2017 Grand Traverse County Home Sales: January to September

The 2017 3rd quarter (January 1 – September 30) home sales data for Grand Traverse County has been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Grand Traverse County from January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 to the same time period in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011. 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.

So far in 2017 Grand Traverse County Home Sales Volume has increased +4.80% compared to this time in 2016. Average sales price is up +12.50% while Median Sales price is up +15.00%. Total number of units sold has decreased -6.84%. For the 4th year in a row there remains low home inventory, especially in the downtown Traverse City Area.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS from 2011-2017. 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

8888 N West Bay Shore Drive, Northport - SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT HOME

LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 10-16-17
8888 N West Bay Shore Drive, Northport, MI – Home with Water Views & 4.25 Acres
Asking Price: $209,000

Set back nicely from the roadway on a private 4.25 acre parcel this low maintenance home features 3 bedrooms & 1.75 baths including a private master suite, open living room/kitchen layout, gas fireplace, chef’s kitchen, 1300+ finished sq ft, laundry/mud room, attached 2 car garage with 400+ sq ft of finished loft/storage space, and a spacious rear Trek deck, Andersen windows and door walls, all offering elevated eastern facing Bay views! The private parcel offers a mixture of open and wooded topography, pond, paved private driveway, 240 sq ft shed, a 390 sq ft covered carport, and a wonderful location just 1 mile south of the charming Village of Northport! Wonderful year round or vacation get away.

9890 S West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City - SOLD

SOLD TRAVERSE CITY WATERFRONT HOME

 LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 10-6-17
9890 S West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City , MI – Home with 2.80 Acres & 106’ on West Bay
Asking Price: $325,000

This 1950’s 3 bedroom ranch home is situated in a fantastic location just 5 miles north of downtown Traverse City and features a rare 2.80 acre parcel and 106’ of private deep sandy water frontage on West Bay perfect for boating, swimming, and water sports! Additional features include low maintenance brick exterior, living room with a fireplace, detached 2 car garage, full unfinished basement, Bay views throughout the home & property, natural gas, private well & sewer, and 2+ acres of private woods out the backdoor. Ideal Northern Michigan cottage, vacation rental property, or use as a year-round home in desirable Leelanau County!

Lot 68 - S Bay View Trail, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY WATER VIEW LOT

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 10-10-17
Lot 68 - S Bay View Trail, Suttons Bay, MI - Elevated Water View Parcel
Asking Price: $129,900

Beautiful Suttons Bay water view parcel offering expansive West Grand Traverse Bay views from this 1.09+ acre building site on desirable Stony Point within a short distance to 182 feet of shared West Bay water frontage in Leelanau County! Trees need to be cleared but what a view! *Photos provided by Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS.

45 N Eagle Hwy, Lake Leelanau - SOLD

SOLD LAKE LEELANAU HOME

 LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 10-6-17
45 N Eagle Highway, Lake Leelanau, MI - Home with Commercial Zoning
Asking Price: $197,500

This year-round home is situated in an ideal central Leelanau County location perfect for your primary home, second home, or commercial business within walking distance to the quaint town of Lake Leelanau.  Features include a living room with fireplace, 1880 sq ft of finished living area, 3 bedrooms and 1.75 baths, 2 car attached garage, front and side decks, vinyl maintenance free siding, plentiful storage, private well and sewer connection, and a 100’ x 206’ commercially zoned lot backing to woods.  Ideal year-round home with income or commercial use potential within close proximity to restaurants, entertainment, quality schools, and easy access to a public boat launch!

4009 Barnes Road, Traverse City - SOLD

SOLD TRAVERSE CITY RANCH HOME

 SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 10-2-17
4009 Barnes Road, Traverse City, MI - Ranch Foreclosure
Asking Price: $139,900

Fantastic investor opportunity! This large ranch foreclosure features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1900+ sq ft, 2 car garage, fireplace, and a larger 0.71 acre corner lot in Garfield Township just minutes to Meijer, Munson Hospital, and downtown Traverse City!  

7131 E Hoxie Road, Cedar - SOLD

SOLD CEDAR HOME WITH ACREAGE

 SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 9-29-17
7131 E Hoxie Road, Cedar, MI - Home & 6.00 Acres Near Downtown Traverse City
Asking Price: $163,900

Affordable acreage in Leelanau County! This charming 1200 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath chalet sits on 6.00 elevated wooded acres with extraordinary privacy! Fantastic value. *Photos provided by Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS.

7311 S Lake Leelanau Drive, Traverse City – SOLD

SOLD TRAVERSE CITY WATER VIEW ACREAGE

LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 9/22/2017
7311 S Lake Leelanau Drive, Traverse City, MI – 18 Acre Vacant Parcel with Water Views
Asking Price: $135,000

South Lake Leelanau sunset water views are enjoyed from this large 18.08 acre vacant parcel featuring beautiful open and rolling countryside terrain. Located within a short 10 minute drive to Traverse City on a paved county maintained road and within walking distance to public Lake Leelanau water access/boat launch. A survey and soil evaluations are on file, and natural gas & cable is available at the road! Nothing else like this is currently on the market! Note: There are power line easements across the property and driveway access is available off of Bingham Ridge Drive (see survey).

11945 N Foxview Drive, Northport – SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT WATER VIEW HOME

LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 9/18/2017
11945 N Foxview Drive, Northport, MI –Lake Michigan Views & Shared Access
Asking Price: $795,000

This beautifully designed quality constructed custom home offers spectacular uninterrupted Lake Michigan, N Manitou Island, and Fox Island sunset views, large open custom kitchen, main level living room with vaulted ceilings and a 2 story stone fireplace, den/family room with a stone fireplace, a spacious main level master bedroom suite with a oversized walk-in closet, solid interior doors, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, custom built-ins, finished 3 car heated garage, mahogany wood waterside deck, cedar shake roof, and incredible water views throughout the home! 4000 ft of shared Lake Michigan Frontage!

Lot 30 & Lot 31 – N Brencris Lane, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY WATER VIEW LOTS

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 9/15/2017
Lot 30 & Lot 31 - N Brencris Lane, Suttons Bay, MI - Water View Vacant Parcels
Asking Price: $129,000 each

Beautiful ridgetop location with elevated panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay & Suttons Bay! These 2 lots are situated within the Bayscape Hills development which offers 2+ acre lots, underground utilities, and paved roads. Centrally located in Leelanau County just minutes to the Village of Suttons Bay

Lot 1 - N Forest Beach Shores, Northport – SOLD

SOLD NORTHPORT WATERFRONT PARCEL

LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 8/31/2017
Lot 1 - N Forest Beach Shores, Northport, MI – 60’ of Sandy Frontage on Grand Traverse Bay
Asking Price: $199,500

Beautiful walkout private sandy beach frontage is enjoyed with this desirable gently sloping direct waterfront lot!  Soil test on file showing conditions suitable for on-site septic system and a survey has been completed. Build your dream home in a wonderful waterfront community on Lake Michigan / Grand Traverse Bay.  Neighborhood amenities include a club house, tennis and basketball courts, playground, and hiking trails close to additional state land!

101 N Madison Street, Traverse City - SOLD

SOLD DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY HOME

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 8/24/2017
101 N Madison Street, Traverse City, MI - Newly Constructed Slabtown Home
Asking Price: $430,000

Rare newly constructed Slabtown home within a short walk to downtown Traverse City and the beach in one of downtown’s most desirable neighborhoods! This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1500+ sq ft contemporary farmhouse home features cement board exterior, open floor plan, full unfinished basement, and an attached garage. One of a kind find!

Lot 29 & Lot 30 N Blue Water Court, Suttons Bay - NEW LISTING

2 parcels for the price of one! Adjacent parcels being sold together offering 2 separate building sites or use as one home site with complete view protection. Development amenities include use of: 31 acre preserved common area; paved private roads; developer installed underground gas, electric, phone, cable, and common drain field system to the lot- reducing your building costs when planning your dream home! Quiet low traffic Leelanau County location within minutes of Suttons Bay, Leland and Omena!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS NEW LISTING!

118 S Shore Drive, Suttons Bay – SOLD

SOLD VILLAGE OF SUTTONS BAY WATERFRONT HOME

LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 8/17/2017
118 S Shore Drive, Suttons Bay, MI – Coastal Farmhouse & 128’ on Suttons Bay
Asking Price: $749,500

This classic coastal farmhouse is the ideal Northern Michigan waterfront retreat situated within a few blocks of the heart of the Village of Suttons Bay!  The beautifully restored and updated “White Fence” 1920’s beach home features quality finishes and timeless designs throughout, a 2022+ sq ft main home & 738 sq ft finished carriage house, 1000 sq ft heated 4 car garage and studio office, stand-alone studio/bunk room, partially finished basement, gourmet kitchen, 3 covered porches including 2- 200 &100 sq ft gazebos, and multiple patios/decks offering unobstructed bay views throughout the home & estate! The combination of 2 private waterfront gathering sites with fire pits, a boat dock, extensively landscaped grounds, and white siding accented by black awnings create a wonderful relaxing setting that that enjoys 128’ of deep sandy bottom private water frontage on desirable Suttons Bay!

7192 Cleveland Avenue, Bellaire - SOLD

SOLD BELLAIRE COTTAGE

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 8/10/2017
7192 Cleveland Avenue, Bellaire, MI - Cottage & 90' Shared Frontage on Intermediate Lake
Asking Price: $102,500

Affordable “Up North” cottage with a peak of the water and a short walk to 90’ of shared water frontage on Intermediate Lake in Antrim County. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features 1,200+ sq ft and a 2 car attached garage in a nice seasonal neighborhood close to downtown Bellaire. Photos provided by Keller Williams-Greater Grand Traverse.

3911 N Hareld Drive, Lake Leelanau – SOLD

SOLD NORTH LAKE LEELANAU WATER VIEW PARCEL

LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 8/2/2017
3911 N Hereld Drive, Lake Leelanau, MI - Vacant Parcel with Elevated Sunset North Lake Leelanau Views
Asking Price: $155,000

Western facing North Lake Leelanau panoramic water views are enjoyed from this slightly elevated East Leland 1+ acre vacant parcel.  A wonderful combination of woods and open sloping topography affords privacy within a quiet setting accessed by a private roadway close to North Lake Leelanau waterfront access.  Property corners have been marked and an approved soil evaluation from the Leelanau County Environmental Health Department is available.

666 W Broadway, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY RANCH HOME

LISTING SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 7/31/2017
666 W Broadway, Suttons Bay, MI
Asking Price: $385,000

This charming 2600 sq ft 1.5 story home located within walking distance to downtown Suttons Bay offers a large living room with custom built-ins, updated kitchen with shaker cabinetry and stainless appliances, formal and informal dining areas, fireplace, 4 bedrooms and 2.5+ beautifully updated baths, large deck, lower level family room with a full walkout and egress windows, and wonderful storage. Deep 1.54 acre wooded lot offers fantastic back yard privacy!

Parcel G-a, N Evergreen Valley Drive, Suttons Bay - SOLD

SOLD SUTTONS BAY VACANT PARCEL

SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 7/28/2017
Parcel G-a, N Evergreen Valley Drive, Suttons Bay, MI - 5.44 Acres
Asking Price: $64,900

Beautiful rolling countryside building site located just north of Suttons Bay. This 5.44 acre parcel enjoys scenic terrain, water views, and is located in an area of quality homes in desirable Leelanau County.

2017 Leelanau County Home Sales: January - June

The 2017 2nd quarter (January 1 – June 30) home sales data have been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Leelanau County from January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 to the same time period in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011. This includes the townships of Bingham, Centerville, Cleveland, Elmwood, Empire, Glen Arbor, Kasson, Leelanau, Leland, Solon, Suttons Bay, and the City of Traverse City within the southeast corner of Leelanau County.

2017 Leelanau County Home Sales Volume has increased a +14.96% compared to this time last year and total houses sold has increased +5.43% over last year. Average sales price has increased +9.03% and Median Sales Price has increased +0.72%.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS from 2011-2017. 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

2017 Grand Traverse County Home Sales: January - June

The 2017 2nd quarter (January 1 – June 30) home sales data for Grand Traverse County has been posted in the charts above. The home sales statistics compare real estate housing sold in Grand Traverse County from January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 to the same time period in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011. 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.

So far in 2017 Grand Traverse County Home Sales Volume has decreased -3.50% compared to this time in 2016. Average sales price is up +4.42% while Median Sales price is up +11.5%. Total number of units sold has decreased -7.58%. For the 4th year in a row there remains low home inventory, especially in the downtown Traverse City Area.

This report is based upon sales information obtained from the Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS from 2011-2017. 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