1021 N Sunset Shores Drive, Lake Leelanau - SOLD
Enjoy spectacular western facing sunset water views from this 4 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home with 100 feet of direct private frontage in a rarely available location on desirable North Lake Leelanau! Situated on an deep & peaceful 0.56 acre parcel, the well maintained 1.5 story home features an open great room with cathedral ceilings & floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors, a beautiful stone gas fireplace, wet bar, delightful wood cedar walls and ceilings, and water views throughout! Step outside to the absolutely charming and roomy guest house apartment suite accessed via a custom metal spiral staircase which offers cathedral ceilings, 2 walls of large windows, an abundance of natural light, cedar walls & ceilings, private ¾ bath & wet bar, and a private balcony. With over 1,180 sq ft of wrap around decking, a spacious waterside lawn, and a private dock (included), there is no shortage of entertaining areas ideal for swimming, boating, relaxation, and evening bonfires. A seldom find, offering expansive sunset water views and sandy lake bottom frontage! Neighborhood drain field system with SAD district is in the final planning stages which would allow potential hook-up of the subject property.
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14316 N Forest Beach Shores, Northport – SOLD
Private direct walkout water frontage and beautiful Grand Traverse Bay water views are enjoyed from throughout this absolutely charming and well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath “Up North” cottage! Easy gradual slope lot right to the water’s edge! Significantly remodeled in 2005, the home features include an open great room with an attractive floor-to-ceiling stone wood burning fireplace, full wall of waterside Pella glass doors offering wonderful water views and an abundance of natural light, a spacious waterside oversized private master suite with vaulted ceilings, en suite bathroom & private waterside balcony, large first floor bedroom, dedicated main floor laundry/mud room, and a forced air furnace that was converted to natural gas in 2020! Step outside to the low-maintenance exterior featuring vinyl siding, waterside deck, and a welcoming screened-in porch perfect for relaxation while taking in picturesque views of your private frontage on Grand Traverse Bay! Ideal Leelanau County vacation retreat or year-round home! All association info can be found at: https://cherryhomeshores.com/ .
8624 N Dawn Haven Road, Northport – SOLD
Crisp white walls and chic black accents extend throughout this stunning custom built modern ranch home situated on a spacious 1.48 acre parcel offering 132’ of private sandy shoreline and picturesque views across Northport Bay and the turquoise waters of Grand Traverse Bay! Step inside to the stylish great room ideal for entertaining with an abundance of natural lighting featuring bold floor-to-ceiling Pella black windows and glass door walls, cathedral ceilings, a gas fireplace, and a contemporary kitchen with clean lines, quartz countertops, and sleek appliances. The centrally located great room acts as the focal gathering place while allowing for natural flow to the 2 main level bedroom wings and their en suite bathrooms each with walk-in showers, sophisticated accent lighting, large waterside window seats, and electronically controlled privacy shades. Outdoor entertaining extends to the spectacular 275 sq ft screened-in porch with tongue & groove natural cathedral wood ceilings and outdoor gas fireplace, a 470 sq foot waterside cement patio, and the picture perfect sandy beach ideal for swimming, boating, bonfires, and relaxation! Forward thinking low-maintenance features include polished concrete floors throughout, 3 zone in-floor radiant natural gas hot water heat, central a/c with a back-up natural gas furnace, tankless water heater, premium metal roof, and municipal sewer connection. Quiet exceptional location on a dead-end county maintained paved road!
9021 N Carlson Road, Northport - SOLD
N Evgor Point, Suttons Bay - SOLD
Beautiful ridge top location with elevated panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay & Suttons Bay! These 2 lots are situated within the Bayscape Hills development which offers a total of 4.5 acres, underground utilities, and paved roads. Centrally located in Leelanau County just minutes to the Village of Suttons Bay
3836 S Lee Point Road, Suttons Bay – SOLD
Rarely available and a highly desirable southern facing private frontage on West Bay featuring 110’ of one of the finest stretches of sandy bottom pristine beach in all of Northern Michigan! This delightful turn-key vacation property or year-round home features 3 bedrooms & 1.75 baths, ~1,300+ finished sq ft of living area, 1.11 acres, new waterside composite deck, new low maintenance luxury vinyl flooring, and natural gas heat with a new central air conditioning unit. The picture-perfect private soft sandy beach is ideal for swimming, boating, relaxation, bonfires, and offers picturesque views of Power Island and the clean turquoise waters of West Grand Traverse Bay. Rental reservations/income already in place for this June – September with a few dates reserved for you as new owners! Located just minutes from the year-round Village of Suttons Bay and only 15 minutes from Downtown Traverse City.
8580 N Bayview Avenue, Northport – SOLD
This classic A-Frame cottage is situated on an exceptional 2.39 acre waterfront parcel featuring 165 feet of direct private sandy beach on Northport Bay and direct frontage on a beautiful flowing meandering creek! Nestled among large hardwoods & pines the cottage features 1 bedroom and an additional sleeping loft, wood cathedral ceilings & wood interior walls, floor to ceiling waterside windows, hardwood floors, and a propane gas heating stove with floor to ceiling brick chimney and metal roof. Step outside to enjoy the large waterside deck and/or the second front deck and the beautiful creek. Wonderful outbuildings include a carport, detached 24’ x 25’ garage, and a floored 18’ x 14’ storage shed. The unique winding creek that flows into Grand Traverse Bay offers potential for a variety of landscapes & walking paths/bridges, and the soft sandy beach is ideal for recreation & relaxation with picturesque views across the Bay of Northport Point! Use the A-Frame as a 2nd home vacation property, rental property, or remove the structure and build your Leelanau County dream home on this unique parcel!
E Camp Haven Road, Northport - SOLD
812 Randolph Street, Traverse City - SOLD
Rare hard to find legal non conforming duplex located in Slabtown within one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods in Traverse City! Located just blocks from the beach on West Grand Traverse Bay, downtown restaurants and entertainment, this investment property has so much potential!
Lot 109 – N Forest Knoll, Northport – SOLD
Nice location near the entrance of Cherry Home Shores with quick and easy access to this parcel! This beautiful wooded building site offers slightly rolling topography, perc test/site survey showing suitable conditions for a conventional septic system, and is situated just ~500 feet from sandy beach access on Grand Traverse Bay! Cherry Homes association amenities include hiking trails, 4 waterfront parks with shared access to Grand Traverse Bay, clubhouse with tennis/basketball courts, playground, and dues of only $54/year! No short term rentals are allowed.
2155 N Belanger Creek Drive, Suttons Bay – SOLD
Wonderful partially wooded building site offering beautiful bay views and shared creek frontage on Belanger Creek! This quality development features 8.5 acres of common open space, paved private roads, and underground utilities including natural gas, cable, and much more! A great parcel in a convenient location just 3 miles north of Suttons Bay. Gently sloping topography offers various building options, ready for construction of your Leelanau County dream home!
1765 Bendon Road, Interlochen – SOLD
Built in 2002 this well maintained ranch home is nestled on 2.50 private wooded acres just 4 miles west of Interlochen! The home offers 1,635 sq of desirable one floor living, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths including a spacious private master suite with both a tub and shower, additional main floor den/office, open living room with a gas fireplace, beautiful quality kitchen with KraftMaid cabinetry, granite countertops and new appliances, main floor laundry room, and a full unfinished walkout basement with 2 egress windows plumbed for a 3rd bath! Step outside to a heated and finished 3 car attached garage, a newly fenced-in backyard, storage shed, and a large 434+ sq ft rear deck! Wonderful quiet location set far back from the road amongst towering hardwoods.
Leelanau County Housing Presentation
Yesterday I was invited to give a presentation on Leelanau housing trends and sales statistics at the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners meeting on 4/12/22 at the Suttons Bay Government Center. You can check out a recording of the 25 minute presentation below (1 hour 12 minute mark) - Jonathan Oltersdorf, Oltersdorf Realty:
11255 E Fort Road, Unit B-4, Suttons Bay – SOLD
A wonderful location and floor plan is enjoyed with this 3 bedroom and 2 bath York Condominium end-unit featuring an open great room and kitchen with newer appliances, main floor bedroom & full bath, and a finished walkout lower level with 2 bedrooms and a full bath, natural gas forced air heat, and A/C! Low maintenance living and shared amenities include an in-ground swimming pool, walking trails, tennis/sports court, and shared well & septic. Association fee ($250/month) covers exterior building maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, garbage, and shared septic & well. This popular community offers 42.5 acres of open space, paved private roads with easy access from Fort Road, and is located just 10-15 minutes from Downtown Traverse City in beautiful Leelanau County!
11615 E Belanger Woods Drive, Suttons Bay – SOLD
Picturesque 3.70 acre ridge top building site offering breathtaking panoramic water views of both Grand Traverse Bay & Suttons Bay! This beautiful property features a variety of level and sloping topography and beautiful hardwood trees throughout. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac just 3 miles north of Suttons Bay within a wonderful private neighborhood of large acreage building sites and premier quality homes! Association amenities include paved private roads and underground utilities including natural gas & cable. WHAT A VIEW!
755 N Deer Path Trail #32, Suttons Bay – SOLD
Partial Bay views are enjoyed from this beautifully updated Village of Suttons Bay condominiums offering 1,440 sq feet of finished living space, 2 large bedrooms and 2 baths, loft/family room, fireplace, 3 porches/decks with new flooring, and a 1.5 garage with walk-up storage! Extensive recent updates include: new kitchen cabinetry, appliances, granite countertops and breakfast bar, new paint and flooring throughout, new stone fireplace, updated mechanicals and fixtures, beautifully undated bath with a tiled walk in shower and new flooring. Fantastic association amenities include: 1200' of shared sandy beach frontage, clubhouse, swimming pool, hot tub, potential for private marina use, tennis/pickleball courts, and wonderful common areas including a catch and release pond. All within walking distance of downtown Suttons Bay and its popular restaurants, shopping, library, and theatre!
10642 Shrewbury Street, Traverse City - SOLD
SOLD MORGAN FARMS VACANT LOT
SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 2/28/2022
10642 Shrewbury Street, Traverse City, MI - Vacant 0.25 Acre Lot in Morgan Farms
Asking Price: 85,000
Gently sloping 0.25 acre vacant parcel within Morgan Farms, just minutes from Downtown Traverse City and within close proximity to the TART Trail. Potential for seasonal bay views from the 2nd floor. Close to everything and all the infrastructure is already in place lowering the cost of construction!
3711 S Lee Point Road, Suttons Bay - SOLD
SOLD SUTTONS BAY WATERFRONT HOME
LISTED & SOLD by Oltersdorf Realty LLC on 2/22/2022
3711 S Lee Point Road, Suttons Bay, MI – 3 Bedroom & 2 Bath Home with 110’ of Sandy Southern Facing Direct Frontage on West Grand Traverse Bay!
110’ of private direct sandy bottom frontage on one of the finest stretches of pristine beach in all of Northern Michigan! This charming vacation property or year-round home features 3 bedrooms & 1.75 baths, 1,597+ finished sq ft of living area, 2 car attached garage, and newer updates inside and out including flooring, baths, mechanicals, roof, wood decks, stone aggregate patios, and an engineered drain field. The property offers a rarely available and a highly desirable southern facing protected location on West Grand Traverse Bay with picturesque views of Power Island and distant nighttime views of the downtown Traverse City lights! Picture-perfect sandy frontage ideal for swimming, boating, and recreation! Located just minutes from Suttons Bay and 15 minutes from Downtown Traverse City! Current Bingham Township zoning allows for short term vacation rentals (township rental permit required)!