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4865 Black Bear Dr, Traverse City, MI, 49685

3beds
3baths
2,821sqft
$563,900
$200price/sqft
$4,295/moest. monthly cost
$171,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained condominium offering comfort, flexibility, and Northern Michigan living. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring, and a cozy gas fireplace create an inviting main living space filled with natural light. The open-concept layout flows into a kitchen with granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and generous workspace for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features two bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite and a comfortable guest room ideal for visitors, a home office, or flexible use. An airy loft provides additional space for a private office or reading retreat. A bright three-season porch offers peaceful wooded views and a relaxing extension of the living space. The lower level includes a large family room, additional bedroom and full bath, custom-designed storage area in mechanical room, and a professionally improved workshop with finished walls, upgraded electrical, and a hardwood work surface ideal for hobbies or creative projects. An attached two-car garage adds convenience. Enjoy a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle just minutes from downtown Traverse City, shopping, dining, golf, wineries, and Grand Traverse Bay.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
13
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
8/10
West Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.5 mi
8/10
West Senior HighGrades 9-120.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2006

Materials

  • Foundation: Basement,Wood
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Oven,Refrigerator,Range,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Daylight,Finished,Full

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 182
  • Dimensions: 14 x 13

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 156
  • Dimensions: 13 x 12

Bedroom3

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 156
  • Dimensions: 13 x 12

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 224
  • Dimensions: 14 x 16

Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 540
  • Dimensions: 18 x 30

Features

  • Cathedral Ceilings,Entrance Foyer,Pantry
  • Window features: Bay Windows,Egress Windows,Window Treatments
  • Fireplace features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 1,000
  • Finished area above ground: 1,821

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fans,Central Air,Exhaust Fan

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 2,821 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 121
  • Dimensions: 11 x 11

Laundry

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 88
  • Dimensions: 11 x 8

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 304
  • Dimensions: 19 x 16

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0870101900
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Patio,Porch

Lot

  • Features: Cleared,Rolling Slope,Sloped,Wooded

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Two Car Garage,Attached,Garage,Garage Door Opener
  • 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 $2,851$34,212
Home Insurance *$126$1,512
Property Taxes $1,011$12,132
Electricity $307$3,692
Total$4,295$51,540
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$147,257/yr
40% on housing$128,850/yr
45% on housing$114,533/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

$200This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49685$270
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-18Price change$558,900
2026-07-21Listed for sale$563,900
2022-05-13Sold$535,000
2022-04-08Listed for sale$485,000
2019-09-26Listing removed$349,900
2019-09-21Pending sale$349,900
2019-09-20Sold$340,000
2019-07-11Price change$349,900
2019-06-19Price change$363,900
2019-05-21Listed for sale$369,900
2010-10-06Sold$209,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJEFF KERMATH
BrokerageKERMATH REALTY LLC

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