Address
687 Arbutus Trail, Traverse City, MI
Price
$ 649,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#80073427
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyGRAND TRAVERSE
- CityTraverse City
- AreaEast Bay Twp
- NeighborhoodPine Wood Shores 2ndAddition
- Zip49696
- StyleContemporary,Ranch
- Year Built1980
- Taxes$ 6555
- Price$ 649,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1000
- Lot Size0.51 Acres
Data Source:
Bay County REALTOR® Association
Property Description
Locals call it Lake George. Maps call it George Lake. We call this home the Arbutus Trail Treasure. Whatever name you use, one thing is certain: lake life looks pretty good from here. Tucked into the trees with private no wake lake frontage, this Up North retreat puts you right in the heart of the legendary Arbutus Triangle, a chain of seven connected lakes known for beautiful scenery, paddling, boating, and some seriously brag-worthy bluegill fishing. Consider your Up North adventure calendar officially full. Inside, Arbutus Trail Treasure knows how to shine. With 3 bedrooms (2 upstairs plus a lower-level non-conforming suite) the cutest sleeping nook under the stairs, and 3 baths, thereââ¬â¢s plenty of room to fill the house for those glorious, slightly chaotic lake weekends when everyone says, ââ¬ÅWeââ¬â¢re coming Up North!ââ¬Â Then winter arrives, the guest list shrinks, the fireplace gets going, and suddenly itââ¬â¢s your own cozy snow-globe escape in the woods. The home was designed to keep the water in the spotlight, with the primary living spaces oriented toward the lake, capturing those peaceful, tree-framed views throughout the seasons. Morning coffee comes with water views, summer afternoons spill onto the decks, fall brings a front-row seat to the color show, and winter turns the whole setting wonderfully quiet. Big enough to gather. Cozy enough to retreat. And the lake is always part of the room. Outside is where this home really earns her name. Multiple decks and outdoor gathering spaces wind through the wooded setting toward the water, creating room for morning coffee, afternoon lake days, evening fires, and the kind of Up North weekends that have a funny way of becoming permanent plans. Private frontage. Seven connected lakes. Woods, water, and room to exhale. Arbutus Trail is calling, and sheââ¬â¢s pretty hard to resist. This home is being sold furnished! Seller is a licensee in the State of Michigan.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed $649,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Level | Main |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s),Central A/C,Exhaust Fan |
| Possession | At Close |
| Fireplaces | Gas Fireplace |
| Garage | Detached Garage,Gar Door Opener |
| Water | Private Well |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener - Owned |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Parking | Garage |
| Subdivision | Pine Wood Shores 2ndAddition |
| Style | Contemporary,Ranch |
| County | Grand Traverse |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| Ownership | Private |
| Section | 3 |
| Associated Document Count | 5 |
| Status | Active |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Subdivision | MI |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Utilities | Cable Available |
| Manufactured Y/N | No |
| ROOMS | Entry,Great Room,Pantry |
| Structure Style | 1 Story |
| Primary City | Traverse City |
| Directions | Hammond to High Lake,Right onto E. Arbutus,Left onto Arbutus Trail. Home is on the right. |
| City | Traverse City |
| School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
| Originating MLS | Aspire North REALTORS |
| Financial Terms | Cash,Conventional,VA |
| Legal Description | PART OF LOTS 252 AND 253,PINE WOOD SHORES 2ND ADDITION,MORE FULLY DESCR AS FOLLOWS: BEG AT TH NW COR OF SD LOT 252; TH ALG TH N LN OF SD LOT N 71 DEG 53'53 E 215.07 FT (RECORDED AS 215 FT)TO TH NE C |
| Branded Virtual Tour | https://tours.bluelavamedia.com/s/687-Arbutus-Trail-Traverse-City-MI-49696 |
| DOM | 10 |
| Postal Code | 49696 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 649 |
| Public Remarks | Locals call it Lake George. Maps call it George Lake. We call this home the Arbutus Trail Treasure. Whatever name you use,one thing is certain: lake life looks pretty good from here. Tucked into the |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Walk-In Closet |
|---|---|
| Family Room Level | Lower |
| Dining Room Level | Main |
| Living Room Level | Main |
| Basement | Block,Finished,Full,Outside Entrance,Walk Out,Interior Access |
| Bedroom 1 Level | Main |
| Laundry Room Level | Lower |
| Kitchen Length | 10 |
| Family Room Length | 15 |
| Laundry Room Width | 10 |
| Family Room Width | 20 |
| Living Room Length | 15 |
| Bedroom 4 Width | 8 |
| Bedroom 2 Width | 6 |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 14 |
| Laundry Room Length | 8 |
| Dining Room Width | 7 |
| Bedroom 4 Length | 6 |
| Bedroom 2 Length | 9 |
| Living Room Width | 12 |
| Bedroom 3 Length | 12 |
| Dining Room Length | 15 |
| Kitchen Width | 14 |
| Beds | 3 |
| Fireplace? | Yes |
| Bedroom 1 Length | 12 |
| Bedroom 1 Width | 12 |
| Below Grade SqFt | 960 |
| Above Grade SqFt | 1000 |
| Basement Y/N | No |
| Bedroom 2 Floor Covering | Laminate |
| Bedroom 3 Floor Covering | Carpet |
| Kitchen Floor Covering | Wood |
| Total SqFt Finished | 1960 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Vinyl Siding |
|---|---|
| Exterior Amenities | Deck |
| Frontage | 97 |
| Body of Water | George Lake |
| Lot Size Area | 0.51 |
| Lot Dimensions | Irreg |
| Garage # of Car | 3 |
| Water Features | Dock/Pier Facility,Water View,Waterfront,No Wake Lake,Interior Lake |
| SEWER/SEPTIC | Septic |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Frontage Type | Water |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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