$310,000
SOLD JAN 10, 2025

12850 S Sunset Dr Traverse City, MI 49684

3 Beds
2 Baths
960 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$323 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Willow Hill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome home to 12850 South Sunset Drive! This is the fixer-upper home that you’ve been searching for; three bedrooms and two bathrooms with an attached garage and a fully fenced backyard! Plus, it’s only a block away from the TART trail! New siding in the summer of 2024, new Pella windows in 2015, and a new furnace in 2022. The backyard comes with two storage sheds, one is equipped with electricity. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelby Newhouse

Wentworth Real Estate Group License #6501450303 Listed on: 12/12/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexa Painter

Peninsula Properties Realty License #6501453554

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,393

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100' x 175'
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Fixer Upper
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Filtration System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Bay View Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,393

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch, 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1978
  • Construction: Frame
  • Section Number: 28
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Oven/Range, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Cook Top, Ceiling Fan, Reverse Osmosis, Natural Gas Water Heater, Smoke Alarms(s)
  • Interior Amenities: Fixer-Upper
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 11'4"x12'6", On Level: Main Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9'5"x11'11, On Level: Main Floor
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9'8"x8'8", On Level: Main Floor
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Private
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 9'8"x12'10", On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Tile
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 9'9"x9'5", On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Tile
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16'2"x11'11", On Level: Main Floor
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 960
  • Estimated Below Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 927
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 322.92
  • Range: R 11W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 960

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Garden/Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Covered Porch, Landscaped, Porch, Gutters
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Full, Unfinished
  • Number Of Acres: 0.4
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Blacktop, Private
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Attached, Door Opener, Paved Driveway, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air, Central Air
  • Laundry: On Level: Lower Floor
  • Sewer: Municipal
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV, Cable Internet, WiFi
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Bay View

Schools

  • School District: Traverse City Area Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 100' x 175'
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Subdivision
  • 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

Listed on
Dec 12, 2024
Closed on
Jan 9, 2025
Sold by
Towne Connie L
Bought by
Bauman Matthew and Bauman Kristin
Seller's Agent
Shelby Newhouse
Wentworth Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Alexa Painter
Peninsula Properties Realty
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
3.68%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$322,690

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,690
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.80%
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $310,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $310,000 +3.7% $323 / Sq Ft
12/12/2024 12/12/24 For Sale $299,000 -- $311 / 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 $1,393 $138,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,044 $130,000 $0 $0
2023 $998 $104,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,272 $92,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,212 $82,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,204 $77,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,170 $76,800 $0 $0
2018 -- $78,900 $0 $0
2017 -- $64,000 $0 $0
2016 -- $54,600 $0 $0
2015 -- $54,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $55,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1929596

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 004-210-304-00