# 2721 NELSON ROAD, Peninsula Twp, MI 49686

> **TL;DR:** 5bd/6ba single family, $3,990,000 ($1089/sqft), built 1996, 3,665 sqft. Est. $17,290/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $3,990,000 |
| Price/sqft | $1089 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4 full, 2 half |
| Square Feet | 3,665 |
| Year Built | 1996 |
| Lot Size | 367,646 sqft (8.44 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $17,290 |
| **Total** | **$17,290** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1996
- 8.44 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece, Old Mission Peninsulas 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 1‚ ¾' 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 2721 NELSON ROAD, Peninsula Twp, MI 49686
- **County:** Grand Traverse County
- **Coordinates:** 44.8620713, -85.5236553
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.8620713,-85.5236553

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Shawn Smith
- **Brokerage:** Schmidt Realtors
- **Phone:** 2314991990
- **Email:** shawn@shawnschmidtsmith.com

## Primary Photo

![2721 NELSON ROAD - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/fbcba7a609a32a09d45b8e1a8ccc4f48l-f2154178428r.jpg)

*68 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/2721-nelson-road-peninsula-twp-mi-49686-10913787)*

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**MLS#:** 78080057590 | **Updated:** 2026-06-17
**Source:** listhub

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