2770 Nelson RoadTraverse City, MI 49686
NA · Grand Traverse County
Description
Premier property with premier boat slip accommodating a 45' boat at Bowers Harbor. A truly rare offering on Old Mission Peninsula—where panoramic views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bay become part of your everyday backdrop. Properties like this don’t come around often, and for good reason: you simply can’t recreate this vantage point. Set on 11.89 acres, this historic 1914 stone home blends timeless character with modern updates, surrounded by rolling countryside, mature trees, and vineyard landscapes. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with 2,626 finished square feet, thoughtfully positioned to capture water views from multiple angles. Beyond the home, the property delivers unmatched versatility: Attached 1-car garage, detached 3-car garage barn with classic Northern Michigan charm, and a large pole barn with dual doors, ideal for equipment, storage, or hobby use. Also includes automatic whole house backup generator. Whether you’re looking for a private estate, working farm, or a legacy property on Old Mission, this is a setting that simply cannot be duplicated.
Property Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub-type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Craftsman
- Year built
- 1914
- Stories
- 2
- Living area
- 2,626 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 11.89 acres
- Garage spaces
- 6
- Days on market
- 106
- MLS® Listing#
- 1944326
Property Features
- Interior
- Walk-In Closet(s) · Wet Bar · Beamed Ceilings · Ceiling Fan(s) · High Speed Internet
- Exterior
- Garden · Rain Gutters
- Appliances
- Refrigerator · Disposal · Dishwasher · Water Softener Owned · Washer · Dryer · Exhaust Fan · Water Purifier · Gas Water Heater
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Forced Air · Natural Gas
- Fireplace
- Insert
- Basement
- Walk-Out Access · Finished · Unfinished
- Parking
- Asphalt · Circular Driveway · Attached · Garage Door Opener · Paved
- Laundry
- Upper Level
- Patio
- Deck
- Lot features
- Wooded · Landscaped
- Construction
- Other · Stone · Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Metal · Asphalt · Tar/Gravel
- Windows
- Low Emissivity Windows · Skylight(s) · Blinds · Drapes
- Security
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Other structures
- Barn(s) · Shed(s) · Workshop
- Community
- None
- Utilities
- Cable Connected
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Water source
- Private
Financial Details
- HOA
- Yes
- Assessed value
- $373,127
- Parcel number
- 11-004-001-01 / 02
Directions
Head north on US-31 N / E Front Street Continue as it turns into Center Road (M-37) onto Old Mission Peninsula Stay on Center Road for about 8–10 miles Turn right onto Nelson Road Continue about 1 mile 2770 Nelson Road will be on your right.
Listing Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City - Cell: 231-499-1990
Traverse City Market Statistics
How this home compares to 602 active listings in Traverse City, MI
| Traverse City median | This listing | |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $547,368 | $2,500,000 |
| Median days on market | 77 | 106 |
| Median Sq Ft | 1,521 | 2,626 |
| Median price / Sq Ft | $359 | $952 |
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Traverse City, MI.
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