January-September 2013 3rd Qtr Grand Traverse County Home Sales Data

2013 Year-To-Date
Updated Grand Traverse County Home Sales Data

 

 


 

 


 

The 2013 3rd Quarter Year-To-Date (January 1 – September 30th) home sales data for Grand Traverse County has been posted in the graphs above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Grand Traverse County from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 to the same time period in 2012, 2011, and 2010. This includes the townships of Acme, Blair, East Bay, Fife Lake, Garfield, Grant, Green Lake, Long Lake, Mayfield, Paradise, Peninsula, Union, Whitewater, and the City of Traverse City.

As you will notice in the housing sales data posted above, 2013 residential real estate sold in Grand Traverse County has increased significantly compared to this time period last year in terms of Median Sale Price (+9.0%), Average Sale Price (+1.3%),  Residential Units Sold (+10.3%) & Residential Sales Volume (+11.7%).

Check back in early January, 2014 for the 2013 year-end real estate market sales statistics in Grand Traverse County.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Traverse Area Multiple Listing Service from 2010-2013. Undisclosed sales are not included in the data. This is for basic review purposes only. All attempts for accuracy have been made but cannot be guaranteed.

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

Leelanau & Traverse City Home Inventory - October 2013

LEELANAU COUNTY HOME INVENTORY
All Residential Listings 2003-2013

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY HOME INVENTORY
All Residential Listings 2003-2013


 

CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY HOME INVENTORY
All Residential Listings 2003-2013


Home & condo supply/inventory continues to decline throughout Leelanau County, Grand Traverse County, and especially within the City of Traverse City. As of October 28, 2013 Leelanau County home inventory is at a 8 year low, Grand Traverse Home Inventory is at a 10 year low, and the City of Traverse City supply is at a 9 year low!

Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty, LLC
Phone: 231-271-7777
E-mail: jonathan@oltersdorf.com

S Bay View Trail(2), Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY VACANT PARCEL

S Bay View Trail, Suttons Bay - 2.4 Acres
 LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 11/1/2013
Asking Price: $39,000

This ideal 2.4 acre rolling and partially wooded building site is located on a quiet cul-de-sac, at the end of a paved county maintained roadway within Suttons Bay Township.  Agricultural zoning allows for construction of a storage building prior to construction of your year round or vacation retreat!   Privacy is afforded by a wonderful mix of open land, hardwoods and pines. Natural gas, cable TV and high speed internet are available in this area of quality homes! Call for additional details.

3872 Morning Side Dr, Traverse City - SOLD

SOLD TRAVERSE CITY HOME

3872 Morning Side Drive, Traverse City
 SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 10/25/2013
Asking Price: $158,900


Extremely well maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 ranch house located just outside of the City of Traverse City. Home features include desirable ranch layout, fireplace, open kitchen, full unfinished basement, 2 car attached garage, rear deck, and a .48 acre lot within the lower Garfield Township tax rate!

409 S Main #4, Leland - SOLD

SOLD LELAND CONDOMINIUM

409 S Main #4, Leland
 SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 10/21/2013
Asking Price: $275,000


Conveniently located condominium in downtown Leland overlooking the Leland River with boating access / boat slip on North Lake Leelanau!  1 bedroom, 1 bath 701 sq ft efficiency unit with 154’ of shared water frontage on the Leland River.

Photos courtesy of the Traverse Area Association of Realtors

S Lake Leelanau Drive Acreage, Traverse City - SOLD

SOLD TRAVERSE CITY VACANT ACREAGE

S Lake Leelanau Drive, Traverse City, MI - 18.08 Acres with Lake Leelanau Water Views
 LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 10/11/2013
Asking Price: $120,000

   

South Lake Leelanau Views are enjoyed from this 18 acre parcel featuring beautiful open and rolling terrain mixed with a cluster of hardwoods and pines. Located within a 10 minute drive to Traverse City on a paved, county maintained road and within walking distance to a Lake Leelanau access this unique parcel offers a number of building sites and division options! Driveway access can be off of Bingham Ridge Drive or S Lake Leelanau Drive and the TART trail is near the rear of the property! Survey, land division approval and soil evaluations available. Note: There are power line easements across the property.

Lake Michigan Water Levels - September 2013

Current Lake Michigan Water Levels

The United States Army Corps of Engineers collects and publishes current / past Lake Michigan water level data which is very important to many property owners in Leelanau County & Grand Traverse County who own real estate on Lake Michigan or Grand Traverse Bay. Their last reading took place yesterday on September 30, 2013. The current Lake Michigan water levels are 8+ inches higher than September, 2012!

September 30, 2013                   577.56 feet

September Historic Water Levels
Avg Last Month                  577.68 feet
Avg Last Year                     576.97 feet
Minimum                           576.64 feet (1964)
Maximum                          581.96 feet (1986)
Long Term Avg                  579.07 feet

Click here to open/download the full report for the current month:
http://w3.lre.usace.army.mil/hh/GreatLakesWaterLevels/GLWL-CurrentMonth-Feet.pdf

For more information on current & past historic records regarding the Great Lakes Water Levels please visit: http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/GreatLakesInformation/GreatLakesWaterLevels/WaterLevelForecast/WeeklyGreatLakesWaterLevels.aspx

7957 S Shoreside Dr, Traverse City - SOLD

SOLD TRAVERSE CITY HOME

7957 S Shoreside Dr, Traverse City, MI - 231' Shared West Bay Frontage
 LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 9/30/2013
Asking Price: $255,000

This meticulously maintained 2821 sq ft Leelanau County home offers living and family rooms with brick fireplaces, formal and informal dining, large kitchen, vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, neutral decor and many updates including newer shingles & mechanicals! This home also enjoys a very private location on a quiet road, beautiful perennial gardens and an exceptional yard backing to mature woods, a large deck and use of a neighborhood 231’ West Bay waterfront park! Only 10 minutes north of Traverse City!

E Donner Rd, Traverse City, MI - 56 Acres - SOLD

 SOLD TRAVERSE CITY ACREAGE

E Donner Rd, Traverse City, MI - 56+ Acres of Vacant Land
 LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 9/27/2013
Asking Price: $274,900

  

This 56+ acre parcel offers a mixture of rolling countryside and hardwoods centrally located in Leelanau County between Suttons Bay and Traverse City.  Front 17 acres is cleared and ideal for fruit trees,hops or potentially grape vines. Rear acreage is heavily wooded and features a private setting for a future home or recreation use! Near Lake Leelanau and West Grand Traverse Bay public water access!


 

Lot 94 N Knollwood Dr, Northport - SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT VACANT PARCEL

Lot 94 N Knollwood Dr, Northport - Shared Sandy Beach
 LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 9/27/2013
Asking Price: $12,500

 

Affordable Leelanau County wooded parcel within a short walk to waterfront access and a short distance to 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.

12060 E Sugar Maple Court, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY HOME

12060 E Sugar Maple Court, Suttons Bay
 SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 9/11/2013
Asking Price: $279,000


This Stony Point ranch home has a desirable one floor living with a walkout lower level, main floor master suite, cul-de-sac location, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2300 square feet of finished living space. Located just east of Suttons Bay in Knorrwood Bluffs with 700 feet of shared water frontage on West Grand Traverse Bay!

Photos courtesy of the Traverse Area Association of Realtors

4043 Sherwood Forest Dr #45, Traverse City - SOLD

SOLD TRAVERSE CITY CONDOMINIUM

4043 Sherwood Forest Dr #45, Traverse City - Holiday Hills Area
LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 9/13/2013
Asking Price: $129,900

This immaculate East Bay Holiday Hills condominium is located in one of the most private locations in the development backing to a nice wooded area! Features include an open kitchen/living room layout, gas fireplace, gorgeous cherry hardwood floors, new stainless steel refrigerator, balcony, A/C, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1360 sq ft, large 2 car garage, and more! Enjoy maintenance-free living that is move-in ready. You will not need to change a thing!

91 S Nanagosa Trail, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY WATERFRONT HOME

91 S Nanagosa Trail, Suttons Bay, MI - 150' on West Grand Traverse Bay
LISTED &  SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 9/9/2013
Asking Price: $459,000

A beautiful natural landscaped setting of mature hardwoods, perennials, and a paved circular drive offers an ideal location for this charming ranch home.  The wonderfully private 1.62 acre parcel includes a sandy beach area and 150’ of direct frontage on West GT Bay set back almost 500 feet from the road!  Enjoy beautiful Bay views, a living area with a fireplace and built-ins, large bedrooms, hardwood flooring, main level laundry, sauna, all season sunroom, new drain field and furnace in 2013 and 2 car attached garage! Nanagosa Trail is a low-traffic county maintained paved road on desirable Stony Point Peninsula only minutes from Suttons Bay and within a short drive to Traverse City!

788 N St Josephs St, Unit #16, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY WATERFRONT CONDOMINIUM

788 N St Josephs St, Unit #16, Suttons Bay, MI - Suttons Bay Waterfront Condoο»Ώ
LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 9/6/2013
Asking Price: $363,000

Direct Waterfront Suttons Bay Yacht Club Condominium with complete furniture package ideal for a primary or second home! Wonderful water views are enjoyed from this 1850+ sq ft, 3 bedrooms, and 3 bath home featuring: a wonderful great room with cathedral ceilings, built-ins, fireplace, sun room and large waterside deck! Exceptional amenities include: beautifully landscaped grounds with natural landscaped commons, swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, 1200' of sandy Suttons Bay frontage & more!

11116 E Meadow View Drive, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY HOME

11116 E Meadow View Drive, Suttons Bay
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 8/26/2013
Asking Price: $165,000

Only minutes from Suttons Bay and a short drive to Traverse City this attractive Leelanau County home features: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open ranch layout, master bedroom suite, 1510 finished square feet, island kitchen, hardwood floors,  full unfinished basement, 2 car attached garage, and more!

Photos courtesy of the Traverse Area Association of Realtors

4580 S Bay Valley Drive, Suttons Bay - NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

$417,000 - 4580 S Bay Valley Drive, Suttons Bay

This wonderful Bay Valley Estates home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3750+ sq feet of finished living space and a beautiful in-ground pool on 2.13 acres! Additional home features include: desirable ranch layout with an open living room and a gas fireplace, main floor den, informal and formal dining areas, large main floor master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet, main floor laundry room, partially finished walkout lower level with a family/game room, bedroom and full bath, and a 2 car attached garage! Enjoy 800 feet of shared West Bay water frontage and a convenient location only 10 minutes from Traverse City!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS NEW LISTING!

719 N Apple Tree Dr Unit #13, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY CONDOMINIUM

719 N Apple Tree Dr Unit #13, Suttons Bay
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 8/16/2013
Asking Price: $265,000

With 2420+ finished sq ft of living area this wonderful Suttons Bay condominium offers the feel and size of a single family home with maintenance free living! An open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, an open living room with fireplace, main level master bedroom suite with Jacuzzi tub and shower, 3 large bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a finished walk out lower level, a/c and attached 2 car garage! Exceptional amenities include: 1200 ft of sandy beachfront, pool, tennis courts, and optional marina use!

708 N Dockside Circle E-3, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY WATERRFONT CONDOMINIUM

708 N Dockside Circle E-3, Suttons Bay
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 8/15/2013
Asking Price: $450,000

This Bay View condominium offers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths plus a waterside beach cabana (additional bedroom+ bath)! Located on the 2nd floor with panoramic water views of Suttons Bay, elevator access, 2 car garage, one floor living, high end upgrades and more!

Photos courtesy of the Traverse Area Association of Realtors

E Old Orchard Trail, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY VACANT PROPERTY

E Old Orchard Trail, Suttons Bay - 2.429 Acre Building Site
LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty, LLC on 8/2/2013
Asking Price: $39,000


This 2.42 acre level & open building site with agricultural zoning is located on desirable Stony Point Peninsula close to water access on a paved county maintained road with natural gas. Just minutes to Suttons Bay and a short distance to Traverse City! The property corners have been marked, take a look!