This bright and welcoming 4-bedroom, 3-bath Cape Cod offers the best of both worlds—peaceful country living just minutes from Traverse City. Tucked toward the back of the parcel for added privacy, the home is filled with natural light and designed for comfort and functionality. Whether you're entertaining, relaxing, or working from home, this space adapts to your lifestyle. The property truly shines with its impressive outbuildings—perfect for hobbies, equipment, animals, or extra storage. The 46'x48' shop/pole barn includes a fully enclosed 26'x48' shop area, two 10'x48' lean-tos, a rear 12'x10' service door, and a 16'x8.5' front overhead door—both with automatic openers. The second 30'x46' barn features a 34'x30' interior space, a 12'x30' hay storage lean-to, and an 8'x10' tack room. Located just 1,500 feet from the Shumsky River access to the Boardman River, this versatile property is a rare find—offering space, functionality, and location all in one.
Sold for $500,000 on 08/18/25
$500,000
1012 W River Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696
4beds
2,076sqft
Single Family Residence, Modular
Built in 2001
5.31 Acres Lot
$503,500 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$3,607 Estimated rent
Home value
$503,500
$448,000 - $564,000
$3,607/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 19, 2025 at 06:48am
Listed by:
Jon Zickert Work:231-882-6996,
REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027 231-882-4449,
Racquel Huddleston 231-590-0464,
REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
Bought with:
Non Member Office
NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1935993
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 186.83
- Dimensions: 14.75 x 12.67
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 160.44
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 12.67
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 326.94
- Dimensions: 18.33 x 17.83
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288.31
- Dimensions: 16.17 x 17.83
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 163.61
- Dimensions: 12.92 x 12.67
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 117.17
- Dimensions: 9.25 x 12.67
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 355.72
- Dimensions: 28.08 x 12.67
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Drywall, Paneling, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished Rooms,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,076
- Total interior livable area: 2,076 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,016
- Finished area below ground: 60
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Gravel, Circular Driveway, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 409 x 921 x 221 x 695
- Features: Working Farm, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Pole Building(s), Workshop, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 280201103010
- Zoning description: Residential,Horses Allowed,Outbuildings Allowed
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Stable(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Modular
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
- Subdivision: none
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | Sold | $500,000-2%$241/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1935993 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $510,000$246/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1935993 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $510,000+148.8%$246/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1935993 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2016 | Sold | $205,000-4.7%$99/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2016 | Pending sale | $215,000$104/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Bayshore Properties #1811128 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,645 +5.7% | $195,300 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $3,450 +5% | $175,400 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $3,286 +6.6% | $159,800 +12.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49696
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cherry Knoll Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.1 mi
- 8/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 9/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 7.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Traverse City Area Public Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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