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
Price cut: $250K (6/25)
$2,500,000
2770 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
4beds
2,626sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
11.89 Acres Lot
$2,181,700 Zestimate®
$952/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 73 days |
- 1,824 |
- 107 |
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
Loading...
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
Video & virtual tour
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: 73 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$2,181,700
$2.07M - $2.29M
$4,313/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $2,250,000-10%$857/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1947157 Report a problem | ||
| 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 | -- | $147,971 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.
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.
- $116,2001.12 Acres2737 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686Off Market
- $116,8001.19 Acres2733 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686Off Market
- $1,377,8005 bd4 ba2.8k sqft12006 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686Off Market
- $116,8001.2 Acres2729 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686Off Market
- $989,4003 bd1 ba960 sqft2772 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686Off Market
- $--59.01 Acres12124 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686Off Market
- $1,346,4002 bd2 ba1.3k sqft12136 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686Off Market
- $499,7003 bd1 ba1.5k sqft11869 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686Off Market
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
Similar homes
- $2,275,0004 bd4 ba3.8k sqft10191 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686New Construction
MLS ID #1944324, Shawn Schmidt. NGLRMLS - $2,999,9994 bd2 ba2k sqft17770 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686For Sale
MLS ID #1945324, Erica Foerster. NGLRMLS - $3,000,0002 bd3 ba2.1k sqft875 Lost Nations Trl, Traverse City, MI 49686For Sale
MLS ID #1947687, Marissa Wege. NGLRMLS - $1,949,0004 bd4 ba3.4k sqft9546 Eastridge Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686For Sale
MLS ID #1941864, Molly Buttleman. NGLRMLS - $1,399,9003 bd3 ba2.2k sqft11537 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686For SaleMLS ID #1945974, Corliss Beuerle. NGLRMLS
- $3,089,0003 bd3 ba3.4k sqft6644 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686For SaleMLS ID #1943706, Molly Buttleman. NGLRMLS
- $1,250,0004 bd2 ba3k sqft1378 Gray Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686For SaleMLS ID #1938231, Robert Brick. NGLRMLS
- $2,550,0006 bd4 ba3.2k sqft2175 N Us Highway 31 N, Traverse City, MI 49686For SaleMLS ID #1942892, Donald Fedrigon. NGLRMLS
- $2,495,0004 bd3 ba3.5k sqft9276 Elk Lake Trl, Williamsburg, MI 49690For SaleMLS ID #1947242, Donald Fedrigon. NGLRMLS
- $2,997,5003 bd2 ba1.6k sqft3619 Tompkins Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686For SaleMLS ID #1944870, Mark Hagan. NGLRMLS
- $2,620,0005 bd2 ba2.2k sqft737 S Stony Point Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682For SaleMLS ID #1947248, Ted Schweitzer. NGLRMLS
- $2,695,0004 bd5 ba2.9k sqft10242 E Elk Lake Dr, Rapid City, MI 49676For SaleMLS ID #1946398, Donald Fedrigon. NGLRMLS
- $2,300,0002 bd3 ba1.7k sqft10702 E Hilltop Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682For SaleMLS ID #1947089, Shelly Brunette. NGLRMLS
- $2,200,0005 bd3 ba3.4k sqft6793 Deepwater Point Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690For SaleMLS ID #1947098, Christina Ingersoll. NGLRMLS
- $1,495,0005 bd3 ba3.7k sqft6436 Peregrine Ct, Traverse City, MI 49686For SaleMLS ID #1947462, Ken Kleinrichert. NGLRMLS
- $2,250,0003 bd3 ba1.8k sqft4626 N Omena Point Rd, Omena, MI 49674For SaleMLS ID #1947674, Tim Schaub. NGLRMLS
- $2,100,0004 bd2 ba1.8k sqft3929 Bay Valley Dr, Williamsburg, MI 49690For SaleMLS ID #1946624, Matthew Dakoske. NGLRMLS
- $1,348,0004 bd4 ba3k sqft7852 Underwood Rdg, Traverse City, MI 49686For SaleMLS ID #1942537, Debra Hall. NGLRMLS
- $2,499,0004 bd4 ba3.8k sqft677 Blueberry Rdg, Traverse City, MI 49685For SaleMLS ID #1947011, James Brady. NGLRMLS
- $1,745,0006 bd4 ba2.9k sqft6801 Secor Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685For SaleMLS ID #1946268, Molly Buttleman. NGLRMLS
- Michigan
- Grand Traverse County
- Traverse City
- 49686
- 2770 Nelson Rd
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Traverse City Topics
