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1970 Sparrow Drive, East Bay Township, MI 49696

MAPLEWOOD FOREST · GrandTraverse County

Key Facts

3Beds
3Baths
2,184Sq Ft
1995Year Built
0.50Lot (acres)
2Garage

Description

Nestled in a peaceful, wooded neighborhood, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath walkout ranch offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Traverse City, you'll enjoy easy access to beaches, shopping, dining, and year-round entertainment. The bright, open-concept main level creates an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining, while the newly finished walkout lower level adds a warm and versatile family room, home office, or recreation space. Step outside from the kitchen onto the back deck overlooking a spacious, private backyard-ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying nature. Families will appreciate the convenient location with schools, grocery stores, parks, and recreation just minutes away. Recent improvements include: ‚ Newly finished basement (2023) ‚ New washer and dryer (2023) ‚ Invisible dog fence (2023) ‚ New roof (2024) Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated, this home offers the tranquility of a wooded setting with all the conveniences of Traverse City just minutes from your doorstep.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Ranch

Year Built

1995

Living Area

2,184 sq ft

Lot Size

0.50 acres

Lot Dimensions

164x195x81x167

Garage Spaces

2

Days on Market

1

MLS® Listing#

78080071106

Property Features

Appliances:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
Cooling:
Central Air
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Basement:
Block, Walk-Out Access
Parking:
Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Patio:
Deck, Patio
Lot Features:
Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded
Construction:
Vinyl Siding
Foundation:
Block
Windows:
Window Treatments
Other Structures:
Shed(s)
Sewer:
Septic Tank
Water Source:
Private, Well

Rooms

  • Bedroom 110.0 x 13.0Main
  • Bedroom 210.0 x 13.0Main
  • Bedroom 310.0 x 13.0Main
  • Family RoomLower
  • KitchenMain
  • Laundry10.0 x 5.0Main
  • Living Room12.0 x 20.0Main

HOA & Tax

Assessed Value:
$162,800
Parcel #:
0352205700

Affordability Calculator

$93,180

Estimated monthly payment

$2,480/mo

Principal $372,720 · Est. interest $519,978 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in East Bay Township, MI

$401,491
Median Listing Price
69
Median Days on Market
1,768
Median Sq Ft
$214
Median Price / Sq Ft
12,020
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 16% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is right around the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in East Bay Township, MI.

Location

  • 1970 Sparrow Drive, East Bay Township, MI 49696

Nearby Schools

  • Courtade Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.9 mi away

  • East Middle School

    Elementary · 2.0 mi away

  • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School

    Elementary · 2.1 mi away

  • Cherry Knoll Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.1 mi away

  • TC Adventist School

    School · 2.2 mi away

  • Grand Traverse Academy

    School · 2.4 mi away

  • Traverse City Christian School

    Secondary · 2.8 mi away

  • Traverse City High School

    Secondary · 4.1 mi away

  • Kitchi Minogining Tribal School

    School · 4.2 mi away

  • Traverse Bay Christian School

    School · 4.3 mi away

  • Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School

    School · 4.4 mi away

  • Manufacturing Technology Academy

    School · 4.4 mi away

  • North Ed Career Tech

    Secondary · 4.4 mi away

  • Traverse City Area Public Schools Operations

    School · 4.5 mi away

  • Sabin Elementary School

    Elementary · 4.9 mi away

  • Woodland School

    Elementary · 5.3 mi away

  • Traverse Bay Mennonite School

    School · 5.3 mi away

  • Traverse Heights Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.4 mi away

  • Oak Park Elementary School

    Elementary · 6.1 mi away

  • Eastern Elementary School

    Elementary · 6.2 mi away

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