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$3,990,000 (USD)
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Peninsula Area Single Family Home

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2721 Nelson Road Traverse City, MI 49686

5 Bed
5 Baths
6945 sqft
MLS# 1934261
A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece, Old Mission Peninsula’s Most Unique offering. Truly irreplaceable, this fully custom construction home offers breathtaking views and possibility of a boat slip at Bowers Harbor Marina. This one-of-a-kind estate has 360° of development protected views overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, vineyards, and orchards. Designed by world-renowned green architect William McDonough, this 5-bed, 6-bath home offers environmentally conscious luxury across 8.44 acres with producing vineyards (Chardonnay and Riesling). Features include a passive solar entry, indoor lap pool with panoramic windows, main floor art gallery, main floor master with en suite, and loft office with deck and bay views. Lower-level gallery with kitchenette, game room, and 4 bedrooms, 3 with en-suite baths, and stunning 50-ft underground wine cellar with redwood racks. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings. Exquisite craftsmanship throughout: curved copper rooflines, steel columns with custom wood saddles, radiant floor heating, dual-zone HVAC, smart home system, 3 fireplaces, ADA-accessible 1¾ solid birch doors, granite countertops, Baldwin/Kohler fixtures, and custom cabinetry. Updates made spring 2026 including 4 new sliding doors and more. Professionally landscaped with river and pond features. Two gardens could be re-imagined as additional decking with views. Sale of vineyard grapes to Black Star Farms can be negotiated. Additional 11.5-acre vineyard parcel available across the road. Ready for the next visionary to make it theirs.
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
$2,300,000 (USD)
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Leelanau Area Single Family Home

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14421 N Cathead Bay Drive Northport, MI 49670

5 Bed
5 Baths
4480 sqft
MLS# 1944903
Set along 100 feet of pristine, sugar-sand shoreline on Lake Michigan at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, this Cathead Bay estate offers a rare blend of privacy, craftsmanship, and natural beauty across approximately 4,480 square feet. The shoreline features a smooth, rock-free, gradual entry—ideal for swimming. Tucked along a private road, this custom-built home is designed to capture its surroundings, with due west exposure delivering panoramic sunset views to the Manitou and Fox Islands, where freighters and sailboats become part of the seascape. To the east, several thousand acres of protected state land—undeveloped and not open to public access—provide a permanent, unspoiled backdrop of dunes and forest. Outdoor living is central, with sunrise decks overlooking the eastern dunes and expansive west-facing decks. A private primary suite deck (2022) offers a secluded vantage point for evening skies and occasional northern lights. Inside, 10-foot ceilings on the main level and 9-foot ceilings above and below create a sense of scale. The gourmet kitchen anchors the main living area, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite includes a sitting area, screened porch, spa-style bath, and dedicated climate control. Additional features include in-floor radiant heat, central air, high-speed fiber internet, smart home integration by Waara Technologies, elevator (2021), and a lower-level media room with a wet bar. A detached two-car garage with a guest house (2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 576 square feet), connected by a deck bridge, provides space for guests or rental income (approximately $16,000 annually). Minutes from Northport, Leland, the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, wineries, and dunes, this is a rare legacy waterfront offering in one of Northern Michigan’s most tightly held locations.
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
$549,000 (USD)
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Garfield Area Single Family Home

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2737 Ruby Street Traverse City, MI 49684

4 Bed
4 Baths
3018 sqft
MLS# 1940095
Welcome to thoughtful craftsmanship and modern comfort just minutes from all of Traverse City’s conveniences, tucked within the new Emerald Hills community. This brand-new home stands apart with quality finishes, locally sourced workmanship, as well as smart, efficient design at every turn. The bright, open main-level features a custom kitchen with quartz countertops, custom open shelving, a handcrafted vent hood, panel-wrapped island, and energy-efficient stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen (and on the way to the attached, 2 stall garage) sits a convenient mudroom with main-floor laundry and powder room. The private main-floor primary suite offers a double vanity and a large walk-in shower accented with cherry-blossom tile; a sophisticated tribute to the Cherry Capital. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms, including one oversized room that can function beautifully as either a bedroom, bonus/media room, play space, or office. The finished lower level provides wide-open versatility and is ideal for entertaining, a workout space, home office, or guest quarters. Throughout the home, custom window trim and baseboards, closed-cell spray-foam insulation for comfort and efficiency, and quiet, energy-saving ceiling fans reflect a commitment to quality. A porch swing is on the way, ready for quiet mornings or peaceful evenings outdoors. Built by trusted local tradesmen known for craftsmanship, not shortcuts, this home offers thoughtful design and timeless durability. This property is a standout opportunity in a neighborhood of newer builds.
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
$469,000 (USD)
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Peninsula Area Land

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0 Nelson Road Traverse City, MI 49686

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MLS# 1937199
Exceptional Vineyard Property on Old Mission Peninsula. A rare opportunity to own a slice of wine country in one of the Midwest’s most celebrated wine regions, the Traverse Wine Coast. Nestled in the heart of rolling vineyards on the prestigious Old Mission Peninsula, this 11.53-acre property offers breathtaking views, open space, and 9 acres of thriving Pinot Noir vines. With prime location set above West Grand Traverse Bay, just down the road from the iconic Boathouse restaurant. Enjoy the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility, with panoramic vineyard and countryside views. Featuring a thriving vineyard, planted with 5–6 high-quality clones of Pinot Noir (113, 115, 667, 777, and two Colmar clones from Switzerland). 2021 Yield: 9.15 tons. 2022 Yield: 9.73 tons (Grapes currently sold to Black Star Farms, with potential for continued arrangement.) Zoned for one residential dwelling unit, a farm labor housing structure, or an agricultural building as outlined in the Deed of Conservation Easement. This property is protected forever, safeguarded through the Peninsula Township PDR (Purchase of Development Rights) program, preserving open space and agricultural use in perpetuity. Easement to the property via a private farm road off Center Road. Whether you envision building a tranquil residence surrounded by vines, starting your own boutique winery, or simply enjoying the serenity of protected vineyard land, this property is a gem waiting to be curated into your dream estate, housing structure or other agricultural structure, is permitted, as specified in the Deed of Conservation Easement. The easement is through Peninsula Township PDR program, ensuring open space and agriculture into perpetuity.
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors