Low-maintenance ranch home nestled on a wooded 0.39-acre lot in central Leelanau County, ideally located just minutes from the highly anticipated reopening of Sugar Loaf and its future hiking and biking opportunities! This move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,414 square feet of convenient main-floor living, featuring an open great room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy stone gas fireplace, along with a spacious primary suite complete with a private ¾ bath. Additional main-floor conveniences include newer luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, main floor laundry, 2nd full bath, and an attached 2-car garage. Enjoy the peaceful, wooded setting from the three-season porch overlooking the rear yard/firepit area. The partially finished lower level offers excellent potential, with framed walls, space for a 4th bedroom, and a future 3rd bath with the plumbing already roughed in. Materials currently on site to complete most of the lower level are available for purchase separately. County-maintained roads, a private well, and a convenient community sewer system help keep ongoing costs manageable. A great opportunity to enjoy comfortable living in a convenient central Leelanau County location, only 3.5 miles from Lake Michigan & Good Harbor Beach, and within a few miles of 2 excellent golf courses. Don’t miss out on this one!
8282 S Center Highway, Traverse City – NEW LISTING
Welcome home to this spacious 4+ bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,256 sq ft property in beautiful Leelanau County! This two-story home offers plenty of room to spread out, with an inviting layout designed for comfortable living and entertaining. The main level features an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with hardwood floors and plenty of natural light. The kitchen was completely updated in 2023 and the home also features new shingles installed in 2023. Upstairs, you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms (with a non-conforming 5th bedroom), including one with an enormous walk-in closet, giving everyone plenty of space. The unfinished walkout lower level offers excellent potential for additional living and recreational space and features a wood-burning fireplace. Finish it to suit your needs as a family room, home theater, playroom, office, or entertainment space. Situated on a wooded 0.77-acre parcel, this property offers a great combination of space and convenience, centrally located in Elmwood Township just 10 minutes from both Downtown Traverse City & Suttons Bay!
3729 S Lee Point Road, Suttons Bay – NEW LISTING
Exceptional West Grand Traverse Bay waterfront with 282' of private direct frontage offering dramatic south-facing views, sandy beach area, mature trees, beautifully landscaped grounds, and just 15 minutes from Traverse City! This incredible home has been extensively remodeled inside & out with a substantial eastside 2 story addition completed 2024. The light-filled interior features cathedral ceilings, expansive Andersen windows and sliding doors, oak flooring, nickel-gap accents, and panoramic Bay views throughout. Two main-level primary suites offer private baths and large walk-in closets with custom built-ins, while a 3rd spacious bedroom, office/den, family room, and generous mudroom provide plenty of flexibility. The open kitchen features quartz countertops, quality cabinetry, and premium Viking, KitchenAid, and Bosch appliances. Heated attached 2-car garage with epoxy flooring, cabinetry, quartz workbench, sink, and gas/electric heat. Professionally landscaped grounds include composite front and rear decking, stone patios and walls, raised garden beds, irrigation, outdoor shower with hot/cold water, RV 50-amp hookup, and hot tub hookup. Two separate high-efficiency HVAC systems, newer water treatment equipment, metal roof, cement siding, and extensive recent updates throughout. Truly one-of-a-kind views throughout set along a remarkable stretch of West Bay, where the elevated setting and expansive frontage create the feeling of being right on top of the water. The soft, sandy-bottom beach picture-perfect, offering an ideal setting for boating and bonfires, all framed by sweeping views of Power Island and the crystal-clear turquoise waters of West Grand Traverse Bay.
Tompkins Woods Road, Traverse City – NEW LISTING
Dreaming of a peaceful direct waterfront setting to build your vacation retreat or forever home on Old Mission Peninsula? This hard-to-find, estate-sized parcel offers 1.97 acres with 159 feet of sandy shoreline on West Grand Traverse Bay, featuring spectacular western-facing sunset views across West Bay. The level, untouched property is surrounded by mature towering trees and accessed by a private dead-end road, offering unmatched privacy. Best of all, there’s no bluff here, the land slopes gradually to the water’s edge, providing easy access to the waterfront. A recently completed soil evaluation (perc test) confirms the property is suitable for a traditional on-site septic system. Vacant building sites like this on West Grand Traverse Bay are becoming increasingly difficult to find - don’t miss this opportunity to create something truly special on Old Mission Peninsula!
1304 S Richter Road, Suttons Bay – NEW LISTING
Situated just outside the Village limits of Suttons Bay, this reasonably priced 2-bedroom home offers an incredible location on a spacious 1.41-acre parcel surrounded by towering mature hardwoods. Enjoy easy access to the Leelanau bike Trail just 0.4 miles away, S Shore Park and the beach just 0.5 miles away, and Downtown Suttons Bay only 1 mile from your doorstep. With some updating, this home has the potential to become a charming Up North getaway, full-time residence, or investment property in a location that’s tough to beat at this price point. Suttons Bay Township allows short-term rentals with a township permit. Year built and square footage are estimates. Don’t miss out!
5994 Marilyn Court, Traverse City – NEW LISTING
Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully updated home offers privacy, a private fenced rear yard surrounded by mature trees, and a convenient location just 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City! Extensively remodeled in 2018, the interior showcases impressive, vaulted ceilings with warm wood accents, abundant windows and natural light, hardwood flooring, and a spacious open living area anchored by a cozy wood-burning stove. The beautifully updated kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large center island, and plenty of workspace and storage. The entire upper level is dedicated to the spacious primary suite, while the flexible main floor family room offers additional living space and could also function as a fourth bedroom, with walkout access to the rear yard. Additional features include an unfinished basement providing excellent storage, a 24x24 detached garage, and new shingles in July 2026, adding an important recent improvement. With its quiet cul-de-sac location, fenced backyard, large garage, thoughtful updates, and easy access to Traverse City, this is a move-in-ready home you’ve been looking for!
Lot 61 - S Skye Hill Drive, Traverse City - NEW LISTING
Centrally located between Traverse City and Suttons Bay in the desirable Leelanau Highlands development, this 0.89-acre vacant building site offers a beautiful, wooded, hilltop setting with privacy and scenic surroundings. The property backs to HOA common area, providing additional separation from neighboring parcels. The gently sloping terrain creates a unique opportunity for a home designed to take advantage of the natural landscape with a walkout possible in 3 directions. The ability to connect to the community septic system (connection fee paid by current owner) helps simplify the building process and reduce construction costs. Underground utilities, natural gas, and cable are available. Enjoy convenient access to nearby public boat launches, the Leelanau Trail, and all the amenities of both Traverse City and Suttons Bay. A great opportunity to build your Northern Michigan dream home in a peaceful, private setting, surrounded by upscale residences, including $1+ million homes!
9742 E Peterson Road, Northport – NEW LISTING
Set high on a secluded 6+ acre hilltop, this walkout ranch built in 2022 offers outstanding privacy as well as year-round distant views of Lake Michigan! In like-new condition and designed for low-maintenance living, it's well suited for use as a full-time residence or as a Leelanau County vacation home. Vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and a cozy wood-burning stove create a warm and inviting great room, while the island kitchen features a convenient pantry/coffee station and plenty of workspace. The spacious main-floor primary suite includes 9-foot ceilings, heated bathroom floors, a tiled walk-in shower, and a large walk-in closet. Main-floor laundry and a half bath add to one floor convenience. Downstairs, the walkout lower level offers 8'8" ceilings, a large family room with a wet bar and beverage cooler, a full bath with a tub, and a third non-conforming bedroom that's ideal for guests, a home office, or hobby space, and unfinished storage space. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with a covered front porch featuring tongue-and-groove ceilings and composite decking, plus a rear composite deck overlooking the rolling countryside and distant Lake Michigan views. Thoughtfully built by Whiteford Associates with quality finishes and easy upkeep throughout, this property lets you spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying everything Leelanau County has to offer!
3784 S Lee Point Road, Suttons Bay – NEW LISTING
Rarely available, this south-facing private frontage on West Grand Traverse Bay offers 200’ of some of the finest sandy-bottom shoreline in all of Northern Michigan! A turnkey ranch home, equally suited for year-round living or as a seasonal vacation escape, features easy single-level living with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, set on 1.29 acres. Enjoy an expansive waterside deck and a detached garage with a framed upper level, ready to be finished for additional living space with Instagram worthy water views and a covered private balcony. The soft, sandy bottom beach is truly picture-perfect, ideal for swimming, boating, and bonfires - framed by sweeping views of Power Island and the crystal-clear turquoise waters of West Grand Traverse Bay. Lee Point Road sits in a highly sought after location just minutes from the vibrant, year-round Village of Suttons Bay and only 15 minutes to downtown Traverse City!
11.31 Acres – E Smiseth Road, Suttons Bay – NEW LISTING
Exceptionally rare large-acreage parcel within the Village of Suttons Bay, backing directly to 20 acres of Village-owned parkland. One of only a handful of remaining Village properties of this size, this 11.31-acre wooded setting features a variety of building sites and rolling terrain that rises to a scenic elevated ridgeline with seasonal water views. No deed restrictions! Create your own private trail system and connect seamlessly to Bahle Park—offering year-round recreation with direct access to the Village through Bahle Park by foot, snowshoes, or even skis, right from your backyard. Wildlife is abundant, and a small creek meanders along the western boundary, enhancing the natural setting. A rare opportunity to secure a true legacy property with exceptional privacy, all less than 1 mile from downtown Suttons Bay!
2164 N Belanger Creek Drive, Suttons Bay - NEW LISTING
Belanger Creek – Lot 8. This private, quiet parcel offers a tranquil creekside building site with Belanger Creek flowing along the rear of the lot. Situated just 3 miles from the Village of Suttons Bay, it’s tucked at the end of a paved cul-de-sac and offers underground utilities, including natural gas and high-speed cable internet. Residents enjoy 8.5 acres of common open space, 2,100 feet of creek frontage, shared pond frontage, and building restrictions that maintain high-quality construction. Outbuildings are allowed on this parcel. Adjacent parcels are also available to purchase.
2155 N Belanger Creek Drive, Suttons Bay - NEW LISTING
Belanger Creek – Lot 6. Wonderful building site offering bay views and shared creek frontage on Belanger Creek! Situated just 3 miles from the Village of Suttons Bay, it’s tucked at the end of a paved cul-de-sac and offers underground utilities, including natural gas and high-speed cable internet. Residents enjoy 8.5 acres of common open space, 2,100 feet of creek frontage, shared pond frontage, and building restrictions that maintain high-quality construction. Adjacent parcels are also available to purchase. Gently sloping topography offers various building options!
1881 N Blue Water Court, Suttons Bay - NEW LISTING
Situated towards the end of a quiet dead-end private road, this premier building site delivers the kind of water view you've been searching for! With 31 acres of preserved common space, peaceful countryside surroundings, and panoramic Suttons Bay sunrise water views, this is easily one of the best water view lots in the area. The value goes beyond the water view, owners benefit from lower township tax rates, a paved private road, and developer-installed underground electric, gas, cable, and high-speed internet. A shared propane system and common drain field are already in place, saving you real time and real money when planning your dream home. Less hassle and fewer surprise costs. Located just minutes from Suttons Bay, Leland, and Omena, you get privacy without isolation — wineries, marinas, golf, and dining are all within easy reach. If you’ve been waiting for the right view in the right location, this is it!
7470 S Shugart Road Traverse City– SOLD
SOLD SOUTH LAKE LEELANAU RANCH HOUSE
LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 10/2/2025
$1,399,000 - 7470 S Shugart Road, Traverse, MI – 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Ranch Home on South Lake Leelanau with a Sandy Shoreline, Sunset Views, and an Extra Lot!
Step onto South Lake Leelanau’s most coveted stretch of shoreline, featuring a sandy beach and spectacular western facing sunsets over the lake! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1,780 sq ft ranch, built in 1991, offers turn-key, one-level living with an open living room showcasing lake views and a cozy gas fireplace, plus a spacious waterside primary suite. Additional features include an attached 2+ car garage and a detached outbuilding ideal for storing all your water toys. This rare offering includes two separate parcels, including a vacant back lot with potential to build a 2nd home (buyer to verify details with zoning). Located on quiet, low-traffic Shugart Shores, just 15 minutes from Downtown Traverse City, this property sits in Bingham Township, where Short Term Rentals are allowed with a township permit. Soak up summer on the expansive waterside deck, entertain, relax, and create unforgettable lakeside memories. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity on Lake Leelanau! Septic replacement options may include A) leasing a neighboring property for a traditional system or B) potentially an on-site ATS, subject to site work, testing, approvals, and not guaranteed (details for both on file).
1955 N Blue Water Court, Suttons Bay - NEW LISTING
Affordable 1.16-acre building site in a well-planned centrally located Leelanau County development! Situated just minutes from Suttons Bay and Lake Michigan access, this quiet neighborhood on a private dead end road includes 31 acres of common space and peaceful countryside views. Added value comes with lower township tax rates, underground electric, cable and high-speed internet, plus a shared propane and drainfield system already installed - saving you time and money. Reasonable restrictions on this lot (lot #2) allow for outbuildings and only require a 1,600 finished sq ft home above grade, giving you flexibility without unnecessary costs. Perfect topography for a walkout home!
7423 Westwind Road, Traverse City – NEW LISTING
Perfectly situated at the base of Old Mission Peninsula, this meticulously cared for 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers approximately 4,645 sq. ft. of beautifully finished living space, complete with splendid year-round western facing sunset Bay Views! Enjoy endless summer fun in your own in-ground pool, the ultimate backyard retreat for cooling off and unwinding. Since 2018, this home has undergone a long list of impressive updates, including custom Amish built kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops & new appliances, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, carpeting, full repainting of both the interior and exterior, new drain field, new automatic pool cover & pump, rim joist spray foam insulation, gutters, and so much more! This home is conveniently located on Old Mission - close to everything yet tucked away on a quiet private road just 1.3 miles from East Bay Boat Launch & 3.5 miles to Downtown Traverse City!
13801 E Ingalls Bay Road, Omena – NEW LISTING
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 21 – S Walden Court, Suttons Bay – NEW LISTING
One of the most beautiful, easy-to-build, ~1 acre lots available on desirable Stony Point featuring an abundance of sunny unobstructed year-round southern exposure! It's entirely possible that you will never find a more perfect oasis to build your dream home than at this unique home site. The lot has a high and level building envelope and could offer breathtaking sunrise water views of West Grand Traverse Bay and the “Point of Old Mission” from the second floor of your custom home. A rare opportunity to purchase in “The Points”, a quality neighborhood offering underground utilities including natural gas, county maintained roads, and the best of 2 worlds with a location only 3 miles southeast of the year-round Village of Suttons Bay and just a quick 20+ minutes to Traverse City!
10769 Dalzell Road, Traverse City – NEW LISTING
$296,000 - 10769 Dalzell Road, Traverse City, MI – 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch Home Close to Town
This inviting home offers one level living, a large open great room with hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings and wonderful stone fireplace, 4 bedrooms, lower level family room, 2 remodeled full baths, 2,274 sq ft of living area, large workshop/storage, and much more! Numerous upgrades include newer shingles, all new windows; front, interior and garage doors; appliances, carpeting, newer furnace and a/c, water softener, paint, trim, and a beautifully landscaped irrigated lawn on a 0.93 acre lot! A phenomenal location on a paved low traffic county maintained road within 1/3 mile of the Leelanau Bike Trail and only 4 miles to Downtown Traverse City!
2839 Ruby Street & 2849 Ruby Street, Traverse City – NEW LISTING
Build your dream home on this affordable site condominium vacant lot which is located on a quiet cul-de-sac within the desirable Emerald Hills development. A standalone site condominium option in an established neighborhood with an exceptional location close to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment and within minutes of downtown Traverse City! Adjacent lot is also available. Association dues cover: common elements and grounds, roads, lawns, irrigation, snow removal, exterior structure maintenance except deck staining, and insurance on the base. Master deed and Bi-laws are to be provided to the Buyer for review and verification.
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