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Sold for $825,000 on 08/22/25
  • $825,000

    871 N South Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685

    2beds
    928sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1936
    8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
    $825,200 Zestimate®
    $889/sqft
    $1,895 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Adorable Year-Round Cottage with 50’ of Private Long Lake Frontage & Sunset Views! Welcome to your perfect Up North escape! This charming, year-round cottage sits on 50 feet of private Long Lake frontage, offering spectacular sunset views over the water. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful personal retreat or a high-performing short-term rental, this property delivers. Lovingly maintained with sweet stonework details that add to its cozy, storybook charm, the home is fully livable year-round and offers the perfect blend of rustic character and comfort. Inside, enjoy an inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of lake life. Located just minutes from downtown Traverse City, you’re in the heart of the Grand Traverse region’s best—from wine tours on Old Mission Peninsula to biking the TART Trail, hitting the local farmers markets, or exploring the vibrant dining scene. Outdoor lovers will appreciate easy access to hiking, boating, fishing, and in winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. And don’t forget—you’re just a short drive from the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, recently voted the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning America. This is more than a cottage—it’s a lifestyle. Whether it’s for you or your guests, this property is a rare gem on Long Lake. Schedule your tour today!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 22, 2025 at 02:37pm

    Listed by:

    Samantha Steffens Cell:231-409-0750,

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt-S.Bay

    Bought with:

    Samantha Steffens, 6501463856

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt-S.Bay

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt-S.Bay

    Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1936370MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 122.77
    • Dimensions: 11.1 x 11.06
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 111.68
    • Dimensions: 11.09 x 10.07
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Shared
    Dining room
    • Width: 16.1
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 114.31
    • Dimensions: 16.1 x 7.1
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Length: 18.05
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • None, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
    • Flooring: Carpet
    • Windows: Blinds
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 928
    • Total interior livable area: 928 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 928
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete, Gravel
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Bathroom Sink, Accessible Kitchen
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Sidewalk, Dock
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Lake
    • Body of water: Long Lake
    • Frontage type: Waterfront
    • Frontage length: 50
    Lot
    • Size: 8,276 sqft
    • Dimensions: 50 x 161 x 50 x 168
    • Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Metes and Bounds
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 24-08-035-018-00
    • Zoning description: Residential

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Other, Stone
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1936

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Water: Private

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: None
    Location
    • Region: Traverse City
    • Subdivision: Metes & Bounds

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Services included: None

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
    • Ownership type: Private Owner
    • Road surface type: Asphalt
    Services availability