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Petoskey, Michigan

Petoskey, MI: A Popular Vacation Spot for Decades 

Are the great outdoors calling your name? The Petoskey area has 5 waterfront resort communities, including Petoskey, Alanson, Boyne City, Bay Harbor, and Harbor Springs; plus Boyne Falls, the home of Boyne Mountain Resort.  

A Michigan Treasure 

Often considered a Michigan Treasure, the Petoskey area offers the best snow sports between the Rocky Mountains and New England. The most famous ski slopes include Boyne Highlands, Nub’s Nob, and Boyne Mountain. This winter funland also offers snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.  

Historic Petoskey 

For decades, the Petoskey area, which sits on the shores of Lake Michigan, has attracted vacationers dating back to the days of Ernest Hemingway. The iconic American author spent the first 18 summers of his life on nearby Walloon Lake sailing and fishing. For over a century, railway lines and steamboats have been bringing vacationers to Petoskey to enjoy the area’s fresh air and resort atmosphere. 

Warm weather activities 

Aside from the spectacular winter sports, Petoskey is the perfect place for a vacation home to enjoy the summertime activities. From adventure sports, biking, water recreation, and outstanding golf, the area is full of things to do. Or explore the historic Gas Light District to find a wonderful choice of clothing, books, kitchenware, ice cream, art galleries, jewelry, outdoor gear, fine wine, and tons of restaurants. You can even go wine and beer tasting at small, local breweries and wineries in the surrounding areas.  

Are you looking for your dream vacation/second home in the Petoskey area? Call Stephanie Jones at 231-844-4410 to find the ideal home for your family in this historic place.  

Today's Featured Listings

$1,800,000
480746 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A truly rare offering in Emmet County, this approximately 240-acre property features elevated, rolling terrain with breathtaking westerly facing views stretching from Boyne Mountain to the south to The Highlands at Harbor Springs to the north. Bordered by state land on three sides, the property offers exceptional seclusion and privacy in a classic Northern Michigan setting. A beautiful blend of open meadows and wooded acreage provides abundant wildlife habitat, while established trails invite hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting and year-round exploration. With miles of nearby snowmobile and ORV trails, this remarkable property is ideally suited as a private recreational retreat, hunting preserve or the setting for a one-of-a-kind Up North estate. The property is a 15 minute drive from Petoskey , 20 minutes from Bay Harbor, 25 minutes from Harbor Springs and a 35 minute drive to Charlevoix. Properties of this size, character and location rarely become available in Emmet County.

TBD Harmon Road, Petoskey
$229,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 480730 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy peaceful in-town living and a gorgeous elevated view overlooking downtown Petoskey from the welcoming front porch of this three-bedroom, two-full-bath modular home. Located on a quiet road near Curtis Park and the Petoskey Community Gardens, the property also offers convenient access to US-131. Inside, the open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area creates a comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. The home offers plenty of closet space, and all appliances are included, along with the microwave, chest freezer, and two window air-conditioning units. Outside, enjoy a large back deck, hillside setting, and two sheds for additional storage. Updates to the crawl space and water heater were completed in 2017, and paint and trim touch-ups are currently underway. The home also includes the necessary modular-home title documentation and certificates. A great opportunity to own a three-bedroom home within the City of Petoskey, close to parks, gardens, downtown, and major roadways.

307 Lawrence Street, Petoskey
$600,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 480699 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy easy Northern Michigan living in this brand-new 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Franklin Estates, just minutes from downtown Petoskey. Thoughtfully designed with an open-concept layout, the kitchen, dining, and living areas flow together to create a bright and welcoming space perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The private primary suite offers its own full bath, while two additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. A dedicated laundry room adds everyday convenience. With the ease and peace of mind that comes with new construction and a location close to Petoskey's shopping, dining, schools, and waterfront, this home is ready for its first owner to make it their own.

559 Franklin Estate Drive, Petoskey
$389,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 480675 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Perfectly positioned between Harbor Springs and Petoskey sits this ranch style home. The open floor plan creates a comfortable flow for everyday living, while the home's setting offers a sense of privacy just minutes from everything. Enjoy the nearby Little Traverse Wheelway, the Petoskey State Park and its beautiful beaches less than a mile away; perfect for a quick bike ride or walk. With grocery stores, shops, and restaurants just around the corner, this location offers the ideal blend of tranquility and accessibility.

2262 Harbor-Petoskey Road, Petoskey
$584,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 480674 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Easy living in this modern, stylish, like-new 3-bedroom, 3-bath Encore at the Meadows condo—one that truly lives like a home—w/ a finished lower level and main-floor primary suite brings a level of specification that sets it well apart. A floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace anchors the open living & dining area, setting a tone that carries through every room. The open layout flows seamlessly into the kitchen—GE Café appliances, quartz countertops, undercabinet lighting, and a large island make it a natural hub for entertaining, all connected to the living and dining space. A slider off the living room opens to a composite deck w/ contemporary cable railings and a remote-controlled shade—a polished outdoor extension ready for Northern Michigan evenings. The main-floor primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private bath w/ a double vanity, quartz countertops, and a glass walk-in shower. A second bedroom and full bath round out the main level, along with laundry & an attached two-car garage fully finished and wired for EV charging.   The finished lower level delivers real flexibility—a third bedroom, full bathroom, family room, wet bar/kitchenette, and a flex room perfect for an office, bunk room, or workout room create a complete space for guests, extended family, or multi-generational living, with workshop space in the mechanical room as a bonus. LifeSource whole-home water & osmosis system, smart lighting control, hot water recirculating pump, & a home security system w/ camera coverage complete the picture. Plantation shutters dress most windows.   Encore at the Meadows handles all lawn care, snow removal—driveway and sidewalk straight to your front door—and exterior maintenance, w/ professional landscaping & an in-ground sprinkler system completing the grounds, all at notably low association dues & township taxes. Biking & walking areas, shopping, dining, and Petoskey's vibrant downtown entertainment scene are all close at hand. Sold furnished.

1520 Parmenter Court Unit #15, Petoskey
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