Escape to this quiet, serene Tonawanda Lakefront retreat, tucked into the beautiful Northern Michigan countryside just west of Traverse City. Offering the perfect blend of peaceful seclusion and vibrant local living, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a 2-stall garage and striking vaulted ceilings that beautifully frame your rolling, nature-filled surroundings. From your own private dock, you can launch a morning kayak ride across the glass-like water, or drive just minutes to experience two adjacent, high-energy all-sports lakes. Beyond your immediate waterfront, you are perfectly positioned to enjoy the very best of the entire region. The peaceful, wooded countryside serves as a quiet sanctuary for watching wildlife and enjoying starry night skies, yet you remain just minutes from downtown Traverse City's world-class dining, local boutiques, and renowned wineries. Best of all, the majestic sugar-sand beaches, towering dunes, and iconic freshwater sunsets of Lake Michigan are just a short drive away. Whether you are seeking a peaceful seasonal cottage or a year-round residence, this property is your ultimate gateway to an unforgettable Up North lifestyle.
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Price cut: $15K (9/21)
$429,900
2591 Tonawanda Rd, Grawn, MI 49637
3beds
1,555sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.55 Acres Lot
$422,500 Zestimate®
$276/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private dockTowering dunesMajestic sugar-sand beachesStriking vaulted ceilingsPeaceful wooded countryside
- 57 days
- 790
- 22
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Thomas A Rumble 616-250-6751,
EXP Realty LLC 269-600-4397
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26042101
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Crawl Space,Slab
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,555
- Total interior livable area: 1,555 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Tonawanda Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Dimensions: 96 x 217 x 100 x 250
Details
- Parcel number: 280775000400
- Zoning description: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grawn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $276/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $183,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,539
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$422,500
$401,000 - $444,000
$2,439/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $429,900-3.4%$276/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26042101 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $444,900$286/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26042101 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,539 +5.3% | $176,100 +8% |
| 2024 | $2,411 +5% | $163,100 +25.5% |
| 2023 | $2,296 +2.7% | $130,000 +26% |
| 2022 | $2,236 +0.7% | $103,200 +5% |
| 2021 | $2,221 +1.7% | $98,300 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $2,184 | $94,300 +6.9% |
| 2019 | $2,184 +1.9% | $88,200 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $2,143 | $84,500 +4.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $81,100 +1% |
| 2016 | -- | $80,300 +4.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $77,000 +1.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $75,570 -1.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $76,860 -17.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,020 -3.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $96,070 -1.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $97,730 -8.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $106,590 +23.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $86,220 +2.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $84,080 +5.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $79,770 +22.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $65,170 +38% |
| 2001 | -- | $47,230 +26.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $37,450 |
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Neighborhood: 49637
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blair Elementary School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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