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
$659,898Price/Acres
Listed by Jonathan Oltersdorf• Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
•231-271-7777 (broker)
•vicky@oltersdorf.com (broker)
Bought with Audra Jackson• EXIT Northern Shores Realty-ER
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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Lot size
1.88 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
11-104-017-20
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Water View, Waterfront, All Sports Lake, Great Lake
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: West Bay
Property Information
Property Type: Vacant Land / Dockominium
Lot Information
SHORELINE: Sand
VIEW: Bay View
Lot Size: 159,553,160,508
Lot Description: Wooded
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 1.97
Roads: Gravel
Frontage: 159
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $106,981
Utilities
Utility Information
UTILITIES: Electricity Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Water: None
Sewer Septic: None
Location
School Information
School District: Traverse Bay Area ISD
School District: Traverse Bay Area Isd
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: Center Road north to L on Eimen Road (Old Mission Tavern) to R on Peninsula Dr, 0.3 miles to L on Tompkins Woods Road. Follow straight to bottom of hill and take a R.
Municipality: Peninsula Twp
Mail City: Traverse City
Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
Municipality: Peninsula Twp
Area (Municipality): Peninsula Twp (28011)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.88 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 11-104-017-20
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Eastern Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 12.2mi
7/10
Central High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 12.3mi
7/10
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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
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
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in Traverse City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.29M – $1.56M
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