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871 N South Long Lake Road Traverse City, MI 49684
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Key Details
Sold Price $825,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 928 sqft
Price per Sqft $889
Subdivision Metes & Bounds
MLS Listing ID 80059675
Sold Date 08/22/25
Style 1 Story
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 928
Year Built 1936
Lot Size 8,276 Sqft
Acres 0.19
Lot Dimensions 50x161x50x168
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
Adorable Year-Round Cottage with 50’ of Private Long Lake Frontage & Sunset Views! Welcome to your perfect Up North escape! This charming, year-round cottage sits on 50 feet of private Long Lake frontage, offering spectacular sunset views over the water. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful personal retreat or a high-performing short-term rental, this property delivers. Lovingly maintained with sweet stonework details that add to its cozy, storybook charm, the home is fully livable year-round and offers the perfect blend of rustic character and comfort. Inside, enjoy an inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of lake life. Located just minutes from downtown Traverse City, you’re in the heart of the Grand Traverse region’s best—from wine tours on Old Mission Peninsula to biking the TART Trail, hitting the local farmers markets, or exploring the vibrant dining scene. Outdoor lovers will appreciate easy access to hiking, boating, fishing, and in winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. And don’t forget—you’re just a short drive from the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, recently voted the “Most Beautiful Place in America†by Good Morning America. This is more than a cottage—it’s a lifestyle. Whether it’s for you or your guests, this property is a rare gem on Long Lake. Schedule your tour today!
Location
State MI
County Grand Traverse
Area Long Lake Twp (28008)
Zoning Residential
Interior
Interior Features Window Treatment(s)
Hot Water Gas
Heating Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Exhaust Fan
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener - Owned
Exterior
Parking Features Detached Garage, Gar Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Yes
Building
Story 1 Story
Foundation Crawl
Water Private Well
Architectural Style Ranch, Cottage
Structure Type Stone
Schools
School District Traverse City Area Public Schools
Others
Ownership Private
Energy Description Natural Gas
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
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