5 Michigan Lakefront and Downtown Homes from Traverse City to Bellaire

With West Bay just one block away, this top-floor residence pairs waterfront proximity with elevated downtown living in the heart of Traverse City. Set at 113 Park Street, it places you within easy walking distance of Front Street and the everyday rhythm that makes the city feel so livable—dinners out, browsing shops, and catching local events without ever needing to plan around parking. The location is framed as an “ultimate combination,” balancing a desirable in-town address with an investment opportunity for those thinking beyond the present moment. Days can begin with a quick stroll toward the bay and unfold naturally into an evening on Front Street, with dining and shopping close at hand. It’s a setting designed for living lightly, staying connected, and letting the city come to you.

On Dublin Drive in Stanwood, this French-country residence is designed around everyday comfort and easy hosting, with warm, light-filled interiors and refined architectural detailing. The kitchen centers the home with classic cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry, plus a sitting area anchored by a cozy fireplace—made for slow mornings and lingering conversations. On the main level, the primary suite leans into a spa-like rhythm, offering a euro-tiled shower, bidet, and makeup vanity, along with a generous walk-in closet and dedicated dressing area. The finished lower level extends the living space with an additional bedroom suite and bath, a laundry area, and a convenient kitchenette, alongside a large family room ready for movie nights. Outside, a wooded setting frames an entertainer’s patio for relaxed, open-air evenings.

Along the water’s edge on Black Lake, this 3 bed, 2 bath cottage is designed for unhurried days and quiet mornings. With 130 feet of private sandy frontage, the view stretches across clear, calm water—an easy place to watch the sunrise and settle into the stillness that defines “up north” living. Inside, the home is offered with most of the furnishings you see, making it refreshingly simple to arrive, unpack, and begin. A covered porch—new along with the roof just two years ago—adds a comfortable outdoor refuge when weather shifts, extending lake time beyond perfect blue-sky afternoons. Even on busy summer days, Black Lake’s atmosphere remains notably peaceful, letting the shoreline feel like a retreat, not a scene.

Along the water’s edge in Town Square in Tawas City, this custom end-unit condo offers a rare layout—one of only two like it in the complex—and an easy rhythm for lakefront living. Breathtaking views stretch to Lake Huron from the front, while the Tawas River anchors the outlook from the back, giving the home a distinctive sense of arrival on both sides. Inside, the three-bedroom, two–full bath plan includes a primary suite with a luxurious ensuite bathroom, plus a bonus room brightened by skylights. The Crows Nest—its private cupola—invites quiet nights spent watching the stars through a telescope. Local parks and amenities are close by, just a five-minute walk or a short drive under two miles, keeping daily life effortless and outdoors-forward.

Along the water’s edge on Clam Lake, this rare frontage parcel offers 362 feet of private shoreline with expansive water views and direct access to Northern Michigan’s Chain of Lakes, with Torch Lake just a half mile away. Set on approximately 1.39 acres, the setting feels quiet and private while remaining conveniently close to the Dockside restaurant and less than ten minutes from downtown Alden. An existing ranch-style residence with a finished lower level provides immediate usability, whether as a simple waterfront retreat or a starting point for future renovation. For those who value space for life on the water, a detached garage and a substantial 60′ x 40′ pole building with concrete floors bring practical flexibility for storage, boats, and recreational equipment—an everyday luxury in lake country.

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