For sale

Price cut: $36K (9/10)

$489,000

5885 Cedar Valley Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

3beds

1,567sqft

$3,318/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1947

14.49 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$312/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Log cabin retreatCozy loftSurrounded by natural beautyTwo additional sheds

Charming log cabin retreat nestled on nearly 15 acres just 7 miles from downtown Traverse City! This inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath home with a cozy loft offers the perfect blend of rustic character and peaceful country living. Surrounded by natural beauty and backing directly to state land, this property provides unmatched privacy and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation right out your back door. The estate is well-equipped for hobby farming or storage needs, featuring a 32x24 barn with cement floors, two 10-foot lean-to additions, and two additional sheds. A full basement currently serves as a workshop, offering even more functional space for projects or storage. Zoned to allow for a small farm—including horses—as well as rental opportunities, this versatile property is ideal as a year-round residence, vacation getaway, or investment. Enjoy the tranquility of acreage living while remaining just minutes from all that Traverse City has to offer.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Rooms

Room types: Workshop

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 169
Dimensions: 13 x 13

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 90
Dimensions: 9 x 10

Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Area: 135
Dimensions: 9 x 15

Primary bathroom

Features: None

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 125
Dimensions: 10 x 12.5

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 90
Dimensions: 9 x 10

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 240
Dimensions: 10 x 24

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Loft, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,567
Total interior livable area: 1,567 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,567
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Other, Concrete, Gravel, Circular Driveway, Private

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Waterfront features: Creek

Lot

Size: 14.49 Acres
Features: Farm, Wooded, Rolling Slope, Metes and Bounds

Details

Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
Parcel number: 0800601101
Zoning description: Residential,Horses Allowed,Outbuildings Allowed
Horses can be raised: Yes

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Log Cabin
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Log, Full Log
Foundation: Block
Roof: Metal

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1947

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Subdivision: N/A

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Traverse City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $312/sqft
Tax assessed value: $84,993
Annual tax amount: $2,129
Price range: $489K - $489K
Date on market: 6/25/2026
Cumulative days on market: 88 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Ownership type: Private Owner
Road surface type: Dirt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,104/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/10/2026	Price change	$489,000-6.9%$312/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1947125 Report a problem
7/27/2026	Price change	$525,000-2.6%$335/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1947125 Report a problem
6/25/2026	Listed for sale	$539,000$344/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1947125 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,129 +5.4%	$187,600 -0.2%
2024	$2,020 +5%	$188,000 +32.6%
2023	$1,924 +2.6%	$141,800 +51.2%
2022	$1,874 +0.7%	$93,800 +13.3%
2021	$1,861 +7.5%	$82,800 +10.1%
2020	$1,731	$75,200 -3%
2019	$1,731 -41.1%	$77,500 -8.8%
2018	$2,940	$85,000