Public School
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: Supply Rd to south on Rennie Lk Rd
Municipality: Union Twp
Mail City: Traverse City
Subdivision: None
Municipality: Union Twp
Area (Municipality): Union Twp (28012)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,332
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 12-006-026-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Courtade Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
7/10
Central High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$460,000 – $557,000
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