Discover this exquisite custom home boasting high-quality finishes and breathtaking western facing sunset water views across Ingalls Bay! The kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring quality extra-tall cherry cabinetry, top-of-the-line KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, Quartz countertops, and new ceramic tile backsplash added in 2021. The open great room is adorned with large windows and a stone-accented natural fireplace and impressive cathedral ceilings offering ever-changing scenery and panoramic bay views. Additional impeccable details include a main floor master bedroom with private access to the waterside deck, main floor laundry, elegant oak flooring, solid custom wood 2-panel interior doors, and built-ins throughout which add to the home's charm. Step outside onto the magnificent 1,000+ sq. ft. waterside composite deck or within the 16'x10' screened-in porch for your morning coffee or an evening of entertaining friends and family. The cedar-sided exterior, cedar shake accents, and Tongue & Groove cedar finished soffits enhance the home's timeless appeal. This property offers convenience and functionality with its finished 2.5 car attached garage, and an additional spacious workshop prepped with a gas line and a half bath with a utility sink. A partial basement with a cement crawl space houses the mechanical systems. For outdoor enthusiasts, there's a prepped outdoor shower on the side of the home and a backup gas generator for peace of mind. The thoughtfully designed floor plan even allows for a potential addition, making it ideal for those looking for more space in the future. This fantastic Omena property is suitable for year-round living or as a luxurious 2nd home retreat!
Lot 166 - N Forest Beach Shores, Northport – SOLD
Experience the beauty of waterfront living with this stunning property that offers 50 feet of direct sandy private frontage and breathtaking views of Grand Traverse Bay! The vacant building site gradually slopes down to the water's edge, making it the ideal location for those seeking a serene spot for a primary or vacation home in Leelanau County. Rest assured, a recent soil evaluation has been conducted to ensure the suitability of a traditional on-site septic system. Located in the Cherry Home Shores development, this property is conveniently situated near the end of a quiet, low-traffic, and paved county-maintained road. The neighborhood offers a variety of amenities, including a clubhouse, tennis and basketball courts, natural gas, and high-speed internet and cable TV. This is the perfect place to relax and take in the picturesque views of the private frontage on Grand Traverse Bay! Lot location is just north of 14240 N Forest Beach Drive, Northport. All association info can be found at: https://cherryhomeshores.com/ , short term rentals are not allowed.
8624 N Dawn Haven Road, Northport – SOLD
Crisp white walls and chic black accents extend throughout this stunning custom built modern ranch home situated on a spacious 1.48 acre parcel offering 132’ of private sandy shoreline and picturesque views across Northport Bay and the turquoise waters of Grand Traverse Bay! Step inside to the stylish great room ideal for entertaining with an abundance of natural lighting featuring bold floor-to-ceiling Pella black windows and glass door walls, cathedral ceilings, a gas fireplace, and a contemporary kitchen with clean lines, quartz countertops, and sleek appliances. The centrally located great room acts as the focal gathering place while allowing for natural flow to the 2 main level bedroom wings and their en suite bathrooms each with walk-in showers, sophisticated accent lighting, large waterside window seats, and electronically controlled privacy shades. Outdoor entertaining extends to the spectacular 275 sq ft screened-in porch with tongue & groove natural cathedral wood ceilings and outdoor gas fireplace, a 470 sq foot waterside cement patio, and the picture perfect sandy beach ideal for swimming, boating, bonfires, and relaxation! Forward thinking low-maintenance features include polished concrete floors throughout, 3 zone in-floor radiant natural gas hot water heat, central a/c with a back-up natural gas furnace, tankless water heater, premium metal roof, and municipal sewer connection. Quiet exceptional location on a dead-end county maintained paved road!
8580 N Bayview Avenue, Northport – SOLD
This classic A-Frame cottage is situated on an exceptional 2.39 acre waterfront parcel featuring 165 feet of direct private sandy beach on Northport Bay and direct frontage on a beautiful flowing meandering creek! Nestled among large hardwoods & pines the cottage features 1 bedroom and an additional sleeping loft, wood cathedral ceilings & wood interior walls, floor to ceiling waterside windows, hardwood floors, and a propane gas heating stove with floor to ceiling brick chimney and metal roof. Step outside to enjoy the large waterside deck and/or the second front deck and the beautiful creek. Wonderful outbuildings include a carport, detached 24’ x 25’ garage, and a floored 18’ x 14’ storage shed. The unique winding creek that flows into Grand Traverse Bay offers potential for a variety of landscapes & walking paths/bridges, and the soft sandy beach is ideal for recreation & relaxation with picturesque views across the Bay of Northport Point! Use the A-Frame as a 2nd home vacation property, rental property, or remove the structure and build your Leelanau County dream home on this unique parcel!
Lot 109 – N Forest Knoll, Northport – SOLD
Nice location near the entrance of Cherry Home Shores with quick and easy access to this parcel! This beautiful wooded building site offers slightly rolling topography, perc test/site survey showing suitable conditions for a conventional septic system, and is situated just ~500 feet from sandy beach access on Grand Traverse Bay! Cherry Homes association amenities include hiking trails, 4 waterfront parks with shared access to Grand Traverse Bay, clubhouse with tennis/basketball courts, playground, and dues of only $54/year! No short term rentals are allowed.
111 S Shore Drive, Suttons Bay - SOLD
SOLD VILLAGE OF SUTTONS BAY WATERFRONT HOME
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 7/2/2021
111 S Shore Drive, Suttons Bay, MI
Asking Price: $849,900
Rare Village of Suttons Bay direct waterfront home! Just steps away from great restaurants and shopping this 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,878 sq ft ranch home features 180’ of direct private waterfrontage on Suttons Bay!
15200 N Cathead Bay, Northport - SOLD
SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT HOME
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 7/1/2021
15200 N Cathead Bay, Northport, MI
Asking Price: $1,500,000
Extremely private 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3190+ sq ft direct waterfront home with 304’ of private frontage on Grand Traverse Bay and 4.14 acres!
14302 N Forest Beach Drive, Northport – SOLD
SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT HOME
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 7/28/2020
14302 N Forest Beach Drive, Northport, MI - Home with 70’ on Grand Traverse Bay
Asking Price: $415,000
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,754 sq ft home with 70’ of private direct frontage on West Grand Traverse Bay located in Cherry Home Subdivision. Wonderful Leelanau County waterfront home!
14933 Shipman Road, Traverse City - SOLD
SOLD TRAVERSE CITY WATERFRONT HOME
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 9/21/2018
14933 Shipman Road, Traverse City, MI - 5 Bedroom Home & 125’ on Grand Traverse Bay
Asking Price: $949,000
Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3600+ sq ft waterfront home featuring 125’ of gorgeous sandy walkout frontage on Grand Traverse Bay and 1.21 acres! *Photos provided by Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS.
6602 N West Bay Shore Dr, Northport – SOLD
SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT HOME
LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 7/27/2018
6602 N West Bay Shore Dr, Northport, MI – Ranch with 115’ of Sandy Frontage on Grand Traverse Bay
Asking Price: $549,500
Beautifully updated year-round home offering 115’ of private direct water frontage on Grand Traverse Bay! This 3 bedroom home has been completed remodeled inside & out and features one floor living, an open great room with vaulted ceilings & fireplace, quality custom cherry kitchen cabinetry and appliances, large master suite with direct access to a covered waterside porch/deck, granite and quartz countertops, 6 panel interior doors, Andersen windows, basement, in-floor radiant heat, generator, and a 2 car garage with 650 sq ft bonus room!
8688 N Dawn Haven Road, Northport – SOLD
SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT HOME
LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 7/13/2018
8688 N Dawn Haven Road, Northport, MI – House & 74’ of Sandy Beach on Grand Traverse Bay
Asking Price: $475,000
Sandy beach! Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath full log home nestled within a very private 1.15 acre deep wooded lot with 74’ of direct sandy private frontage on Grand Traverse Bay! Home features include a great room with cathedral beamed ceilings and a wood stove, cherry wood kitchen cabinetry, wood floors throughout, large front deck and covered waterside porch, a private well & municipal sewer! Wonderful walkout sandy beach frontage on a paved county maintained low traffic dead end road! Ideal vacation retreat or use as a vacation rental!
Lot 241 N Forest Beach Shores, Northport - SOLD
SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT PARCEL
LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 11-17-17
Lot 241 - N Forest Beach Shores, Northport, MI - 60' on Grand Traverse Bay
Asking Price: $122,900
Beautifully treed waterfront building site with direct frontage on Lake Michigan located near the end of a quiet low traffic and paved county maintained road within the Cherry Homes development. Neighborhood amenities include a club house, tennis and basketball courts, playground, and hiking trails. Great neighborhood for a primary or vacation home close to state land! Low bluff retaining wall has been installed to protect the property water frontage. Wonderful sandy frontage!
0 N Bay View Avenue, Northport - SOLD
SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT LOT
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 11-3-17
N Bay View Avenue, Northport, MI - 66' on Grand Traverse Bay + Pole Barn
Asking Price: $105,000
Fantastic value for this direct waterfront parcel located between Omena and Northport down a quiet cottage lined private road. The 0.48 acre parcel features 66' of private direct frontage on Grand Traverse Bay / Northport Bay and offers a high spot approved for a on-site septic system and a newer pole barn!
5290 N Omena Point Road, Omena - SOLD
SOLD OMENA WATERFRONT HOME
LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 5/30/2017
5290 N Omena Point Road, Omena, MI – 100’ of Private Frontage on Grand Traverse Bay
Asking Price: $595,000
Nestled within a peaceful natural wooded setting this year-round home offers 100’ of private sandy beach frontage on Grand Traverse Bay, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2250+ sq ft, large living room with cathedral ceilings and a stone fireplace, loft/study, formal and informal dining areas, main floor waterside master bedroom suite, granite kitchen countertops, 3 season porch, attached 2 car garage, and so much more on a 0.88 acre private lot!
11040 S Shore Drive, Suttons Bay – SOLD
SOLD SUTTONS BAY WATERFRONT HOME
LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 9/23/2016
11040 S Shore Drive, Suttons Bay, MI - Historic Home & 141' of Sandy Frontage on Suttons Bay
Asking Price: $1,575,000
One-of-a-kind extensively remodeled and updated historic 1867 farmhouse offers 141’ of private Suttons Bay water frontage and a 1.38 acre estate size parcel within biking or walking distance to the picturesque Village of Suttons Bay! Beautiful high-end finishes throughout the 5,500+ sq feet of finished living area including a large custom kitchen, beautiful wood floors, 8.5 foot ceilings with crown moldings, 6 spacious bedrooms, 4.5 ceramic tiled baths, main floor and second floor master suites, huge game room, captivating walk-in wine cellar, private rear stone paver courtyard with a large gazebo, 3 season screened porch, a charming beachfront log cabana with unlimited potential, 2 car attached garage and a 24’x40’ detached outbuilding! The sandy beachfront is ideal for deep keel sailboat! This home offers the complete package only 15 minutes from Traverse City!
14284 E Pinecrest Drive, Northport - SOLD
SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT HOME
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 8/12/2016
14284 E Pinecrest Drive, Northport, MI - 2.21 Acres & 182' on Grand Traverse Bay
Asking Price: $898,000
Situated on 2.21 acres this estate size parcel offers a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with 3,400+ finished sq ft and 182' of private direct sandy bottom water frontage on Grand Traverse Bay! *Listing Photos provided by Venture Properties- Source: Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS.
8588 N Bayview Ave, Northport - SOLD
SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT HOME
LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 8/5/2016
8588 N Bayview Avenue, Northport, MI - 66' of Private Frontage on Grand Traverse Bay
Asking Price: $360,000
Nestled within a private treed lot this uniquely designed year round cottage enjoys beautiful elevated water views and 66 feet of private direct water frontage on Northport Bay! Built in the year 2000 with quality in mind the home features 1,400 sq ft of finished interior living area and ~600 sq ft of finished covered porches, maple cabinetry and flooring, cathedral ceilings, solid maple doors, in-floor radiant heat, and a 2 car garage. Wonderfully private and peaceful location between Northport & Omena with beautiful views of Northport Point across the bay!
Leelanau County Waterfront Home Sales 2011-2015
Total Sales Volume in $ Millions
Total Number of Houses Sold
Leelanau County Waterfront Home Sales 2011-2015 for houses with private water frontage on all Inland Lakes, Grand Traverse Bay, and Lake Michigan. This includes Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Omena, Northport, Leland, Lake Leelanau, Cedar, Maple City, Glen Arbor, and Empire.
Lot 193 N Knollwood Dr, Northport - SOLD
SOLD NORTHPORT VACANT LOT
LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 10/30/2015
Lot 193 N Knollwood Drive, Northport - Shared Sandy Beach
Asking Price: $12,500
Affordable Leelanau County wooded parcel within a short walk of the Cherry Homes waterfront park. Health department site survey on file showing parcel is suitable for on-site septic system. Amenities include not only multiple waterfront parks but common areas, hiking trails, tennis court, playground, and a basketball court.
14518 N Forest Beach Shores, Northport - SOLD
SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT HOME
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 10/5/2015
14518 N Forest Beach Shores, Northport - Private Sandy Frontage on Grand Traverse Bay
Asking Price: $405,000
Private direct walk out sandy frontage and beautiful Grand Traverse Bay water views are enjoyed from this charming “Up North” newer cottage featuring a wonderful open great room with two story living room ceilings and a stone fireplace, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, loft/office, maple cabinetry and flooring, full basement, finished attach garage, large waterside deck with sweeping views, private porch off the master bedroom, on-site drain field, and quality Andersen windows!