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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Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1934261

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Kitchen
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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#: 1934261

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