If living close to downtown Traverse City with a neighborhood feel is your vibe, 207 Birchwood Avenue is a must-see. This charming four-bedroom, two-bath home offers peekaboo views of East Grand Traverse Bay and is just around the corner from East Bay Park, where you’ll find public access to stunning waters and shoreline views. The home features a fenced yard with so much privacy and gorgeous landscaping, a well-appointed interior, and numerous recent updates. Can be offered turnkey with furnishings included, it’s a fantastic opportunity in a location that truly delivers on the saying: location, location, location. Bike to downtown, hop on the trail to Elk Rapids or Suttons Bay, enjoy the gorgeous beaches steps away and so much more. Buyers will also appreciate that there are still opportunities to personalize and make the home their own.
For sale
$789,000
207 Birchwood Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
4beds
1,570sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$754,900 Zestimate®
$503/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gorgeous landscapingNumerous recent updatesWell-appointed interiorCharming four-bedroom two-bath home
- 32 days |
- 3,329 |
- 62 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Molly Buttleman 231-463-6969,
@properties Christie's Int'l 231-642-2363
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1943006
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 218.4
- Dimensions: 14.17 x 15.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 127.36
- Dimensions: 10.92 x 11.67
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 66.63
- Dimensions: 7.92 x 8.42
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 95.66
- Dimensions: 7.92 x 12.08
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 97.31
- Dimensions: 10.33 x 9.42
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 81.67
- Dimensions: 10 x 8.17
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 226.35
- Dimensions: 13.25 x 17.08
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Other
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Loft, Other, Kitchen Island, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,570
- Total interior livable area: 1,570 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,570
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Alley Access, Other, Finished Rooms, Concrete Floors, Concrete, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Other
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Seasonal View
- Waterfront features: Other
Lot
- Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 158
- Features: Wooded, Level, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 285149001000
- Zoning description: Residential,Rental History
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Front & Munson North
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $503/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,836
- Annual tax amount: $7,353
- Price range: $789K - $789K
- Date on market: 3/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,1031 Exchange
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$754,900
$717,000 - $793,000
$2,954/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $789,000+235%$503/sqft |
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| 12/17/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $2,500-13.8%$2/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $2,900-3.3%$2/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Listing removed | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 8/17/2025 | Price change | $3,000-7.7%$2/sqft |
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| 5/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listing removed | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 5/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,250-45.8%$2/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listing removed | $6,000$4/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,000+84.6%$4/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Listing removed | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 9/6/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 8/19/2024 | Listing removed | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 6/19/2024 | Price change | $3,250-7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 6/5/2024 | Price change | $3,500-53.3%$2/sqft |
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| 5/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $7,500+167.9%$5/sqft |
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| 8/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/4/2022 | Price change | $2,800-6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/28/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,000-50%$2/sqft |
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| 6/29/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/17/2022 | Price change | $6,000-20%$4/sqft |
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| 6/14/2022 | Listed for rent | $7,500$5/sqft |
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| 6/28/2007 | Sold | $235,500$150/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,159 +6.7% | $237,200 +34.5% |
| 2024 | $6,710 +4.8% | $176,300 +14.3% |
| 2023 | $6,402 +2.5% | $154,200 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $6,248 +1.1% | $139,800 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $6,180 +0.8% | $131,400 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $6,128 | $129,900 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $6,128 +2.2% | $120,800 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $5,996 | $115,600 +2.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $113,200 +6.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $106,600 -0.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $107,300 +9.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $97,900 -1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $99,100 -2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,100 -4.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $107,300 0% |
| 2008 | -- | $107,340 +4.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $102,590 +27.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $80,200 -0.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $80,320 +0.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $79,660 +2.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $77,900 +66% |
| 2001 | -- | $46,940 +4.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $44,880 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,298/mo
Principal & interest
$3805
Property taxes
$493
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49686
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Eastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Central High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10East Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Traverse City East Middle School
- High: Central 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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