Nestled on the coveted Old Mission Peninsula, this majestic equestrian estate offers breathtaking, panoramic views of East Bay. Just a short distance from one of Michigan's most pristine beaches, this one-of-a-kind property combines luxury, functionality and natural beauty. The home is replete with distinctive, custom amenities, beginning with rich African Teak wood flooring, heated marble floors and custom moldings throughout. Fireplaces grace each level of spacious living rooms adding warmth and charm. The gourmet kitchen, complete with large walk-in pantry, a cozy eat-in nook and attached family room serves as the heart of the home. The adjacent dining room sets the stage for elegant entertaining. This estate offers an abundance of spaces for work, leisure and relaxation. The luxurious primary suite boasts a private sitting area, dual vanities, soaking tub, a spacious walk-in closet, laundry area and a private wrap around balcony overlooking the bay. Perfect for sun and moonrises over the water. The expansive walkout lower floor offers additional living and recreational spaces ideal for hosting gatherings as the doors open to patios and a level backyard lawn. Also included on this level are the theatre room, sauna, large marble steam room, billiards room/bar area, additional office space, indoor sports court, laundry and a large bonus room. Set amid a mature vineyard and apple orchard. This estate is designed for equestrian enthusiasts with a 21 stall barn equipped with living quarters and indoor arena. 3 Ramm-fenced paddocks with run-ins and an additional seven large paddocks. A separate 3 stall stable with fenced pastures is in the northeast corner of the property and provides additional space for horses. Includes a market stand and 3 custom made chicken coops. The versatile potential for horse training, boarding and winemaking makes this a rare to find estate and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in a highly sought after location.
For sale
$5,549,000
3888 Swaney Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
6beds
12,374sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$36,621/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
48.53 Acres Lot
$4,967,200 Zestimate®
$448/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Indoor arenaLiving quartersOld mission peninsulaTheatre roomMature vineyardPristine beachesFenced pastures
- 322 days |
- 2,264 |
- 96 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Blake Burns 561-441-9020,
Five Star Real Estate - Front St TC 231-778-1200
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1938310
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room, Exercise Room, Game Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 588
- Dimensions: 29.4 x 20
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 218.23
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 15.7
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 218.4
- Dimensions: 14 x 15.6
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 248.06
- Dimensions: 15.8 x 15.7
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300.9
- Dimensions: 17.7 x 17
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 380.8
- Dimensions: 22.4 x 17
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 652.8
- Dimensions: 38.4 x 17
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 484
- Dimensions: 22 x 22
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier, Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Breakfast Nook, Sauna, Granite Bath Tops, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Den/Study, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Other, Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished Rooms,Egress Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 12,374
- Total interior livable area: 12,374 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,728
- Finished area below ground: 5,646
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel, Circular Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Balcony, Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Countryside View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 48.53 Acres
- Dimensions: 1660 x 2195 x 1205 x 1356
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Existing Vineyard, Cleared, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 1123400101
- Zoning description: Agricultural,Conservation Easement,Horses Allowed,Building-Use Restrictions,Outbuildings Allowed
- Other equipment: Dish TV
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Stable(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, 2x6 Framing, Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: metes and bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $448/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,804,400
- Annual tax amount: $109,324
- Price range: $5.5M - $5.5M
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 322 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$4,967,200
$4.72M - $5.22M
$5,613/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,549,000+98.2%$448/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1938310 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2023 | Sold | $2,800,000-3.4%$226/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1913179 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2023 | Price change | $2,900,000-1.7%$234/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1913179 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2023 | Price change | $2,950,000+47.5%$238/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1913179 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2023 | Price change | $2,000,000-33.3%$162/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #78080008647 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2023 | Price change | $3,000,000+50%$242/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #78080008646 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2023 | Price change | $2,000,000-33.3%$162/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1913180 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2023 | Price change | $3,000,000+26.3%$242/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1913179 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Price change | $2,375,000-26.9%$192/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #78080005365 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Price change | $3,250,000+36.8%$263/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1909496 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Price change | $2,375,000-4%$192/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1909883 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2023 | Price change | $2,475,000-1%$200/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1909883 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2023 | Price change | $2,500,000-12.3%$202/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1909883 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2023 | Price change | $2,850,000-3.4%$230/sqft |
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| 4/14/2023 | Price change | $2,950,000-10.6%$238/sqft |
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| 1/30/2023 | Price change | $3,299,500-3%$267/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1907246 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2022 | Price change | $3,400,000-1.4%$275/sqft |
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| 12/2/2022 | Price change | $3,450,000-1.4%$279/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1904446 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2022 | Price change | $3,500,000-7.9%$283/sqft |
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| 6/17/2022 | Price change | $3,800,000-2.6%$307/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1899142 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000$315/sqft |
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| 5/2/2022 | Listing removed | $3,900,000$315/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1884584 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2021 | Price change | $3,900,000+11.4%$315/sqft |
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| 3/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000+7.7%$283/sqft |
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| 8/31/2020 | Listing removed | $3,250,000$263/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-522 #1862523 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000+62.5%$263/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1862523 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2013 | Sold | $2,000,000+56.7%$162/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1742926 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2011 | Sold | $1,276,712$103/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,324 +221.4% | $2,402,200 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $34,012 +5% | $2,375,200 +20.6% |
| 2023 | $32,392 +7.1% | $1,970,200 +14.6% |
| 2022 | $30,235 -0.3% | $1,719,200 +0.2% |
| 2021 | $30,320 -0.5% | $1,715,200 -1.3% |
| 2020 | $30,477 | $1,738,500 -0.6% |
| 2019 | $30,477 +3.2% | $1,749,300 -2.6% |
| 2018 | $29,521 | $1,796,900 -5.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $1,894,300 +14.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $1,653,700 +1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $1,633,100 -17.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,974,300 +4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,891,400 +7% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,767,000 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,881,100 +10.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,696,000 +30.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,297,900 +922.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $126,900 +2.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $124,307 -52% |
| 2003 | -- | $259,025 |
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Neighborhood: 49686
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Eastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 13.9 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 14.1 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 17.5 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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