Premier property with premier boat slip accommodating a 45' boat at Bowers Harbor. A truly rare offering on Old Mission Peninsula—where panoramic views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bay become part of your everyday backdrop. Properties like this don’t come around often, and for good reason: you simply can’t recreate this vantage point. Set on 11.89 acres, this historic 1914 stone home blends timeless character with modern updates, surrounded by rolling countryside, mature trees, and vineyard landscapes. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with 2,626 finished square feet, thoughtfully positioned to capture water views from multiple angles. Beyond the home, the property delivers unmatched versatility: Attached 1-car garage, detached 3-car garage barn with classic Northern Michigan charm, and a large pole barn with dual doors, ideal for equipment, storage, or hobby use. Also includes automatic whole house backup generator. Whether you’re looking for a private estate, working farm, or a legacy property on Old Mission, this is a setting that simply cannot be duplicated.
For sale
$2,500,000
2770 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
4beds
2,626sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
11.89 Acres Lot
$1,172,600 Zestimate®
$952/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 3 days |
- 1,951 |
- 188 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shawn Schmidt Cell:231-499-1990,
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City 231-922-2350
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1944326
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 16 x 15.75
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156.72
- Dimensions: 10.33 x 15.17
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 139.75
- Dimensions: 10.75 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 105.71
- Dimensions: 10.75 x 9.83
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224.4
- Dimensions: 17.83 x 12.58
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 142.24
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 12.83
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 390
- Dimensions: 29.25 x 13.33
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Breakfast Nook, Beamed Ceilings, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Windows: Skylight(s), Low Emissivity Windows, Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Insert, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,626
- Total interior livable area: 2,626 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,626
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Asphalt, Circular Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Countryside View, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
Lot
- Size: 11.89 Acres
- Features: Working Farm, Existing Vineyard, Wooded, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Pole Building(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1100400101 / 02
- Zoning description: Residential,Agricultural,Horses Allowed,Outbuildings Allowed
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal/Steel,Tar/Gravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
- Major remodel year: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: NA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $952/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $373,127
- Annual tax amount: $6,675
- Price range: $2.5M - $2.5M
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$1,172,600
$879,000 - $1.50M
$3,537/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000+861.5%$952/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1944326 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/1998 | Sold | $260,000$99/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,675 +5.7% | $515,900 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $6,315 +5% | $481,100 +14.4% |
| 2023 | $6,014 +7.1% | $420,600 +32.4% |
| 2022 | $5,614 +1% | $317,600 +22% |
| 2021 | $5,557 -0.5% | $260,400 -2.5% |
| 2020 | $5,586 | $267,000 -2% |
| 2019 | $5,586 +1.9% | $272,500 +14.9% |
| 2018 | $5,481 | $237,200 +7% |
| 2017 | -- | $221,600 -1% |
| 2016 | -- | $223,900 -4.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $234,600 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $232,800 +5.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $220,300 -23.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $286,700 +1.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $282,000 +2.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $274,400 +0.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $274,100 +21.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $225,800 +17.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $191,785 +2.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $186,380 +6.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $174,906 +5% |
| 2001 | -- | $166,580 +12.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $147,971 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$13,958/mo
Principal & interest
$12395
Property taxes
$1563
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49686
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Eastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.1 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 7.3 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.5 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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- Grand Traverse County
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- 2770 Nelson Rd
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