Step onto one of South Lake Leelanau’s most coveted stretches of shoreline featuring 100’ of private direct sandy bottom frontage and spectacular western facing sunsets over the lake! Sold fully furnished, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath cottage (with a non-conforming 4th bedroom) offers approximately 1,800 sq feet of comfortable one-level living, The open living room/kitchen showcases lake views and features a charming wood burning fireplace. Additional features include a spacious waterside primary suite, main floor laundry room, an attached 2.5+ car garage, 2-car carport, and a large unfinished basement providing plenty of storage space. Situated on low-traffic S Lakeview Road, the property is just 10–15 minutes from Downtown Traverse City in Elmwood Township, where short-term rentals are permitted with township permit, making this an attractive option for your personal use or as an investment property. Soak up summer on the waterside deck perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and creating unforgettable lakeside memories. The naturally preserved shoreline has been recognized by the Lake Association as a model example of healthy, natural lakefront stewardship and is featured on educational shoreline tours. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity on Lake Leelanau!
Sold for $1,425,000
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$1,425,000
8178 S Lakeview Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.46 Acres Lot
$1,425,000 Zestimate®
$792/sqft
$2,700 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,425,000
Estimated sales range
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Listed by:
Jonathan Oltersdorf jonathan@oltersdorf.com,
Oltersdorf Realty, LLC 231-271-7777
Bought with:
Non Member Office
NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1948671
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 193.12
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 14.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 102.21
- Dimensions: 10.11 x 10.11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 85.63
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 9.4
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 93.83
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 109.2
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225.72
- Dimensions: 17.1 x 13.2
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 215.82
- Dimensions: 19.8 x 10.9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 151.2
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Oven, Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Partial,Crawl Space,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Asphalt, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Access, Covered Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View, Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Gradual Slope to Water, Lake
- Body of water: South Lake Leelanau
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 200
- Features: Cleared, Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 00410101700
- Zoning description: Residential,Rental History
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Other
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $792/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,295
- Annual tax amount: $9,680
- Price range: $1.4M - $1.4M
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Sold | $1,425,000$792/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000+203.2%$792/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1948671 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2018 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 1/31/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 5/22/2015 | Sold | $470,000-3.1%$261/sqft |
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| 3/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $485,000-3%$269/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty Paramount #1796364 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2015 | Listing removed | $499,900$278/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Bayshore Properties #1784424 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2014 | Price change | $499,900-7.3%$278/sqft |
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| 5/21/2014 | Listed for sale | $539,000-10%$299/sqft |
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| 12/20/2013 | Listing removed | $599,000$333/sqft |
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| 9/24/2013 | Listed for sale | $599,000$333/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,680 +4.8% | $391,300 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $9,239 +4.9% | $368,600 +17.5% |
| 2023 | $8,805 +3.9% | $313,800 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $8,476 +1.4% | $302,800 +30.7% |
| 2021 | $8,362 +10.5% | $231,700 +6% |
| 2020 | $7,567 | $218,600 -2.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $225,200 -4.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $235,400 +1.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $232,700 +6.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $218,500 +0.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $218,000 -1.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $221,400 +8.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $203,600 +0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $202,400 -6.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $217,000 -14.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $254,200 |
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Neighborhood: 49684
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Long Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 8 mi
- 8/10West Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.6 mi
- 8/10West Senior HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Long Lake Elementary School
- Middle: Traverse City West Middle School
- High: Traverse City West Senior High School
- 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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