# 2721 NELSON ROAD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686

> **TL;DR:** 5bd/6ba single family, $4,199,000 ($605/sqft), built 1996, 6,945 sqft.
> Fireplace. Est. $18,196/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $4,199,000 |
| Price/sqft | $605 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full, 2 half |
| Square Feet | 6,945 |
| Year Built | 1996 |
| Lot Size | 367,646 sqft (8.44 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $18,196 |
| **Total** | **$18,196** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1996
- 8.44 acre lot
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 2721 NELSON ROAD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
- **County:** Grand Traverse County
- **Coordinates:** 44.8620713, -85.5236553
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.8620713,-85.5236553

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Shawn Smith
- **Brokerage:** Schmidt Realtors
- **Phone:** 2314991990
- **Email:** shawn@shawnschmidtsmith.com

## Primary Photo

![2721 NELSON ROAD - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/cc96d004237b0541bde7f3e0826f1bc0l-f3497473286r.jpg)

*75 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/2721-nelson-road-traverse-city-mi-49686-10912068)*

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**MLS#:** 1934261 | **Updated:** 2026-04-24
**Source:** listhub

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