$825,000

beds

baths

half bath

2,212

square ft

221 Boardman Avenue

Traverse City, Michigan 49686

New / MLS #1951715 / Single Family / Traverse City

Listing information updated 10/17/2026 at 4:43pm

A historic downtown address that puts Front Street, the bay and the TART Trail all within easy reach. Mornings start with coffee on the covered front porch before a short walk into town for shopping, dinner and local tasting rooms. Head to the water at sunset, catch a summer festival at the Open Space, or see a show at the State Theatre, all without ever moving the car. Built in 1867 in the Boardman Historic neighborhood, this two-story Victorian keeps the character that makes the area special and is ready for how people live now. It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and about 2,212 finished square feet, including a newly updated kitchen and main-floor primary suite, plus a living room big enough to host. Out back, a landscaped yard with garden space leads to a detached 2-car garage you reach from the alley. That's rare for a downtown property, and it gives you room for bikes, kayaks and paddleboards. Whether you're here full-time or looking for an Up North base, this is downtown living at its best.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Frame,Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Michigan Basement,Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

159 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Concrete,Alley Access,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached - 2 Car(s)

Water Front:

Water Features:

None

Square Feet:

2,212

Lot Size:

0.16 Acres

Acreage:

0.16

Internal Features:

Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Solid Surface Counters, Cable TV, High Speed Internet

External Features:

Sprinkler System, Sidewalk, Garden, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

27x15 - Main

Dining Room:

16x11 - Main

Kitchen:

14x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x11 - Main

2nd Bedroom:

15x13 - Upper

3rd Bedroom:

13x8 - Upper

4th Bedroom:

12x8 - Upper

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$13,096

Tax Year:

2026

Location

Zip Code:

49686

City:

Traverse City

County:

Grand Traverse

Schools

School District(s):

Traverse City Area Public Schools

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Frame,Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Michigan Basement,Crawl Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

159 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Concrete,Alley Access,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached - 2 Car(s)

Water Front:

Water Features:

None

Square Feet:

2,212

Lot Size:

0.16 Acres

Acreage:

0.16

Internal Features:

Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Solid Surface Counters, Cable TV, High Speed Internet

External Features:

Sprinkler System, Sidewalk, Garden, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

27x15 - Main

Dining Room:

16x11 - Main

Kitchen:

14x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x11 - Main

2nd Bedroom:

15x13 - Upper

3rd Bedroom:

13x8 - Upper

4th Bedroom:

12x8 - Upper

Tax Amount:

$13,096

Tax Year:

2026

Zip Code:

49686

City:

Traverse City

County:

Grand Traverse

School District(s):

Traverse City Area Public Schools

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Agent: Bj Brick

Listing Office: REMAX Bayshore - West Shore Dr TC

Listing Email: bj@brickcorbett.com

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