687 Arbutus Trail
Traverse City, MI, 49696 $ 599,000
Bedrooms3 Baths3.0 Sq 1,000 Monthly Estimate*
$ 4,137
for $599,000 with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 1,000 square foot home was built in 1980 on a lot size of 0.51.
Locals call it Lake George. Maps call it George Lake. We call this home the Arbutus Trail Treasure. Whatever name you use, one thing is certain: lake life looks pretty good from here. Tucked into the trees with private no wake lake frontage, this Up North retreat puts you right in the heart of the legendary Arbutus Triangle, a chain of seven connected lakes known for beautiful scenery, paddling, boating, and some seriously brag-worthy bluegill fishing. Consider your Up North adventure calendar officially full. Inside, Arbutus Trail Treasure knows how to shine. With 3 bedrooms (2 upstairs plus a lower-level non-conforming suite) the cutest sleeping nook under the stairs, and 3 baths, thereââ¬â¢s plenty of room to fill the house for those glorious, slightly chaotic lake weekends when everyone says, ââ¬ÅWeââ¬â¢re coming Up North!ââ¬Â Then winter arrives, the guest list shrinks, the fireplace gets going, and suddenly itââ¬â¢s your own cozy snow-globe escape in the woods. The home was designed to keep the water in the spotlight, with the primary living spaces oriented toward the lake, capturing those peaceful, tree-framed views throughout the seasons. Morning coffee comes with water views, summer afternoons spill onto the decks, fall brings a front-row seat to the color show, and winter turns the whole setting wonderfully quiet. Big enough to gather. Cozy enough to retreat. And the lake is always part of the room. Outside is where this home really earns her name. Multiple decks and outdoor gathering spaces wind through the wooded setting toward the water, creating room for morning coffee, afternoon lake days, evening fires, and the kind of Up North weekends that have a funny way of becoming permanent plans. Private frontage. Seven connected lakes. Woods, water, and room to exhale. Arbutus Trail is calling, and sheââ¬â¢s pretty hard to resist. This home is being sold furnished! Seller is a licensee in the State of Michigan.
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FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities Walk-In Closet
Dining Room Level Main
Basement Block Finished Full Outside Entrance Walk Out Interior Access
Bedroom 3 Level Lower
Bedroom 1 Level Main
Bedroom 2 Level Main
Beds 3
Fireplace? Yes
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GeneralHeating Forced Air
Kitchen Level Main
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s) Central A/C Exhaust Fan
Possession At Close
Fireplaces Gas Fireplace
Garage Detached Garage Gar Door Opener
Water Private Well
Appliances Dishwasher Disposal Dryer Microwave Range/Oven Refrigerator Washer Water Softener - Owned
Status Active Active
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1980
Parking Garage
Subdivision Pine Wood Shores 2ndAddition MI
Style Contemporary Ranch
County Grand Traverse
Class RESIDENTIAL
Type Single Family
Ownership Private
Municipality East Bay Twp
Section 3
Zoning Residential
Sale/Rent For Sale
Status Detail 0
Utilities Cable Available
Structure Style 1 Story
Area East Bay Twp (28003)
Primary City Traverse City
Directions Hammond to High Lake Right onto E. Arbutus Left onto Arbutus Trail. Home is on the right.
City Traverse City
School District Traverse City Area Public School
Financial Terms Cash Conventional VA
Legal Description PART OF LOTS 252 AND 253 PINE WOOD SHORES 2ND ADDITION
DOM 28
Postal Code 49696
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 599
Public Remarks Locals call it Lake George. Maps call it George Lake. We call this home the Arbutus Trail Treasure. Whatever name you use
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ExteriorExterior Vinyl Siding
Exterior Amenities Deck
Frontage 97
Body of Water George Lake
Lot Size Area 0.51
Lot Dimensions Irreg
Water Features Dock/Pier Facility Water View Waterfront No Wake Lake Interior Lake
Waterfront Y/N Yes
Frontage Type Water
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByKimberly KamrowListing Agent
Keller Williams, HomeBroker
Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $4,137
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $546
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 7.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $749,381
Percent of Sale Price 25%
About Traverse City, MI 15,817 Population
7% Since 2002
$ 49,237 Median Income
41.86 Median Age
21% Households with Children
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 9/27/2026 | $599,000 | -7.70% | Price Down |
| 9/11/2026 | $649,000 | | Listed Price |