East Traverse City Homes for Rent

At the start of the Old Mission Peninsula, East Traverse City offers a slow-paced lifestyle by Grand Traverse Bay and its two arms, known locally as East Bay and West Bay. “I’m a big advocate for [East Traverse City],” says Brian McGillivary, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, who has lived in the neighborhood for about 25 years. “It’s quieter and less congested, but you’re still right on the edge of downtown.” For some, it’s a modest place to live, convenient not only to downtown but to neighborhood stores, restaurants and public beaches. Those with waterfront properties enjoy the same amenities along with their million-dollar estates. Life by the water here also comes with a unique weather phenomenon. “We have three seasons: winter, summer and fall,” McGillivary says. “We don’t really have spring weather because the bay is a big ice cube that keeps the area cold. We basically have a long extension of winter, and then boom — it’s summer.” East Traverse City has a mix of condominiums and single-family homes. One-to-three-bedroom condos sell for around $200,000 to $500,000. As for single-family homes, small cottages and ranch-style homes sell for around $160,000 to