# 489 Peninsula Trail, Traverse City, MI 49696

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $599,900 ($605/sqft), built 1961, 992 sqft.
> Waterfront, View, Basement. Est. $3,208/mo. Listed 9 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $599,900 |
| Price/sqft | $605 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 992 |
| Year Built | 1961 |
| Lot Size | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 9 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Direct water access
- **Views** - Water

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,033 |
| Estimated Insurance | $175 |
| **Total** | **$3,208** |

## Key Amenities

- Waterfront
- View
- Basement

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1961
- 0.37 acre lot
- 1 parking spaces
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
Spend this summer at the lake! This charming Spider Lake cottage offers the perfect Up North getaway! Just steps from the water’s edge, this rare find features an ideal south-facing sandy beach with pristine, sandy-bottom frontage, perfect for swimming, kayaking, or relaxing by the shore. Enjoy sparkling lake views from every vantage point and unwind in a retreat that blends classic cottage character with thoughtful updates throughout. Offered turnkey and ready for immediate enjoyment, it’s a timeless setting where memories are made and cherished for generations to come.

## Location

- **Address:** 489 Peninsula Trail, Traverse City, MI 49696
- **County:** Grand Traverse
- **Coordinates:** 44.677678, -85.493797
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.677678,-85.493797

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Matthew Geib
- **Brokerage:** Viewpoint Realty
- **Phone:** 2313573265

## Primary Photo

![489 Peninsula Trail - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/6c2118bb0911657a2218fdeef2d065ddl-f4149696582r.jpg)

*36 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/489-peninsula-trail-traverse-city-mi-49696-1947060)*

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**MLS#:** 1947060 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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