3888 Falling Leaf Trl, Traverse City, MI, 49686
About This Home
AFFORDABLE LUXURY LIVING! Voted "Best Kitchen," "Best Craftsmanship," "Best Interior," and "Judge's Overall Choice" in the Under $600,000 category of the 2025 HBA Parade of Homes. Built by luxury custom home builder, Scott Norris Construction (40 years of local building experience), this beautiful, new ranch home displays the quality of design and craftsmanship you've come to expect from such a respected builder. Home features main-floor living with an open floorplan, contemporary polished concrete floors with in-floor radiant heat, 9' ceilings, on-demand hot water, quartz counters, pantry, kitchen island, Bertch soft-close cabinetry, and quality stainless steel GE Profile appliances, including washer and dryer. Enjoy the wellness-inspired qualities of Stoney Creek Hills Cottages with access to nature via the connecting VASA trail system, and HOA tennis court and grassy play field. The HOA community center provides a comfortable venue for neighborhood gatherings and connection.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2025
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Frame,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Disposal,Dishwasher,Microwave,Washer,Dryer,Instant Hot Water,Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100.2627
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s),Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,Kitchen Island,Ceiling Fan(s),Cable TV,High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Concrete
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 960
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Radiant Floor,Natural Gas,In-floor Radiant Heating
- Cooling features: Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 199.26
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bathroom
- Features: None
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121.44
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Access,Accessible Entrance,Covered Entrance
Details
- Parcel number: 280374600700
- Zoning description: Residential,Building-Use Restrictions
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 6,098 sqft
- Features: Cleared,Wooded,Level,Joins State/Federal Land
- Lot size dimensions: 60 x 101
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Paved,Concrete Floors,Asphalt
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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 Grand Traverse 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 | $1,946 | $23,352 |
| Home Insurance * | $145 | $1,740 |
| Property Taxes | $16 | $192 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $2,295 | $27,540 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-10 | Listed for sale | $385,000 |
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