Perched atop a scenic hill in Williamsburg on 5 private wooded acres, this beautiful home offers exceptional privacy and seclusion while being just minutes from the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival and only 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. Enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful country living with convenient access to shopping, dining, beaches, golf courses and the areas many lakes. Designed for both relaxation and recreation, the outdoor amenities include a built in trampoline area, putting green, playset, fenced yard, storage shed, expansive wraparound deck, and a welcoming three season front porch that is perfect for enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings. Inside, you'll find a spacious open concept floor plan featuring vaulted tongue and groove ceilings, an island kitchen, and a dining area with direct access to the deck, creating an ideal space for entertaining. The main level also offers two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, the loft overlooks the great room and leads to the private primary suite with its own full bath. The walkout lower level provides additional living space with a large family room, fourth bedroom, full bath, and access to the attached two car garage. Whether you're looking for a year round residence or a Northern Michigan retreat, this property offers the privacy, space, and location you've been searching for.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (8/6)
$730,000
5265 Bates Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690
4beds
2,479sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,726/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
5 Acres Lot
$704,500 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardStorage shedIsland kitchenPutting greenExpansive wraparound deckWalkout lower levelBuilt in trampoline area
- 35 days |
- 1,130 |
- 46 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christina Ingersoll 231-941-4500,
REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC 231-941-4500
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1947689
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 314.28
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 19.4
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 166.37
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 13.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 158.76
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.6
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 157.44
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 12.8
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 119.34
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 13.1
Family room
- Area: 194.31
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 15.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 141.48
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 13.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 301.6
- Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.5
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Drywall
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Partial,Exterior Entry,Finished Rooms,Egress Windows,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,479
- Total interior livable area: 2,479 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,920
- Finished area below ground: 559
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Drive Under/Built-In, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete, Gravel, Easement
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 329 x 1315
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0100201801
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Metes and Bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Williamsburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,853
- Annual tax amount: $5,357
- Price range: $730K - $730K
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$704,500
Estimated sales range
$669,000 - $740,000
Rent Zestimate®
$3,585/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $730,000-2.7%$294/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000$303/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,357 +5.3% | $309,500 +15.9% |
| 2024 | $5,085 +5% | $267,000 +19.4% |
| 2023 | $4,843 +3.4% | $223,700 +8.7% |
| 2022 | $4,685 +2.2% | $205,800 +7.2% |
| 2021 | $4,584 +0.2% | $192,000 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $4,576 | $183,900 +10% |
| 2019 | $4,576 +26.6% | $167,200 +14.8% |
| 2018 | $3,615 | $145,600 +6.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $136,200 +0.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $135,000 +7.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $125,800 |
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Neighborhood: 49690
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Courtade Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.1 mi
- 7/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 7/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 6.9 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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