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

  2721 Nelson Road Traverse City, MI 49686

Active (161 Days)
$4,199,000 (USD)
5
BED
5
BATH
6,945
SQFT
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Description

Old Mission Peninsula’s 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 1¾ 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
Views
Bay, Water, Countryside View
School District
Traverse City Area Public Schools
County
Grand Traverse County
Community
Peninsula

Listed By

Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Caroline "Carly" Petrucci, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Source
NORTHERN GREAT LAKES
Last checked Oct 31 2025 at 8:26 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven/Range
  • Disposal
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Exhaust Fan
  • Pantry
  • Den/Study
  • Drywall
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Freezer
  • Water Softener Owned
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Great Room
  • Loft
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Solid Surface Counters
  • Game Room
  • Granite Bath Tops
  • Water Filtration System
  • Wet Bar
  • Indoor Grill
  • Windows: Blinds
  • Cooktop
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Wifi
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable Tv
  • Granite Counters
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Kitchen Island
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bookcases
  • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Windows: Drapes
  • Water Purifier
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Oven
  • Humidifier
Subdivision
  • Na
Lot Information
  • Working Farm
  • Existing Vineyard
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped
  • Split Possible
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Masonry
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Fireplace(s)
  • Forced Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Radiant Floor
  • In-Floor Radiant Heating
  • Passive Solar
  • Central Air
  • Electric
  • Zoned
  • Multi Units
  • Whole House Fan/Attic Fan
Basement Information
  • Finished
  • Finished Rooms
  • Exterior Entry
  • Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Entry
  • Daylight
Pool Information
  • Indoor
Flooring
  • Sustainable
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Other
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
Garage
  • Attached Garage
Parking
  • Concrete
  • Concrete Floors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Attached
  • Heated Garage
  • Paved
  • Circular Driveway
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 6,945 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Sep 24, 2025
Price Changed
$4,199,000
-5%
-200,000
May 23, 2025
Original Price
$4,399,000
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