743 Munson Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686

$3,595,000 Asking Price

7 beds
6 baths
5,109  sqft
Built in 1927

The historical Hannah Lay Beach House, built in 1927, is a spectacular 7 bed/5.5 bath Cape Cod style home which boasts 235’ of private, sugar sand East Bay frontage along Traverse City's Miracle Mile! Upon entry, you are greeted by a spacious living room with high beamed ceilings and a dual-sided stone gas fireplace. A beautiful kitchen with gleaming countertops and ample cabinet storage is adjoined to the dining area, surrounded by windows. Beyond the living room into the water-facing family room is the opposite side of the stone fireplace, a handsome wet bar, and panoramic water views. The views continue with an expansive Primary bedroom boasting a traditional bay window, large walk-in closet and a private en suite bath featuring a dual vanity and a tiled corner shower-for-two. A large, designated laundry hosts a charming built-in window seat and separate exit point. On the west side of the home is a sizable guest bedroom with water views, full hallway bath, and a mudroom, connecting to the carriage house via a breezeway. The upper levels overlook the living room below and host 3 roomy guest bedrooms, an office space, and two full baths as well as an upstairs stackable washer and dryer. Connected by the breezeway is a 2 bed/1 bath carriage house and garage. The space is light and airy with charming dormer windows, peaked ceilings, glossy wood floors, and a kitchenette. 2 additional bedrooms share a full bath. The 3-car garage hosts multiple closets and storage rooms, as well as a mudroom and half bath. The rear of the home hosts a custom stone patio facing the deep powdery beach and shimmering water of East Bay. This incredible home is perched on nearly 1-acre, and is in a prime location mere blocks way from downtown TC's best dining, shopping, beaches, and entertainment!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Nook, Other, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Great Room, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
Appliances:
Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Other, Gas Water Heater
Laundry:
Main Level
Basement:
Michigan Basement, Unfinished, Interior Entry
Flooring:
Tile, Carpet
A/C:
true, Central Air, Zoned
Heating:
true, Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Gas, Fireplace
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Sprinkler System, Sidewalk, Other, Guest House
Style:
Cape Cod
Parking:
Concrete, Circular Driveway, Private, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Finished Rooms

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
Windows:
Bay Window(s)
General:
Frame, Stone, Wood Siding, 2

Location

Road/Access:
Asphalt
HOA Amenities:
Annually
Originating MLS:
NGLRMLS API
School District:
Traverse City Area Public Schools
County:
Grand Traverse

Lot

Zoning:
Lengthy legal - see Associated Documents
View:
Bay View, Bay, View

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
NGLRMLS API
Ownership:
Private Owner

This listing courtesy of:
REMAX Bayshore - W Bay Shore Dr TC, BJ Brick

About Traverse City, MI

Housing

Number of Units
37,647
Median Home Value
$253,583
Median Rent
$889

24.77% of housing units are renter occupied.

11.10% are vacant.

Commute

Car
80.96%
Public Transportation
1.36%
Walk to Work
2.46%
Work from Home
13.26%
Other
0.48%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
75,364
Median Age
43.50
Median Household Size
2.53

Education

High School
20.97%
Associate’s Degree
9.01%
Bachelor’s Degree
26.84%
Graduate Degree
15.71%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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