$350,000
SOLD AUG 13, 2025

1280 Garfield Rd S Traverse City, MI 49696

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,495 Sq Ft
4.24 Acres

Recently Sold

$234 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • 4.24 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Central High School Rated A-
  • Countryside Views
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of August 2025

Escape to your own slice of country living with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on 4.2 beautiful acres filled with mature trees—including one of the last grand elms in the area. Bring your vision and creativity—this home needs some TLC, but the potential is endless! Step out onto the large deck and take in the peaceful views of your private acreage. The greenhouse, complete with electric and water, is ready for you to turn gardening dreams into reality. The lower level walk-out offers the perfect workshop space with easy access for all your hobbies and projects. If you’ve been looking for a property where you can build sweat equity and make it truly your own, this is your chance. Peaceful setting, spacious land, and endless possibilities await!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Porter

REO-TCRandolph-233022 License #6506044226 Listed on: 07/21/2025

REO-TCRandolph-233022

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Krause

Krause Realty Solutions License #6504205259

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,330

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 4.24 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,495 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Great Room
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Greenhouse
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,330

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch, 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1935
  • Construction: Frame
  • Section Number: 8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1935

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Great Room, Drywall
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 13.7x9.4, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10.1x10.11, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10.3x10.11, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Primary Bathroom: Shared
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 8.6x8.3, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Laminate
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12.2x9.1, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Laminate
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20.8x17, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1376
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 119
  • Estimated Below Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 1257
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 234.11
  • Range: R 10W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1495

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Garden/Storage Shed, Greenhouse
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Countryside View, Gutters
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Block, Finished Rooms
  • Number Of Acres: 4.24
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel, Private

Utilities

  • Heating Cooling Types: Hot Water, Baseboard, Central Air
  • Laundry: On Level: Main Floor
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV, Cable Internet
  • Water: Private Well

Schools

  • School District: Traverse City Area Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Features: Cleared, Wooded, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: see map
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

MLS Schools

  • School District: Traverse City Area Public Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1999
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Sold $350,000 0.0% $234 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 For Sale $350,000 -- $234 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $1,330 $157,700 $0 $0
2024 $895 $137,100 $0 $0
2023 $857 $80,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,193 $94,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,152 $80,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,131 $73,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,137 $67,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,110 $63,800 $0 $0
2017 -- $60,500 $0 $0
2016 -- $57,900 $0 $0
2014 -- $53,000 $0 $0
2012 -- $46,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1936618

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 03-108-006-00