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552 W 15th St, Traverse city, MI, 49684

2beds
1baths
900sqft
$425,000
$472price/sqft
$3,050/moest. monthly cost
$122,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located in Traverse City's desirable SoFo neighborhood, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and walkability. Tom's Food Markets, Right Brain Brewery, Old Town, the TART Trail, downtown, shopping, dining, schools, and the waterfront are all within 15 minutes or less. The home has been thoughtfully updated with a renovated kitchen and bath, refinished hardwood floors in the living room and kitchen, new countertops, new stove, new dishwasher, and new washing machine. The attached garage has insulated walls and a mini-split system, creating a comfortable space for hobbies, a workshop, or additional flexibility. A comprehensive renovation completed in 2013 included new plumbing, electrical, furnace, windows, and siding, providing peace of mind for years to come. If you're looking for a move-in ready home in one of Traverse City's most convenient and sought-after neighborhoods, this is one you won't want to miss!

Getting Around

73
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
78
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Central Grade SchoolGrades PK-70.7 mi
7/10
Central High SchoolGrades 8-122.5 mi
7/10
East Middle SchoolGrades 6-84.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1926

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Frame,Vinyl Siding

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2013

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,Exhaust Fan,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Michigan Basement

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Pantry,Granite Bath Tops,Solid Surface Counters,Kitchen Island,Drywall,Ceiling Fan(s),Cable TV,High Speed Internet
  • Flooring: Wood,Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 900

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 900
  • Total interior livable area: 900 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bathroom

  • Features: None

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 168

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 285160601501
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Waterfront features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,405 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot,Level,Subdivided
  • Lot size dimensions: 102' x 75'

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Concrete Floors,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
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Winter Weather
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 $2,149$25,788
Home Insurance *$118$1,416
Property Taxes $595$7,140
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$3,050$36,600
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$104,571/yr
40% on housing$91,500/yr
45% on housing$81,333/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

$472This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49684$348
Grand Traverse County$305

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49684$285
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
2026-07-27Listed for sale$425,000
2005-04-25Sold$127,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSteve Cavender
BrokerageKeller Williams Northern Michigan

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