Perched atop a scenic hill in Williamsburg on 5 private wooded acres, this beautiful home offers exceptional privacy and seclusion while being just minutes from the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival and only 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. Enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful country living with convenient access to shopping, dining, beaches, golf courses and the areas many lakes. Designed for both relaxation and recreation, the outdoor amenities include a built in trampoline area, putting green, playset, fenced yard, storage shed, expansive wraparound deck, and a welcoming three season front porch that is perfect for enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings. Inside, you'll find a spacious open concept floor plan featuring vaulted tongue and groove ceilings, an island kitchen, and a dining area with direct access to the deck, creating an ideal space for entertaining. The main level also offers two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, the loft overlooks the great room and leads to the private primary suite with its own full bath. The walkout lower level provides additional living space with a large family room, fourth bedroom, full bath, and access to the attached two car garage. Whether you're looking for a year round residence or a Northern Michigan retreat, this property offers the privacy, space, and location you've been searching for.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$272Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christina Ingersoll• REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC
Perched atop a scenic hill in Williamsburg on 5 private wooded acres, this beautiful home offers exceptional privacy and seclusion while being just minutes from the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival and only 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. Enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful country living with convenient access to shopping, dining, beaches, golf courses and the areas many lakes. Designed for both relaxation and recreation, the outdoor amenities include a built in trampoline area, putting green, playset, fenced yard, storage shed, expansive wraparound deck, and a welcoming three season front porch that is perfect for enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings. Inside, you'll find a spacious open concept floor plan featuring vaulted tongue and groove ceilings, an island kitchen, and a dining area with direct access to the deck, creating an ideal space for entertaining. The main level also offers two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, the loft overlooks the great room and leads to the private primary suite with its own full bath. The walkout lower level provides additional living space with a large family room, fourth bedroom, full bath, and access to the attached two car garage. Whether you're looking for a year round residence or a Northern Michigan retreat, this property offers the privacy, space, and location you've been searching for.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,487 (+2.4%)
2024
$5,357 (+5.3%)
2023
$5,085 (+5.0%)
2022
$4,843 (+3.4%)
2021
$4,685 (+2.2%)
2020
$4,584 (+0.2%)
2019
$4,576
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,920
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,920
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
01-002-018-01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 13 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
Williamsburg, MI • 49690
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5265 Bates
$654,339
$21K under list price of $675K
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