# 12535 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/4ba single family, $2,100,000 ($715/sqft), built 1993, 2,938 sqft.
> Waterfront, Basement. Est. $9,100/mo. Listed 21 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $2,100,000 |
| Price/sqft | $715 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 2,938 |
| Year Built | 1993 |
| Lot Size | 56,192 sqft (1.29 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 21 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Direct water access

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $9,100 |
| **Total** | **$9,100** |

## Key Amenities

- Waterfront
- Basement

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1993
- 1.29 acre lot
- 1.5 stories
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
Old Mission Peninsula! Exceptional East Bay views and 156 feet of hard to find private level sandy beach, no bluff to the water. This stunning 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath year round home features 1.29 acres with outstanding landscaped grounds with Fon-Du-Lac stone, flower gardens, trees. Finished 2.5 car garage. Main level features a spacious private primary suite, East Bay views with custom built-ins, a walk-in shower and closet, soaking tub, heated tile floors. Enjoy entertaining in the huge custom kitchen with GE Cafe appliances, quartz counter tops. Dining area with bay views that leads out to a deck for convenient grilling, (Weber grill is included). Living room and kitchen have a 3 sided floor to ceiling brick gas fireplace. Living room leads out to a large deck and a main floor family room with East Bay views. Beautiful solid hardwood floors throughout, except for the bedrooms. Main floor laundry room with utility sink, counter, cabinets and a built-in wall ironing board. Main level half bath. Upper level features a large loft with a closet, large windows over-looking East Bay. The loft could be used as an office, lounge area or can easily be transformed into a 4th bedroom. Additionally, the upper level includes a bedroom and full bath, a small finished nook with a skylight and door. Lower level with lots of possibilities, currently offers a large suite/bedroom and a tiled bathroom. The rest of the roomy lower level has drywall on the walls, concrete floors, good lighting, sink and counter and cabinets, loads of storage. Generator included. The 2.5 car garage has 720 sq ft and includes an extra freezer and refrigerator, storage shelves. Peaceful home and setting overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Grand Traverse Bay, located on quiet Bluff Road, South of Blue Water Road. Enjoy boating, swimming, sitting by the campfire, restaurants, farm markets, parks, Old Mission Light House, wineries and access to Cherry Capital Airport. A must see!

## Location

- **Address:** 12535 Bluff Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
- **County:** Grand Traverse
- **Coordinates:** 44.870179, -85.499467
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.870179,-85.499467

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Debra Franks
- **Brokerage:** REO-TCRandolph-233022
- **Phone:** 2313134282
- **Email:** debrafranks@realestateone.com

## Primary Photo

![12535 Bluff Road - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/88361bbbe3b70577ff1943bc3eed5409l-f1638590927r.jpg)

*59 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/12535-bluff-road-traverse-city-mi-49686-1944997)*

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**MLS#:** 1944997 | **Updated:** 2026-06-17
**Source:** listhub

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