13700 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
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13700 Bluff Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,220 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$1,169,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,733/mo*
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$1,169,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,733/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,220 sqft
(on 0.40 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1978
Lot Size
0.4 acres
Living Area
1,220 sqft
Price/Sqft
$959
Parking
Garage

About this House

Cozy Cape Cod styled home with breezeway and full two-car garage. Nicely landscaped lot with mature trees and 100' of direct water frontage on East Grand Traverse Bay. Each day begins with sunrise water views from the kitchen, dining, living, and three bedrooms. Gentle stairway to the lake has landing with bench seat midway down for secluded view of the beach and bay. A quiet, pleasant neighborhood in an area known for its vineyards and orchards provides a great setting to enjoy waterfront living. The kitchen, dining, and living room are an open plan design with a stone fireplace and natural gas insert. Glass sliders open this area up to full views of bay. Master bedroom, bath, and laundry are on the first level. This home offers a natural gas forced air furnace and has air conditioning as well! With some newer updates, this house could make a wonderful home or second home in the heart of the Old Mission Peninsula.
13700 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,220 sqft single-family home built in 1978. It last sold for $570,000 on Jul 28, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,169,800, with a rent estimate of $2,395/month.

Home Details for 13700 Bluff Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.25Floors: Tile
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Price History for 13700 Bluff Rd

DatePriceEventSource
07/28/2020$570,000Sold
NGLRMLS #1874120
06/03/2020$579,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/07/2020$599,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Traverse City

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$457K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$273
$10MoM
Available listings
526
75MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,582
Assessment$954,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 13700 Bluff Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4015 Blue Water Rd, Traverse City, MI
0.20
Single-Family Home
$978,000
10/17/25
2
2
1,500
13295 Blue Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
0.47
Single-Family Home
$960,000
07/22/26
3
2.5
2,500
13387 Blue Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
0.37
Single-Family Home
$839,000
10/24/25
4
3.5
3,942
3939 Blue Heights Dr, Traverse City, MI
0.68
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
07/21/26
3
2.5
2,272
14088 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI
0.41
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
07/07/26
5
3.5
4,401
3566 Thistledew Dr, Traverse City, MI
0.71
Single-Family Home
$975,000
03/13/26
4
3
2,492
13588 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI
1.75
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
11/17/25
3
2
1,310
12535 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI
1.19
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
07/23/26
3
3.5
2,938
15393 Old Bluff Trl, Traverse City, MI
1.72
Single-Family Home
$1,244,000
06/15/26
5
5
3,886
15722 Waters Edge, Traverse City, MI
2.14
Single-Family Home
$2,850,000
11/12/25
4
4.5
4,384

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Traverse City

At least 282 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Kate Jarvi
    "It is easy to access the TART trail. The Porch Fest (musicians playing on peoples’ porches) in the fall is very family friendly, and you can walk to downtown (and therefore swimming at the public beaches) easily. "
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  • Sandy.buchanich
    "Downtown 15 minutes - busier during summer with all summer visitors here. Bike trail nearby and can ride bikes to downtown."
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  • Luka Robinson
    "Lots of people like walking their dogs, several pet friendly establishments, lots of parks and dog parks and hiking trails as well as dog friendly beaches"
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  • Mike Mitchell
    "We live in the Long Lake Township community of Cedar Hills Estates located 7 minutes West of T.C. and it’s an easy commute down Cedar Run Rd. with one stoplight at the corner of W. Front St."
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  • Mike Mitchell
    "Dog friendly place where almost everyone has a dog or two. Lots of open spaces for dogs to run and play!"
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  • Mike Mitchell
    "Almost all of the residents of my neighborhood have at least one dog and many have two dogs. It’s a very dog friendly community and there are plenty of dog friendly parks to hike with your dog or take your dog for a swim."
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  • Jeffrey Rhodes
    "We know each other and socialize. We also help those in need. This happens with adults and kids alike."
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  • Trulia User
    "Christmas alley, neighborhood “music festivals,” and close to all the downtown events., this neighborhood is the perfect location in Traverse City. "
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  • Unspecified
    "Some of the downtown houses lack a sizable yard and traffic can be dangerous in the peak of the summer season "
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  • Grace C.
    "Predominantly youngish retirees in the area. Not tons of children. Nearby elementary school may be convenient for drop off/pick ups."
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  • Mhoffmanndc
    "I’ve lived here for 8 years and the neighbors are friendly and we feel very safe. The fact that we are still able to do short term rental here is very beneficial "
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  • Andrea M.
    "The area that I’m in, is close to one of the busiest roads in town. I would not let me daughter play outside alone for that reason. There’s is a lot of homeless people that walk through my neighborhood. They keep to themselves "
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  • Garrison M.
    "been here 5yrs. it's nice to be close to everything. neighbors are nice enough. real estate is pricey. "
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  • Grace C.
    "I am living with my parents temporarily—though it has turned into a semi permanent arrangement. The community is fairly well established with retirees."
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  • Barb M.
    "Plenty of open spaces & trails, 2 dog parks, city clears sidewalks in Winter. A specialized dog treat bakery and natural dog food stores. Several great Veterinarians. "
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  • Mhoffmanndc
    "Neighbors watch out for one another. When we leave on vacation, our neighbors are watching and caring for our prop. It’s not uncommon to have neighborhood parties and gatherings. "
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  • Brenden F.
    "It's small, but its poppin, houses in the area are nice and the street is HELLA cute, downtown is nice to go to chill out for an evening. It's like the trendy part of Michigan!"
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  • Cbdrn C.
    "I live on the base of the peninsula giving me walking access to both East and West bay. I live walking distance to a brand new elementary school and high school and community college... your kids in walking distance to everything and down town is 5 minutes away "
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  • Heididjkenney
    "Civic center activity! Outdoor plays across the street.a one mile walking track. There is great pool at civic center you do laps in.Neighborhood potluck in streets every year. "
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  • Oxford D.
    "Generational residents, makes for great fun. Porch sitting!! Historic buildings that can’t be imagined in today’s culture "
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  • Bacjef
    "10 minute to anywhere in traverse city. july traffic makes this 1 hour commute on a tuesday. 2 hours on sat"
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  • Celia
    "A lot of drugs and garbage left around. Def lock doors! .............................................."
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  • Barb M.
    "Lots of trails for dog walking, biking, hiking. Dog owners need to bring their own baggies. There are two dog park locations, and the Humane Society is now a no-kill shelter. "
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  • Joseph H.
    "It’s a wonderful place to raise children. I was raised here, went to St. Francis, which was a great experience. My brother went to Central and also had great education. "
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  • zagnut
    "There is a fenced dog park in slabtown that dog owners love! not sure what dog owners wouldn’t like...."
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  • Jasmyn M. C.
    "they would like that it's pet friendly and that alot of different pets are allowed here along with cheap pet fees. "
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  • Micheal W.
    "Mixed generation, religion politics and race neighborhood. We watch out for each other and live as an giant extended family "
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  • Barb M.
    "Pain in the butt. All surface streets 20 min to get across town, longer with summer festivals. Streets often not cleared in winter. "
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  • Lmgray
    "just a great place to live. no crime and the people are friendly. I feel blessed to live in such a wonderful area and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. "
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  • Susan R.
    "National Cherry Festival, Film Festival, wine festivals, Grand Traverse County Fair, farmer's market and much more! "
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Frequently asked questions about 13700 Bluff Rd

  • What is 13700 Bluff Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 13700 Bluff Rd in Traverse City, MI is $1,169,800.
  • What is the price history for 13700 Bluff Rd?
    13700 Bluff Rd in Traverse City, MI last sold for $570,000 in July 2020.
  • Is Traverse City a buyer's or seller's market?
    Traverse City is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Traverse City?
    The median sale price in Traverse City is $457K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 13700 Bluff Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 13700 Bluff Rd in Traverse City, MI has air conditioning.
  • Does 13700 Bluff Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 13700 Bluff Rd in Traverse City, MI has in-unit laundry.