Welcome to this extensively renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch situated on 1.30 acres in Traverse City! Thoughtfully updated throughout, this home combines modern conveniences with the charm of an established setting. Major improvements include all-new electrical and plumbing, a brand-new furnace and central air conditioning, new windows, and new sliding glass doors. Inside, you'll find updated flooring, fresh paint, trim, doors, and fixtures throughout. The beautifully updated kitchen features white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, generous storage, and a charming breakfast nook. A spacious living room provides plenty of room to relax or entertain, while two updated bathrooms and a dedicated laundry room add everyday convenience. The walkout basement offers additional storage and a spacious workshop area with built-in workbenches, perfect for hobbies and projects. Outside, enjoy the expansive yard, mature trees, spacious deck, and inviting sunroom. One of the property's most distinctive features is its magnificent, mature elm tree, a rare and beautiful reminder of the area's natural history. Conveniently located just minutes from TCAPS schools, grocery stores, Cherry Capital Airport, and downtown Traverse City, this property offers the perfect combination of space, comfort, character, and accessibility! Seller is licensed real estate agent.
For sale
$439,000
1280 Garfield Rd S, Traverse City, MI 49696
3beds
1,495sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
1.3 Acres Lot
$350,800 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive yardWalkout basementMature treesUpdated flooringThoughtfully updated throughoutGenerous storageAll-new electrical and plumbing
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brittney Brayton 231-360-0112,
Krause Realty Solutions 231-714-7219
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1952326
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 106.05
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 91.91
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 142
- Dimensions: 20 x 7.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 285.6
- Dimensions: 21 x 13.6
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Pantry, Breakfast Nook, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Cable TV
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished Rooms
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,495
- Total interior livable area: 1,495 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,376
- Finished area below ground: 119
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Gravel, Private
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.3 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Wooded, Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 280310600601
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,330
- Price range: $439K - $439K
- Date on market: 11/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$350,800
$312,000 - $393,000
$2,570/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,000+25.4%$294/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1952326 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Sold | $350,000$234/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1936618 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000$234/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1936618 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,330 +6.2% | $157,700 +15% |
| 2024 | $1,253 +5% | $137,100 +19.6% |
| 2023 | $1,193 +3.6% | $114,600 +21.7% |
| 2022 | $1,152 +1.8% | $94,200 +17.5% |
| 2021 | $1,131 -0.5% | $80,200 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $1,137 | $73,500 +9.7% |
| 2019 | $1,137 +2.5% | $67,000 +5% |
| 2018 | $1,110 | $63,800 +5.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $60,500 +4.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $57,900 +9.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $53,000 +15.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $46,000 -0.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $46,350 -19.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $57,730 -16% |
| 2009 | -- | $68,750 +1% |
| 2008 | -- | $68,070 +9.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,000 +3.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $59,900 +4.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,300 +6.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $53,900 +15.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $46,800 +15.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $40,600 +1.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $39,900 |
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Neighborhood: 49696
Nearby schools
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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