
Residential Land for Sale in Traverse City, Michigan
Tompkins Woods Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Dreaming of a peaceful direct waterfront setting to build your vacation retreat or forever home on Old Mission Peninsula? This hard-to-find estate-sized parcel offers 1.97 acres with 159 feet of sandy shoreline on West Grand Traverse Bay, featuring spectacular western-facing sunset views across West Bay. The level, untouched property is surrounded by mature towering trees and accessed by a private dead-end road, offering exceptional privacy. Best of all, there's no bluff here, the land slopes gradually to the water's edge, providing easy access to the waterfront and the opportunity to install your own private dock and boat hoist. A recently completed soil evaluation (perc test) confirms the property is suitable for a traditional on-site septic system. Vacant building sites like this on West Grand Traverse Bay are becoming increasingly difficult to find, don't miss this opportunity to create something truly special on Old Mission Peninsula!
Location
- Street address
- Tompkins Woods Rd
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Zip code
- 49686
- Community
- Grand Traverse
- School district
- Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District
- Elevation
- 597 feet
Directions
Center Road north to L on Eimen Road (Old Mission Tavern) to R on Peninsula Dr, 0.3 miles to L on Tompkins Woods Road. Follow straight to bottom of hill and take a R.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.97 acres85,813 sq ft
- Zoning
- Residential, Metes and Bou
- MLS #
- TAAR 1949501
- Posted
Parcels
- 11-104-017-20
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Zoning
- Residential, Metes and Bounds, Outbuildings Allowed
Lot
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Features
- Hardwoods, Level, Wooded
Exterior
- Features
- Bay View
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | New listing | $1,400,000 | — | TAAR |












































