Own a historical part of Old Mission without the high cost of home ownership! Beautiful location on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City and right down the road from Haserot Beach, this property has a small cottage that was built in the late 1800's with the traditional ship lap siding and stone steps. A conservation easement on the property insures the natural integrity of the wooded lot and the building. While overnight use is not allowed, the cottage is in an ideal location for day use as a writer's studio, man cave, craft building or even as storage for all your extra gear. The building has electricity and an outside pump and a driveway for small watercraft or snow mobile. A small deck off the back is ideal for watching the local deer and turkey families and admiring the spring wildflowers and fall colors. A quick drive to Mission Point Park, Old Mission Lighthouse, Old Mission General Store and easy walking to numerous hiking or cross country ski trails.
Property Details
Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-402
Listing Agent: Mark Hagan
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Waterfront: None
Exterior: Countryside View
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Level, Wooded
Lot Size: 0.28 Acres
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Directions Information:
Directions: Heading N on Old Mission Peninsula, keep right to cont. on Center Rd for about 15 miles, take R onto Swaney Rd, then L on Traverse St. Property is .2 miles N on the left.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $59,500
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $890
Tax Year: 2021
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Nearby Schools
7
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Lakeland Elementary School
616 Buckley St
Distance between this listing and this school6.47 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
7
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Old Mission Peninsula School
2699 Island View Rd
Distance between this listing and this school6.53 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-6
4
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Suttons Bay Elementary School
310 S Elm St
Distance between this listing and this school8.27 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
7
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Cherryland Middle School
707 E 3rd St
Distance between this listing and this school6.64 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
9
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Tcaps Montessori School
1009 S Oak St
Distance between this listing and this school15.73 miles
Public District Grades PK-7
7
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Traverse City West Middle School
3950 Silver Lake Rd
Distance between this listing and this school17.41 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
3
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Sunrise Academy
97 Lake St
Distance between this listing and this school5.85 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
9
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Elk Rapids High School
308 Meguzee Pt
Distance between this listing and this school6.71 miles
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Suttons Bay Virtual School
310 S Elm St
Distance between this listing and this school8.27 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,911. Most Traverse City, MI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 18961 Traverse St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 18961 Traverse St property is $59,500.
What type of property is this?
The property 18961 Traverse St is land located in Traverse City, Michigan, 49686.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 18961 Traverse St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $890 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
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This home is located at 18961 Traverse St in Traverse City, MI and zip code 49686. This home sits on a 0.28 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $59,500.
Over 19 listings were sold over their listed price in October 2024 in Traverse City, MI. In the same period over 41 listings were sold below the listed price and 23 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Traverse City, MI increased by 5.3% between September 2024 and October 2024. While the average time on the market in October 2024 was 73 days, the median list price was $446,781.
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