$3,990,000
$409K PRICE DROP

2721 Nelson Rd Traverse City, MI 49686

Old Mission Peninsula Neighborhood

Estimated payment $23,068/month

Total Views 132,928
5 Beds
6 Baths
6,945 Sq Ft
$575 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Bay View
  • Deck
  • Central High School Rated A-
  • 8.44 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece, Old Mission Peninsula’s 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, and 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 13⁄4" 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.

Listing Agent

Shawn Schmidt Smith

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City Brokerage Phone: 231-499-1990 Listed on: 05/23/2025

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City

Co-Listing Agent

Carly Petrucci

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City Brokerage Phone: 231-499-1990

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 8.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 435'x905'x400'x902'
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • May Be Possible The Lot Can Be Split Into 2+ Parcels
  • Zoning described as Agricultural,Agricultural Res

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Open Parking

Property Views

  • Bay Views
  • Countryside Views

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Radiant Floor
  • Sustainable

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Roll-in Shower
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Accessible Doors
  • Doors with lever handles
  • Hand Rail

Pool

  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a pond
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Electric Air Filter
  • Humidifier
  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Satellite Dish

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

8.44 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Community Features: None
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Features: Working Farm, Existing Vineyard, Sloped, Landscaped, Split Possible
  • Lot Size: 435'x905'x400'x902'
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Has Spa?: Yes
  • View: Water, Bay, Countryside View
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Co List Office Mls Id: T157435
  • Co List Office Phone: 231-922-2350
  • Co List Office Mls Id: T157435
  • Subdivision Name: NA
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3665
  • Accessibility Features: Handicap Access, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s), Main Floor Access, Accessible Entrance, Roll-In Shower, Hand Rails, Levered Door Knobs
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished Rooms, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Unit Levels: 2+ Story
  • Living Area: 6945
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, Breakfast Nook, Loft, Granite Bath Tops, Granite Counters, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Den/Study, Game Room, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
  • Number Of Buildings: 1
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Freezer, Oven, Cooktop, Indoor Grill, Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier, Electric Water Heater, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish, Electric Air Filter, Dish TV
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 3280
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning, Masonry
  • Flooring: Sustainable
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Other
  • Pool Features: Indoor
  • Has Private Pool?: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Pond, Available for Purchase, Deeded Easement
  • Waterfront?: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Frame, Steel Siding, Stucco/Drivit
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Other Structures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Garaged Spaces: 3
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Has Open Parking?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Circular Driveway, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Heated Garage, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Whole House Fan/Attic Fan, Central Air, Zoned, Electric, Multi Units
  • Heating: Passive Solar, In-floor Radiant Heating, Forced Air, Floor Furnace, Radiant Floor, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: None
  • Pets Allowed: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Traverse City Area Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Annually
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 367646.399999999
  • Zoning Description: Agricultural,Agricultural Res

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $17,435 $1,380,000 $0 $0
2024 $17,003 $1,389,400 $0 $0
2023 $23,187 $992,500 $0 $0
2022 $23,187 $1,063,700 $0 $0
2021 $21,643 $992,500 $0 $0
2020 $21,424 $889,700 $0 $0
2019 $21,537 $889,700 $0 $0
2018 $28,836 $807,900 $0 $0
2017 -- $791,600 $0 $0
2016 -- $797,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $762,800 $0 $0
2012 -- $702,200 $0 $0
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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/21/2026 05/21/26 Price Changed $3,990,000 -5.0% $575 / Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 For Sale $4,199,000 0.0% $605 / Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Off Market $4,199,000 -- --
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Price Changed $4,199,000 -4.5% $605 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $4,399,000 -- $633 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

About the Listing Agent

Shawn Schmidt Smith
Shawn Schmidt Smith

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City

(231) 272-6807

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Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1934261

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 11-703-007-00

Michigan Grand Traverse County Traverse City 49686 Old Mission Peninsula

2721 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI

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