2721 Nelson Road Traverse City, MI 49686
Listing Courtesy of: NORTHERN GREAT LAKES / Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors / Shawn Smith / Caroline "Carly" Petrucci - Contact:  Cell: 231-499-1990

  2721 Nelson Road Traverse City, MI 49686

Active (52 Days)
$4,399,000
4
BED
6
BATH
6,945
SQFT

Description

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" 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.

MLS #:
1934261
Lot Size
8.44 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1996
Style
Contemporary, 2+ Story
Views
View
School District
Traverse City Area Public School
County
Grand Traverse County
Community
Peninsula

Listed By

Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors, Contact: Cell: 231-499-1990
Caroline "Carly" Petrucci, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Source
NORTHERN GREAT LAKES
Last checked Jul 15 2025 at 6:15 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven/Range
  • Disposal
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Water Softener Owned
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Water Filtration System
  • Security System
  • Freezer
  • Wall Oven
  • Cook Top
  • Indoor Grill
  • Exhaust Fan
  • Blinds
  • Drapes
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Whole House Fan/Attic Fan
  • Reverse Osmosis
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Smoke Alarms(s)
  • Satellite Dish Jetted Tub
  • Cathedral Ceilings
  • Built-In Bookcase
  • Foyer Entrance
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Wet Bar
  • Pantry
  • Indoor Pool
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Loft
  • Granite Bath Tops
  • Granite Kitchen Tops
  • Solid Surface Counters
  • Island Kitchen
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Great Room
  • Den/Study
  • Game Room
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceilings
  • Drywall
Subdivision
  • Mi
Lot Information
  • Working Farm
  • Existing Vineyard
  • Sloping
Property Features
  • Foundation: Walkout
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Foundation: Daylight Windows
  • Foundation: Entrance Outside
  • Foundation: Finished Rooms
  • Foundation: Full Finished
  • Foundation: Entrance Inside
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air
  • Central Air
  • Electric Air Filter
  • Humidifier
  • Zoned/Dual
  • Floor
  • Radiant Floor
Exterior Features
  • Stucco/Drivit
  • Roof: Other
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Private Septic
Living Area
  • 6,945 sqft
Additional Information: Traverse City | Cell: 231-499-1990
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