Is Traverse City, MI dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Traverse City, MI?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Traverse City, MI?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Traverse City, MI?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Traverse City, MI show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Traverse City, MI?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Do kids play outside in Traverse City, MI?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Traverse City, MI?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say there's wildlife

Is Traverse City, MI quiet?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Traverse City, MI plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Traverse City, MI have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Traverse City, MI?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Traverse City, MI walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Traverse City, MI walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are the streets well-lit in Traverse City, MI?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in Traverse City, MI?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say there are community events

What is 18971 Eastern Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 18971 Eastern Rd in Traverse City, MI is $271,100 .

Is Traverse City a buyer's or seller's market?

Traverse City is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Traverse City?

The median sale price in Traverse City is $462K. That is up $4.92K from the prior month.

What do residents say about Traverse City?

Residents describe Traverse City, MI as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Traverse City, MI .

How big is the lot at 18971 Eastern Rd?

The lot at 18971 Eastern Rd in Traverse City, MI is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).

18971 Eastern Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

OFF MARKET

$271,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
828 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

18971 Eastern Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

Est. Refi. Payment $1,621/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$271K

Since last month

$6K (+2.2%)

Since last year

$29K (+11.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +102% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$271K
July 2026	$265K
June 2026	$266K
May 2026	$266K
April 2026	$252K
March 2026	$248K
February 2026	$246K
January 2026	$244K
2025
December 2025	$240K
November 2025	$250K
October 2025	$240K
September 2025	$247K
August 2025	$242K
July 2025	$255K
June 2025	$251K
May 2025	$254K
April 2025	$246K
March 2025	$241K
February 2025	$235K
January 2025	$233K
2024
December 2024	$236K
November 2024	$242K
September 2024	$141K
August 2024	$140K
July 2024	$141K
June 2024	$143K
May 2024	$144K
April 2024	$145K
March 2024	$145K
February 2024	$145K
January 2024	$144K
2023
December 2023	$145K
November 2023	$144K
October 2023	$146K
September 2023	$153K
August 2023	$356K
July 2023	$349K
June 2023	$353K
May 2023	$315K
April 2023	$303K
March 2023	$299K
February 2023	$278K
January 2023	$275K
2022
December 2022	$268K
November 2022	$274K
October 2022	$278K
September 2022	$266K
August 2022	$278K
July 2022	$292K
June 2022	$308K
May 2022	$304K
April 2022	$293K
March 2022	$281K
February 2022	$256K
January 2022	$244K
2021
December 2021	$250K
November 2021	$256K
October 2021	$253K
September 2021	$248K
August 2021	$252K
July 2021	$258K
June 2021	$250K
May 2021	$249K
April 2021	$237K
March 2021	$216K
February 2021	$197K
2020
December 2020	$197K
November 2020	$188K
October 2020	$170K
September 2020	$179K
August 2020	$210K
July 2020	$195K
June 2020	$186K
May 2020	$226K
April 2020	$225K
March 2020	$217K
February 2020	$176K
January 2020	$179K
2019
December 2019	$179K
November 2019	$169K
October 2019	$164K
September 2019	$163K
August 2019	$158K
July 2019	$131K
June 2019	$134K
May 2019	$131K
April 2019	$138K
March 2019	$134K
February 2019	$137K
January 2019	$138K
2018
December 2018	$141K
November 2018	$150K
October 2018	$146K
September 2018	$141K
August 2018	$159K
July 2018	$172K
June 2018	$174K
May 2018	$189K
April 2018	$226K
March 2018	$221K
February 2018	$214K
January 2018	$209K
2017
December 2017	$199K
November 2017	$178K
October 2017	$180K
September 2017	$167K
August 2017	$163K
July 2017	$146K
June 2017	$155K
May 2017	$142K
April 2017	$148K
March 2017	$147K
February 2017	$138K
January 2017	$132K
2016
December 2016	$134K
November 2016	$131K
October 2016	$136K
September 2016	$137K
August 2016	$134K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
18680 Mission Rd, Traverse City, MI	0.37	Single-Family Home	$1,205,000	10/07/25	3	1	1,448
4455 Happy Hour Ln, Traverse City, MI	0.80	Single-Family Home	$1,460,000	10/29/25	3	3	2,748
3836 Old Mission Rd, Traverse City, MI	1.18	Single-Family Home	$615,000	04/03/26	3	2	1,808
16981 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI	2.56	Single-Family Home	$640,000	10/09/25	3	1.5	1,950
16842 Smokey Hollow Rd, Traverse City, MI	2.21	Single-Family Home	$3,999,000	07/13/26	5	5.5	6,257
15722 Waters Edge, Traverse City, MI	3.27	Single-Family Home	$2,850,000	11/12/25	4	4.5	4,384
3833 Smokey Cove Dr, Traverse City, MI	3.64	Single-Family Home	$970,000	08/07/26	4	2.5	2,133
15393 Old Bluff Trl, Traverse City, MI	3.69	Single-Family Home	$1,244,000	06/15/26	5	5	3,886
5648 Mackenzie Dr, Kewadin, MI	4.73	Single-Family Home	$1,649,000	01/28/26	4	2	2,119
6860 E Harbor Dr, Elk Rapids, MI	4.95	Single-Family Home	$610,000	09/04/25	3	2	1,568

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
7 & 9 Eastern Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
18862 Bay St, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.10	$431,100	2	1	986	Off Market
18865 Bay St, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.13	$504,600	4	2.5	2,016	Off Market
4736 Forest Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.28	$1,384,300	3	2	1,716	Off Market
18680 Mission Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.37	$1,239,500	3	1	1,448	Off Market
18599 Mission Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.52	$4,260,000	Studio	-	5,644	For Sale
3900 Swaney Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.60	$550,000	1	1	495	For Sale
Tompkins Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.62	-	-	-	-	Off Market
4016 Tompkins Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.62	-	-	-	-	Off Market
3888 Swaney Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.68	$5,549,000	6	7	12,374	For Sale
Mission Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.73	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Swaney Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686	0.76	-	-	-	-	Off Market

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

1900

Lot Size

0.25 acres

Living Area

828 sqft

Price/Sqft

$327

About this House

This single-family home is located at 18971 Eastern Rd, Traverse City, MI. 18971 Eastern Rd is in Traverse City, MI and in ZIP code 49686. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 828 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10890 sqft and was built in 1900.

18971 Eastern Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 828 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $271,100, with a rent estimate of $1,791/month.

Home Details for 18971 Eastern Rd

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl Raised

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 7, 2024 Source: NGLRMLS #1916042	ListingRemoved
Oct 2, 2023 Source: NGLRMLS #1916042	Pending	$147,000
Sep 23, 2023 Source: NGLRMLS #1916042	Listed For Sale	$147,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$977	$159,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Traverse City

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$462K

$4.92KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$289

$16MoM

Available listings

544

18MoM

Around this home

Eastern Elementary School
PK-5
Public
485 Students
Traverse City Area Public Schools
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Moving here from California 2 years ago, I feel strongly that it's a wonderful school
Parent Review
7y ago
12 Reviews

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 18971 Eastern Rd

What is 18971 Eastern Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 18971 Eastern Rd in Traverse City, MI is $271,100.
Is Traverse City a buyer's or seller's market?
Traverse City is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Traverse City?
The median sale price in Traverse City is $462K. That is up $4.92K from the prior month.
What do residents say about Traverse City?
Residents describe Traverse City, MI as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Traverse City, MI.
How big is the lot at 18971 Eastern Rd?
The lot at 18971 Eastern Rd in Traverse City, MI is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).