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2721 Nelson Road

Traverse City, Michigan 49686
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Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4.5

Bath

SqFt3,665

Sqft

Acres8.44

Acres(Lot)

A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece, Old Mission Peninsulas Most Unique offering. Truly irreplaceable, this fully custom construction home offers breathtaking views and possibility of a boat slip at Bowers Harbor Marina. This one-of-a-kind estate has 360‚ ° of development protected views overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, vineyards, and orchards. Designed by world-renowned green architect William McDonough, this 5-bed, 6-bath home offers environmentally conscious luxury across 8.44 acres with producing vineyards (Chardonnay and Riesling). Features include a passive solar entry, indoor lap pool with panoramic windows, main floor art gallery, main floor master with en suite, and loft office with deck and bay views. Lower-level gallery with kitchenette, game room, an d 4 bedrooms, 3 with en-suite baths, and stunning 50-ft underground wine cellar with redwood racks. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings. Exquisite craftsmanship throughout: curved copper rooflines, steel columns with custom wood saddles, radiant floor heating, dual-zone HVAC, smart home system, 3 fireplaces, ADA-accessible 1‚ ¾" solid birch doors, granite countertops, Baldwin/Kohler fixtures, and custom cabinetry. Updates made spring 2026 including 4 new sliding doors and more. Professionally landscaped with river and pond features. Two gardens could be re-imagined as additional decking with views. Sale of vineyard grapes to Black Star Farms can be negotiated. Additional 11.5-acre vineyard parcel available across the road. Ready for the next visionary to make it theirs.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $3,990,000

AD Id : 64945243

MLS Id : 78080057590

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 8.44 Acres

Living Area Size : 3,665

Year Built : 1996

Garage : 3 Car

County : Grand Traverse

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4.5 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 2
  • Room Information

    Total Rooms: 19 Porches: Balcony,Deck,Patio

    Interior Features

    Other,Egress Window(s),Humidifier,Indoor Pool,Jetted Tub,Security Alarm,Water Softener (owned) Basement Description: Daylight,Finished,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access Fireplace: Yes Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Freezer,Microwave,Oven,Range/Stove,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Cooling: Attic Fan,Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air Heating: Forced Air,Radiant Heating Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas

    Water Heater

    Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1996 Foundation/Basement: Basement Architecture: Contemporary
  • Exterior Features

    Satellite Dish Construction: Brick,Stucco
  • Utility Features

    Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)
  • Water

    Well (Existing) Water Heat: Electric

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size: 8.44 Lot Dimensions: 435'x905'x400'x902' Lot Features: Farm,Water View,Sprinkler(s),Hilly-Ravine
  • Property Information

    SQ ft: 3665 Subdivision: NA Financing: Cash,Conventional

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $4,399,000
  • Listing Information

    Possession: At Close Legal Description: Lengthy Legal with multiple parcels. To be provided by title company.

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 1170300700
  • Possession

    At Close
  • Legal Information

    Legal Description: Section: Lengthy Legal with multiple parcels. To be provided by title company.

  • Parking Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Size: 3 Car Garage Description: Door Opener,Heated,Attached

  • School Information

    School District: Traverse City
  • Fire Place Information

    Fire Place: Yes Fire Place Type: Gas
  • Utility Information

    Water: Well (Existing) Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/11/2026 @ 14:04

MLS: 78080057590 LISTED BY: Shawn Schmidt , Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City 231-922-2350 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd

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