Dreaming of a peaceful direct waterfront setting to build your vacation retreat or forever home on Old Mission Peninsula? This hard-to-find estate-sized parcel offers 1.97 acres with 159 feet of sandy shoreline on West Grand Traverse Bay, featuring spectacular western-facing sunset views across West Bay. The level, untouched property is surrounded by mature towering trees and accessed by a private dead-end road, offering exceptional privacy. Best of all, there’s no bluff here, the land slopes gradually to the water’s edge, providing easy access to the waterfront and the opportunity to install your own private dock and boat hoist. A recently completed soil evaluation (perc test) confirms the property is suitable for a traditional on-site septic system. Vacant building sites like this on West Grand Traverse Bay are becoming increasingly difficult to find, don’t miss this opportunity to create something truly special on Old Mission Peninsula!
Vacant landProperty Type
1.97 acresLot Size
$710,660Price/Acres
Listed by Jonathan Oltersdorf• Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Dreaming of a peaceful direct waterfront setting to build your vacation retreat or forever home on Old Mission Peninsula? This hard-to-find estate-sized parcel offers 1.97 acres with 159 feet of sandy shoreline on West Grand Traverse Bay, featuring spectacular western-facing sunset views across West Bay. The level, untouched property is surrounded by mature towering trees and accessed by a private dead-end road, offering exceptional privacy. Best of all, there’s no bluff here, the land slopes gradually to the water’s edge, providing easy access to the waterfront and the opportunity to install your own private dock and boat hoist. A recently completed soil evaluation (perc test) confirms the property is suitable for a traditional on-site septic system. Vacant building sites like this on West Grand Traverse Bay are becoming increasingly difficult to find, don’t miss this opportunity to create something truly special on Old Mission Peninsula!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,760 (+2.4%)
2024
$4,650 (+5.4%)
2023
$4,411 (+5.0%)
2022
$4,201 (+6.0%)
2021
$3,963 (+1.2%)
2020
$3,917 (+0.4%)
2019
$3,900
Public record
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1.88 Acres
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Vacant Land
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
11-104-017-20
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Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
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
6 days above 92° expected this year, 11 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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Historical weather
Traverse City, MI • 49686
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Tompkins Woods Rd
$1,392,775
$7,225 under list price of $1.40M
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