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This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 2721 NELSON ROAD in Traverse City, MI is listed for $3,990,000 ($575 per sqft). Built in 1996, the home offers 6,945 sqft of living space on a 8.44 acres lot.

Agent Description

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.

Key Features

  • Built in 1996
  • 8.44 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 full, 2 half
1996

Amenities

Fireplace

Monthly Cost Estimate

$21,339/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$2,886
Interest$17,290
Insurance$1,164

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

2721 NELSON ROAD

Traverse City, MI 49686

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

WALK-IN CLOSET(S)WET BARWET BARFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMGRANITE BATH TOPSWATER FILTRATION SYSTEMWET BARINDOOR GRILLOVEN/RANGEWATER SOFTENER OWNEDWALK-IN CLOSET(S)EXHAUST FANMUD ROOMGREAT ROOMGAME ROOMBEAMED CEILINGSELECTRIC WATER HEATERSOLID SURFACE COUNTERSWATER FILTRATION SYSTEMINDOOR GRILLOVEN/RANGEWET BARFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMWINDOWS: BLINDSCOOKTOPLAUNDRY: MAIN LEVELWIFIHIGH SPEED INTERNETCABLE TVGRANITE COUNTERSCEILING FAN(S)KITCHEN ISLANDENTRANCE FOYERBOOKCASESCATHEDRAL CEILING(S)WINDOWS: DRAPESWATER PURIFIERVAULTED CEILING(S)OVENHUMIDIFIERFORMAL DINING ROOMFREEZERWATER SOFTENER OWNEDELECTRIC WATER HEATERBREAKFAST NOOKBEAMED CEILINGSGREAT ROOMLOFTMUD ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMSOLID SURFACE COUNTERSGAME ROOMDRYWALLREFRIGERATOROVEN/RANGEDISPOSALDISHWASHERWASHERDRYERMICROWAVEEXHAUST FANPANTRYDEN/STUDY

Property Details

Heating

Fireplace(s)Floor FurnaceForced AirNatural GasPassive SolarRadiantRadiant FloorSolar (Heating)

Cooling

Attic FanCentral AirElectricMulti UnitsNone (Cooling)Whole House FanZoned

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 2721 NELSON ROAD is listed at $3,990,000 ($575/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $17,290 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1996, 8.44 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: WALK-IN CLOSET(S), WET BAR, WET BAR.

This property is listed by Shawn Smith and can be reached at 2314991990 or shawn@shawnschmidtsmith.com.

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Shawn Smith

Agent at Schmidt Realtors

(231) 499-1990

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2721 NELSON ROAD, Traverse City, MI 49686

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