You're in for a treat with this home! Set on 10.13 remarkably private acres with nearly 300' of shoreline, this extraordinary Town & Country estate offers a rare combination of seclusion, luxury, and timeless Northern Michigan beauty. This special residence is a rare offering on one of Northern Michigan's most coveted lakes. Blending timeless craftsmanship with effortless waterfront living, it's just minutes from scenic downtown Elk Rapids with dining, marina, and Traverse City Horse Shows also nearby. Designed with today's lifestyle in mind, the home offers 6 bedrooms and 6 baths, providing generous space for family and guests. Expansive open living areas are filled with natural light and panoramic lake views, creating the perfect setting for both grand entertaining and peaceful mornings on the water. Step outside to enjoy resort-style amenities, including a large in-ground stone hot tub, beautifully integrated into the landscape & offering the perfect place to unwind year-round. Above the heated garage, a private game room complete with its own bar creates an ideal space for entertaining or relaxing after a day on the lake. From the unmatched privacy of 10.18 acres to the exceptional waterfront setting and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces, this is a legacy property built to be enjoyed for generations.
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
$3,990,000 (USD)
Peninsula Area Single Family Home
Active
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
$2,200,000 (USD)
Peninsula Area Single Family Home
Pending
10191 Peninsula Drive Traverse City, MI 49686
4 Bed
4 Baths
3800 sqft
MLS# 1944324
Views of West Bay from every room on the front of the house! Contemporary on Old Mission! The bay sparkles are endlessly beautiful on your extra-wide 109' private beach. And then... your first step into the home is right into the coolest foyer entry in TC! It's a masterpiece featuring a 15 ft. chandelier, which perfectly ignites the beauty from outside, while warming the interior with soft light. The staircase itself is magazine-worthy, with its handmade maple wood treads that are beautifully stained on all sides and finished with a custom bannister. Everything is new in this renovated home featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths & a spa-like master bedroom suite with heated floors & a soaking tub overlooking the bay. Top-quality metal roof and siding mean low maintenance for easy living. The second-floor media room is wired for surround sound, has a wet bar, shiplap wall cover, and large easterly facing windows. The room has a balcony overlooking West Bay accessible by 3 walkout sliders, while the third-story bedrooms also feature walk-out balconies, all overlooking beautiful West Bay. All the sights, sounds, and feels are here!
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
$2,175,000 (USD)
Peninsula Area Single Family Home
Active
1375 Braebury Way Traverse City, MI 49686
5 Bed
3 Baths
3607 sqft
MLS# 1950392
Old Mission's unique micro climate perfectly suits this estate on 5+ acres with its own private vineyard AND 300' of shared West Bay waterfront beach. Stunning architecture grabs your attention on first glance coming up the long winding private driveway. This luxurious home offers comfortable main-floor living with stunning sunset vineyard & Power Island views. Step into the foyer & take in the custom cherry beams & accents throughout for a very rich yet comfortable feel. The open design creates light and warmth, with a large gracious kitchen adjacent to both the dining area & 4 season room overlooking the vineyard. Oversized windows and gorgeous views abound. Fireplaces on both levels.Spacious main-floor primary bedroom suite features a walk-in closet and en-suite bath with granite dual vanities and a jetted tub. There is also a den and main-floor laundry/mud room. Lower-level family room with mini kitchen and walkout is perfect for entertaining. Luxurious, well-maintained, and truly one of a kind.
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
$640,000 (USD)
Traverse City Area Single Family Home
Active
219 Boardman Avenue Traverse City, MI 49686
2 Bed
3 Baths
1825 sqft
MLS# 1951517
Imagine stepping out your front door and walking to downtown Traverse City whenever you feel like it. Located a half block south of State Street, this beautifully maintained 2018-built home in the highly sought after Boardman Neighborhood puts shops, restaurants, events, and the energy of downtown within an easy walk. Inside, 1,825 finished square feet offers an open main level with hardwood floors, spacious kitchen and island with quartz countertops, two bedrooms with private baths, plus a finished lower level for added living space. Outdoors is a 9'x9' porch with motorized screens and roof, installed by Marygrove, Livonia, that features retractable motorized screens and a motorized louvered roof, adjustable from fully to partially closed. Additional driveway and low maintenance yard.
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
$519,000 (USD)
Leelanau Area Single Family Home
Active
320 S Shabwasung Street Northport, MI 49670
2 Bed
2 Baths
782 sqft
MLS# 1950750
There’s something special about life in the Village of Northport, mornings begin with a walk into town and afternoons are spent along the water. Tucked into this charming Leelanau County community, this beautifully renovated downtown 2 bedroom 2 bath home was updated from floors to walls with modern finishes that are impossible not to love. With an en-suite bathroom, new appliances, luxury floors and new tile this thoughtfully crafted interior offers easy main level living. Outside, the home is set on a level corner lot with a cozy front porch that is perfect for settling into a good book. Whether you are looking for a full-time home, a Northern Michigan retreat, or simply a place with room to welcome guests this move-in-ready Northport home is chance to spend less time maintaining and more time enjoying the place you came here for. This is your invitation to settle into one of Leelanau County's most beloved small towns and make Northern Michigan part of your everyday life.
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
$154,000 (USD)
Elmwood Area Land
Active
0 E Northern Sites Drive Traverse City, MI 49684
Bed
0 Baths
sqft
MLS# 1946691
Build the Northern Michigan lifestyle you've been dreaming of on this beautiful 1.61-acre wooded corner lot in the sought-after Northern Sites community. Tucked among mature hardwoods and served by paved roads and underground utilities, this homesite offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. Enjoy 130 feet of shared sandy frontage on West Grand Traverse Bay—ideal for swimming, boating, and sunset evenings by the water. Option to put a boat hoist in! Located just 10 minutes from downtown Traverse City and moments from all that Leelanau County has to offer, this property combines a peaceful setting with easy access to dining, wineries, beaches, and recreation. Perc test approved for a conventional septic system, with reasonable building restrictions in place to protect long-term value. A rare opportunity to create your custom Up North retreat. No HOA dues, only private road maintenance after you build a home.
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Sarah Bailey, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
$7,500 / mo (USD)
Traverse City Area Rental
Active
1375 Braebury Way Traverse City, MI 49686
5 Bed
3 Baths
sqft
MLS# 1951345
Old Mission's unique micro climate perfectly suits this estate on 5+ acres with its own private vineyard AND 300' of shared West Bay waterfront beach. Stunning architecture grabs your attention on first glance coming up the long winding private driveway. This luxurious home offers comfortable main-floor living with stunning sunset vineyard & Power Island views. Step into the foyer & take in the custom cherry beams & accents throughout for a very rich yet comfortable feel. The open design creates light and warmth, with a large gracious kitchen adjacent to both the dining area & 4 season room overlooking the vineyard. Oversized windows and gorgeous views abound. Fireplaces on both levels.Spacious main-floor primary bedroom suite features a walk-in closet and en-suite bath with granite dual vanities and a jetted tub. There is also a den and main-floor laundry/mud room. Lower-level family room with mini kitchen and walkout is perfect for entertaining. Luxurious, well-maintained, and truly one of a kind.
Listing Courtesy of NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Listed By: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors