4608 Avery Dr, Traverse City, MI, 49696
About This Home
Year-round Spider Lake cottage with 100 feet of private frontage in the desirable Lighthouse Cove area. Enjoy a quiet south-facing setting with beautiful lake views, a park-like yard, mature gardens, and easy access to the water, dock, and all-sports recreation. -------The home features cathedral ceilings, a durable metal roof, and a detached garage with an additional finished area perfect for guests, hobbies, or storage. A brand-new septic system is currently being installed, providing added value and peace of mind for the new owner. ------Spider Lake is just 10 miles from downtown Traverse City and offers easy access to the VASA Trail, Boardman River, snowmobile trails, golf, and countless Northern Michigan attractions. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, vacation getaway, or investment property, this is a wonderful opportunity to own a premier waterfront property.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Frame,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range
- Laundry features: Lower Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 863
Heating
- Heating features: Wall Furnace,Propane
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 863
- Total interior livable area: 863 sqft
Kitchen
- Area: 144
Living Room
- Area: 180
Master Bathroom
- Features: None
Master Bedroom
- Area: 180
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 280310204500
- Zoning description: Other
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Multi-Level Decking,Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake,All Sports,Lake
- Waterbody name: Spider Lake
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Lot size: 0.50 Acres
- Features: Wooded,Metes and Bounds
- Lot size dimensions: 100 x 233
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Gravel
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
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 | $2,781 | $33,372 |
| Home Insurance * | $123 | $1,476 |
| Property Taxes | $385 | $4,620 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $3,477 | $41,724 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
| 2020-01-07 | Listing removed | $300,000 |
| 2019-06-05 | Listed for sale | $300,000 |
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