Waterfront
Address
4256 North Spider Lake Road, Traverse City, MI
Price
$ 720,000
Property Attributes
- ID#1949305
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyGRAND TRAVERSE
- CityTraverse City
- AreaGrand Traverse
- NeighborhoodEast Bay
- Zip49696
- StyleCottage
- Year Built1959
- Price$ 720,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1456
- Lot Size0.43 Acres
Data Source:
Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS (NGLRMLS)
Property Description
Two charming cottages on beautiful Spider Lake offer a rare opportunity for personal use, investment, or both! The property includes a 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage plus a 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage with sunroom and large deck overlooking the lake. Both are cute, comfortable, and nicely updated, including mini-splits for efficient heating and cooling. Enjoy a sandy Spider Lake beach, deep level lot, and easy access to the water.--------------- A major advantage is the property's Cabin Court designation by the township, making it exempt from local short-term rental restrictions—an increasingly valuable feature in the Traverse City area. The cottages have a good rental history and offer excellent flexibility for continued rental use, family retreats, or a combination of both.------------ Offered turnkey and ready to enjoy or rent, including furnishings, household goods, kayaks and much of what is needed to start enjoying the property from day one. Spider Lake is a beautiful all-sports lake just minutes from downtown Traverse City, with the VASA Trail, extensive state land, hiking, biking, ORV trails and year-round recreation nearby. A unique waterfront opportunity with two cottages, sandy frontage, proven rental potential and an outstanding Traverse City location!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed $720,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Private Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Wall Furnace,Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Ductless |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Roof | Asphalt,Metal |
| Appliances | Refrigerator,Oven/Range |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Construction Materials | Frame,Wood Siding |
| Pets Allowed | false |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Township | East Bay |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Waterfront Features | Inland Lake,All Sports,Sandy Shoreline |
| Community Features | None |
| Accessibility | None |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Annually |
| County | Grand Traverse |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | Wildwood Park |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Shed(s) |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Rasho Road South to N Spider Lake Rd,homes on right. |
| City | Traverse City |
| Body of Water | Spider Lake |
| High School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
| Zoning Description | Residential,Other |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 18730.8 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
| Elementary School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
| Tax Assessed Value | 219000 |
| Ownership Type | Private Owner |
| Lease Amount Frequency | Annually |
| Legal Description | PART OF LOT 241 OF TH PLAT OF WILDWOOD PARK COMM NW LOT COR OF SD LOT 241 TH S 0 DEG 38' W ALG TH W LN OF SD LOT 260.30' TH S 89 DEG 48' E 67.2' TO TH SHORE OF SPIDER LAKE TH NELY ALG SD SHR TO TH E |
| AttributionContact | Home: 231-668-6303 |
| Freehold | VOW,BBO,IDX |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Solarium/Sun Room,Cable TV,High Speed Internet |
|---|---|
| Basement | Crawl Space |
| Fireplace Features | None |
| Basement (Y/N) | No |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | No |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1456 |
| Laundry Features | None |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 3 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Primary Bathroom Features | None |
| Kitchen Area | 160 |
| Kitchen Length | 8 |
| Kitchen Width | 20 |
| Living Room Area | 216 |
| Living Room Length | 12 |
| Living Room Width | 18 |
| Primary Bedroom Area | 72 |
| Primary Bedroom Length | 8 |
| Primary Bedroom Width | 9 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Dock |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Asphalt,Gravel,None |
| Lot Features | Level,Subdivided |
| Water Source | Private |
| Lot Size Area | 0.43 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Number of Buildings | 2 |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 x 251 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.43 |
| Road Surface Type | Asphalt |
| Frontage Length | 40 |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Horse Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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