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1216 Valley Dr, Traverse City, MI, 49685

3beds
2baths
1,657sqft
$415,000
$250price/sqft
$2,972/moest. monthly cost
$118,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in a desirable Silver Lake neighborhood with two public lake access points just steps away and a neighborhood boat launch only two blocks from the home. Inside, you'll find new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, creating a fresh, modern feel. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof, central air conditioning, and hot water heater. Outside, the home continues to impress with a large covered front porch, perfect for morning coffee, and an expansive rear deck overlooking a private backyard shaded by mature trees. In addition to the attached two-car garage, the property features an oversized detached garage in the backyard, offering exceptional space for extra vehicles, boats, recreational equipment, or a workshop.

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
19
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Central Grade SchoolGrades PK-74.5 mi
8/10
West Senior HighGrades 9-122.9 mi
8/10
West Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1986

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: 2x6 Framing,Frame,Vinyl Siding

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2011

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Contemporary
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Disposal,Dishwasher,Microwave,Washer,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Lower Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partial,Daylight,Finished Rooms

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 130.81

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 96.72

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 80.8

Family Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 335.25

Features

  • Pantry,Ceiling Fan(s),Cable TV,High Speed Internet,WiFi
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 557
  • Finished area above ground: 1,100

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Fireplace(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,657
  • Total interior livable area: 1,657 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 97.76

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 333

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Shared

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 128.75

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 0528300900
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck,Covered,Porch
  • Exterior features: Sidewalk
  • Waterfront features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.42 Acres
  • Features: Cleared,Wooded,Subdivided
  • Lot size dimensions: Irregular

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Concrete Floors,Asphalt
  • 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
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Winter Weather
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Grand Traverse County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,098$25,176
Home Insurance *$93$1,116
Property Taxes $593$7,116
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$2,972$35,664
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$101,897/yr
40% on housing$89,160/yr
45% on housing$79,253/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 2.8%
2.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.7%
0.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$250This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49685$269
Grand Traverse County$306

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49685$303
Grand Traverse County$238

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-31Listed for sale$415,000
2016-05-27Sold$201,350
2016-02-10Price change$209,900
2015-12-22Price change$215,900
2015-12-01Listed for sale$220,000
2009-07-17Sold$177,500
2009-04-06Listed for sale$183,900
1998-10-05Sold$129,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentMatthew Dakoske
BrokerageREMAX Bayshore - Union St TC

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