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For sale
$4,399,000
5beds
6,945sqft

2721 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

5beds
6,945sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1996
8.44 Acres
3 Attached garage spaces
$633 price/sqft

What's special

Indoor lap poolMain floor art galleryGame roomRadiant floor heatingProducing vineyardsUnderground wine cellarDual-zone hvac

Old Mission Peninsula’s Most Photographed Home – Iconic Green Design by William McDonough. One-of-a-kind sustainable estate with 360° development, protected views of Grand Traverse Bay, vineyards, and orchards. Designed by world-renowned green architect William McDonough, this 5-bed, 6-bath home offers environmentally conscious luxury across 8.44 acres with producing vineyards (Merlot, Gamay ...

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Kitchen

Living Room

Primary Bedroom

Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 03:00pm

Listed by:

Shawn Schmidt Cell:231-499-1990,

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver 231-922-2350,

Carly Petrucci,

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver

Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1934261MLS Logo

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
  • Room types: Dining Room, Great Room, Game Room
Primary bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 650.08
  • Dimensions: 25.08 x 25.92
Bedroom 2
  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 497
  • Dimensions: 23.67 x 21
Bedroom 3
  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 325.33
  • Dimensions: 20.33 x 16
Bedroom 4
  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 315.52
  • Dimensions: 19.42 x 16.25
Primary bathroom
  • Features: Private
Dining room
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 382.25
  • Dimensions: 16.5 x 23.17
Family room
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 693.15
  • Dimensions: 24.25 x 28.58
Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 275.89
  • Dimensions: 15.92 x 17.33
Living room
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 425
  • Dimensions: 20 x 21.25
Heating
  • Forced Air, Floor Furnace, Radiant Floor, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Passive Solar, In-floor Radiant Heating
Cooling
  • Central Air, Zoned, Electric, Multi Units, Whole House Fan/Attic Fan
Appliances
  • Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Freezer, Oven, Cooktop, Indoor Grill, Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier, Electric Water Heater, Humidifier
  • Laundry: Main Level
Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, Breakfast Nook, Loft, Granite Bath Tops, Granite Counters, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Den/Study, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
  • Flooring: Sustainable
  • Windows: Blinds, Drapes
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished Rooms,Finished,Interior Entry
  • Has fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Masonry
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 6,945
  • Total interior livable area: 6,945 sqft
  • Finished area above ground: 3,665
  • Finished area below ground: 3,280

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Heated Garage, Concrete Floors, Concrete, Circular Driveway
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s), Main Floor Access, Accessible Entrance, Roll-In Shower, Hand Rails, Levered Door Knobs, Handicap Access
Features
  • Levels: 2+ Story
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
  • Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters
  • Has private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: Indoor
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Bath
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Bay, Countryside View, Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water,Bay
  • Waterfront features: Pond, Available for Purchase, Deeded Easement
Lot
  • Size: 8.44 Acres
  • Dimensions: 435' x 905' x 400' x 902'
  • Features: Working Farm, Existing Vineyard, Sloped, Landscaped, Split Possible
Details
  • Additional structures: None
  • Parcel number: 11-703-007-00
  • Zoning description: Agricultural,Agricultural Res
  • Other equipment: Satellite Dish, Dish TV, Electric Air Filter

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Contemporary
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Brick, Frame, Steel Siding, Stucco/Drivit
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Other
Condition
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1996

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water: Private

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: None
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision: NA
HOA
  • Services included: None
Location
  • Region: Traverse City

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $633/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $2,778,800
  • Annual tax amount: $24,454
  • Price range: $4.4M - $4.4M
  • Date on market: 5/24/2025
  • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
  • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
  • Ownership type: Private Owner
  • Road surface type: Asphalt