Adorable Year-Round Cottage with 50’ of Private Long Lake Frontage & Sunset Views! Welcome to your perfect Up North escape! This charming, year-round cottage sits on 50 feet of private Long Lake frontage, offering spectacular sunset views over the water. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful personal retreat or a high-performing short-term rental, this property delivers. Lovingly maintained with sweet stonework details that add to its cozy, storybook charm, the home is fully livable year-round and offers the perfect blend of rustic character and comfort. Inside, enjoy an inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of lake life. Located just minutes from downtown Traverse City, you’re in the heart of the Grand Traverse region’s best—from wine tours on Old Mission Peninsula to biking the TART Trail, hitting the local farmers markets, or exploring the vibrant dining scene. Outdoor lovers will appreciate easy access to hiking, boating, fishing, and in winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. And don’t forget—you’re just a short drive from the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, recently voted the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning America. This is more than a cottage—it’s a lifestyle. Whether it’s for you or your guests, this property is a rare gem on Long Lake. Schedule your tour today!
Sold for $825,000
$825,000
871 N South Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
2beds
928sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
$822,400 Zestimate®
$889/sqft
$2,031 Estimated rent
Home value
$822,400
$732,000 - $921,000
$2,031/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 22, 2025 at 02:37pm
Listed by:
Samantha Steffens Cell:231-409-0750,
Coldwell Banker Schmidt-S.Bay 231-271-6161
Bought with:
Samantha Steffens, 6501463856
Coldwell Banker Schmidt-S.Bay
Coldwell Banker Schmidt-S.Bay
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1936370
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 122.77
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 11.06
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 111.68
- Dimensions: 11.09 x 10.07
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Width: 16.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 114.31
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 7.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Length: 18.05
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- None, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 928
- Total interior livable area: 928 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 928
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Bathroom Sink, Accessible Kitchen
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Lake
- Body of water: Long Lake
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 50
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 161 x 50 x 168
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 240803501800
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Traverse City
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Price range: $825K - $825K
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $825,000+13.8%$889/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1936370 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000+190.1%$781/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1936370 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2012 | Listing removed | $249,900$269/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1734901 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2012 | Listed for sale | $249,900-10.8%$269/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1725932 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2010 | Listing removed | $280,000$302/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS #1713449 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,859 +5.2% | $307,100 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $6,519 +5% | $275,500 +19.2% |
| 2023 | $6,208 +2.9% | $231,100 +31% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49685
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Silver Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10West Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 1/10Traverse City High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Traverse City Area Public Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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