2721 Nelson Road
TraverseCity, MI 49686
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- 4 beds
- 6 baths
- 6,945 sqft
- ~8 acre lot
- $633 per sqft
- 1996 build
- – on site
Old Mission Peninsulas Most Photographed Home - Iconic Green Design by William McDonough. One-of-a-kind sustainable estate with 360‚ ° development, protected views of Grand Traverse Bay, vineyards, and orchards. Designed by world-renowned green architect William McDonough, this 5-bed, 6-bath home offers environmentally conscious luxury across 8.44 acres with producing vineyards (Merlot, Gamay Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling). Features include a passive solar entry, indoor lap pool with panoramic windows, main floor art gallery, loft office with bay views, and a 50-ft underground wine cellar with redwood racks. Lower-level gallery includes a kitchenette, game room, and 3 bedrooms with stunning views. Designed for entertaining. Exquisite craftsmanship throughout: curved copper rooflines, steel columns with custom wood saddles, radiant floor heating, dual-zone HVAC, smart home system, 3 fireplaces, ADA-accessible 1‚ ¾" solid birch doors, granite countertops, Baldwin/Kohler fixtures, and custom cabinetry. Professionally landscaped with river and pond features. Two gardens could be re-imagined as additional decking. Sale of vineyard grapes to Black Star Farms can be negotiated. Additional 11.5-acre vineyard parcel available across the road. Sold as-is for the next visionary to make it theirs. A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece.
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Last updated Jul 7, 2025
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MLS# 78080057590 —
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The Building
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Year Built:1996
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Construction Materials:Brick, Stucco
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Architectural Style:Morethan2Stories, Contemporary
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Basement:Concrete, Daylight, ExteriorEntry, Finished, Full, InteriorEntry, PartiallyFinished, WalkOutAccess
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Basement:true
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Foundation Details:Basement
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Exterior Features:Balcony
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Window Features:EgressWindows, WindowTreatments
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Security Features:SecuritySystem
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Patio And Porch Features:Deck, Patio
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Above Grade Finished Area:3665.0
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Below Grade Total Area:3974
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Below Grade Finished Area:3280.0
Interior
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Interior Features:CathedralCeilings, EntranceFoyer, JettedTub, Pantry, WalkInClosets
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Fireplace:true
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Fireplace Features:Gas
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:6945.0
Location
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Latitude:44.862342
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Longitude:-85.524037
The Property
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Parcel Number:1170300700
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:SingleFamilyResidence
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Lot Features:Farm, WaterView, Sloped, SplitPossible, Sprinklers
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Lot Size Acres:8.44
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Lot Size Dimensions:435'x905'x400'x902'
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Zoning Description:Agricultural
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (231) 922-2350
- Office phone:
- (231) 922-2350
Taxes
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Tax Legal Description:Lengthy Legal with multiple parcels. To be provided by title company.
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:4
Baths
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Total Baths:6
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Full Baths:4
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Half Baths:2
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Electric, ForcedAir, HumidityControl, NaturalGas, Radiant
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Heating:true
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Cooling:AtticFan, CeilingFans, CentralAir, ExhaustFan
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Cooling:true
Utilities
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Sewer:SepticTank
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Water Source:Well
Appliances
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Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, WaterSoftenerOwned
Schools
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High School District:TraverseCity
The Community
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Subdivision Name:NA
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Pool Features:Indoor
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Waterfront:false
Parking
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Garage:true
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Garage Spaces:3.0
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Attached Garage:true
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Parking Features:ThreeCarGarage, Attached, Garage, HeatedGarage, GarageDoorOpener
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Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$4,399,000
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Mortgage
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$23,555
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| Taxes | N/A |
| Insurance | $1,209 |
| Utilities | $267 See report |
| Total | $25,031/mo.* |
| *This is an estimate |
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Sale history
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5/24/25
May 24, 2025
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Listed / Active | REALCOMP | $4,399,000 |
