9705 E Carter Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49684
About This Home
Charming 2-bedroom, 3-bath 1.5 story sprawling ranch home offers the perfect blend of comfort and functionality in a desirable location. Situated on over 2 acres for privacy but just 8 minutes from everything Traverse City has to offer. Highlights include a large secondary garage (29x24) and dedicated workshop area; ideal for hobbyists, storage, vehicle maintenance, or extra workspace. Inside you will find a main floor bedroom, laundry and full bath, along with an upper floor bedroom (minimal stairs) with its own private bath. Storage abounds with two large attic spaces, pantry, closets and built ins. This home benefits from the area's natural beauty, proximity to lakes, trails, and amenities. Whether you're looking for a comfortable primary residence or an investment in the future, this home delivers functional space and all the appeal of Northern Michigan living.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2001
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Entrance Foyer,Pantry,Drywall,Paneling,High Speed Internet
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,407
Heating
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,407
- Total interior livable area: 1,407 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bathroom
- Features: Private
Master Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 00403204100 & 04400
- Zoning description: Residential
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 2.39 Acres
- Features: Wooded,Metes and Bounds
- Lot size dimensions: 430 x 250 x 430 x 230
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Gravel,Circular Driveway,Private
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Winter Weather
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Leelanau County and Michigan
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,022 | $24,264 |
| Home Insurance * | $111 | $1,332 |
| Property Taxes | $311 | $3,732 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $2,632 | $31,584 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Listed for sale | $400,000 |
| 1999-04-14 | Sold | $84,900 |
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