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851 E Eighth Street

Traverse City, Michigan 49686
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Bed 2

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Bath 1

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SqFt1,064

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Acres0.21

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Welcome to 851 E Eighth Street! A charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in downtown Traverse City, just a few blocks from downtown Front Street, within the Eastern Elementary and Central school districts. Now offered at $314,900. With 1,064 square feet of living space, a flexible bonus room, and a huge private backyard, this home gives you room to live comfortably while putting everything downtown Traverse City has to offer right outside your door. The backyard is truly special. Stretching approximately 274 feet deep, the fully fenced lot offers an incredible amount of private outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, pets, kids, bikes, and all your Northern Michigan gear. A storage shed adds convenient space for bikes, beach equipment, and lawn tools. Inside, the layout is practical and comfor table: a main-floor bedroom, a second bedroom upstairs, separate living and dining rooms, a spacious kitchen with concrete countertops, and a large laundry/mudroom. The bonus room adds flexibility for a home office, guest space, playroom, or hobby room. Newer vinyl windows and low-maintenance vinyl siding round out the home's appeal. And then there's the location. Genuinely one of the best in Traverse City. The TART Trail is one block away. The beach is a half-mile walk, and Boardman Lake Loop is about three-quarters of a mile away. Downtown breweries - Filling Station, Tank Space, and Silver Spruce - are all within a safe and easy 5-15 minute walk, along with everyday shopping, dinner spots, and Potter's for fresh cookies. In the summer, you can leave the car parked for days at a time because everything you need is within easy walking or biking distance. With character, an exceptional backyard, and a truly walkable downtown location, 851 E Eighth Street is well worth a visit.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $314,900

AD Id : 89118143

MLS Id : 78080071951

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.21 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,064 Sq. Ft

Year Built : 1896

County : Grand Traverse

Subdivision: Barrington Shores

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1
  • Room Information

    Total Rooms: 8 Porches: Patio,Porch

    Interior Features

    Appliances: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Oven,Range/Stove,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1896 Building Stories: 1 1/2 Story Foundation/Basement: Crawl
  • Exterior Features

    Fenced Construction: Vinyl
  • Utility Features

    Sewer: Shared Septic (Common)
  • Water

    Public (Municipal)

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size: 0.21 Lot Dimensions: 33 x 274
  • Property Information

    SQ ft: 1064 Subdivision: Hanna Lay & Co. Financing: Cash,Conventional

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $364,000
  • Listing Information

    Possession: At Close Legal Description: E 1/2 of Lot 32, Block K Hannah Lay & Co's 7th Add

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 285164225000
  • Possession

    At Close
  • Legal Information

    Legal Description: Section: E 1/2 of Lot 32, Block K Hannah Lay & Co's 7th Add

  • School Information

    School District: Traverse City
  • Utility Information

    Water: Public (Municipal) Sewer: Shared Septic (Common)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/22/2026 @ 18:17

MLS: 78080071951 LISTED BY: Erica M Mohr , REO-TCRandolph-233022 231-946-4040 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd

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