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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

$935,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 480274 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Stunning Harbor Watch home in Petoskey offers breathtaking panoramic views of Little Traverse Bay and the Petoskey cityscape. The main level showcases lake views, an open floor plan with a spacious kitchen, custom cabinetry, large island, granite countertops, and walk-in pantry flowing seamlessly into the living room with gas fireplace. Access to water view deck area from the dining room. Beautiful wood floors and premium finishes create an atmosphere of refined elegance throughout. Unique layout on this level...enlarged primary suite featuring a sitting and/or office area that opens to the living room filling the primary bedroom with natural light and water views. A spacious walk-in shower, large soaking tub, and two walk-in closets complete this exceptional sanctuary. This level also offers access to the laundry room and a half bath. The middle level impresses with hardwood fllors and 9-foot ceilings, housing two additional bedrooms that both offer lake views and access to an elevated deck. This level includes a full bath with tub and tile shower featuring granite vanity tops, plus convenient attached garage access. The lower level extends the living space with wood floors, a comfortable family room with patio access, another bedroom, and a full bath with walk-in shower and granite. As a bonus, enjoy sweeping water views of Little Traverse Bay and the Petoskey cityscape from the rooftop deck — one of Michigan's most spectacular vantage points. With its thoughtful three-level design, four bedrooms, three and a half baths, two-car garage, and multiple outdoor spaces, this Harbor Watch home delivers the perfect blend of luxury and comfort for year-round living or an exceptional vacation retreat. Furnishings negotiable. As a single-family home, enjoy lower HOA dues along with the Harbor Watch amenities — pool, tennis/pickleball, and exercise area!

822 Harbor Watch Drive Unit 54, Petoskey
$724,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 480273 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac just a 10-minute walk to downtown Petoskey, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is perfectly sized for a large family — with space to gather together and room to find privacy. Step through the front door into a cathedral foyer that sets the tone: move-in ready, beautifully updated, and full of warmth throughout. All new light fixtures add a fresh, polished feel throughout the home. The main floor flows from a living room with gas fireplace through a kitchen — complete with sage cabinetry, granite counters, and a new oven and refrigerator — with an adjacent flex space perfect as a breakfast nook or reading/lounge area, all open to the living room and kitchen. A dining area and large family room lead to the back deck, with main floor laundry, a large mudroom, and a half bath rounding out the main level. The 2.5-car garage entrance connects directly to the mudroom for easy everyday access — with that extra half bay offering ideal space for storage, gear, or a workshop. A wide stairway under the cathedral ceiling leads to the upper level, where the cathedral ceilings continue into the hallway, giving the space a bright, open feel. The primary suite features a newly updated bath with terrazzo tile floors, double vanity, bidet, and walk-in shower, plus a custom California Closets system. Two additional bedrooms and a newly updated full bath complete the upper floor. The finished walkout lower level offers a large recreation room that opens to the backyard at ground level, a bedroom, full bath, private sauna, and utility room with a new boiler and water heater. Outside, enjoy a generous deck, three-season gazebo, fenced yard, and perennial gardens that are as beautiful as they are easy to maintain — all backing to NCMC protected property. A game trail runs just beyond the back fence, where deer sightings are a welcome bonus. Nearby schools and all that downtown Petoskey has to offer are just a short walk away.

528 College View Drive, Petoskey
$389,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 480265 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Located in the highly sought-after Vantage View Subdivision, just minutes from Petoskey’s historic Gaslight District, shopping, restaurants, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital, and the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, this impeccably maintained three-bedroom, two-bath home offers the perfect blend of location, comfort, and lasting value. Situated on a spacious lot with a large backyard, this move-in-ready home features a warm and inviting living room with a fireplace, creating the perfect gathering place for family and friends. The attached two-car garage has been fully insulated and drywalled with an insulated overhead door, while the full basement provides exceptional storage and outstanding potential for additional finished living space. The current owners have completed an impressive list of improvements, including a new roof with skylights, garage door, gutter protection system, furnace, central air conditioning, water heater, water softener, kitchen appliances, storage shed, professional landscaping, and beautiful new flooring and carpeting throughout. From its desirable neighborhood and oversized yard to its extensive updates and outstanding location, this home truly checks all the boxes. Opportunities like this in Vantage View are few and far between. Don’t miss your chance to own a beautifully updated home in one of Petoskey’s most desirable neighborhoods.

161 Vantage View Drive, Petoskey
$609,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 480264 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Position your business at one of Petoskey's most visible commercial addresses. With 10,500+ vehicles passing daily, 1414 Kilborn Drive occupies a prominent corner at the intersection of Kilborn Drive and US-131. Offering exceptional exposure, EC R-2 zoning, and a professional office with an attached two-bedroom apartment, this outstanding location presents an excellent opportunity for owner-users and investors alike. Surrounded by national retailers, medical offices, restaurants, and established local businesses, the property offers outstanding visibility, convenient access, and steady customer traffic. The existing improvements are well-suited for a variety of professional and medical uses. The commercial wing features a reception area, two patient waiting areas, three exam/treatment rooms, plumbing in two patient rooms, a dedicated lead-lined X-ray area, sterile utility room, private offices, abundant storage, ADA-compliant patient restroom, and a private employee restroom. A second private office suite with its own exterior entrance offers flexibility for another practitioner, complementary business, or rental income. The attached two-bedroom apartment includes an open kitchen and dining area, spacious rooms, and attached garage access—ideal for an owner-occupant, employee housing, rental income, or future office expansion. Outside, the level parcel offers ample paved parking, city water and sewer, and room for redevelopment. The prominent corner location provides excellent visibility while allowing convenient ingress and egress for clients, patients, employees, and deliveries. Just minutes from downtown Petoskey and Bay Harbor, this property offers a rare combination of location, existing medical infrastructure, mixed-use functionality, and long-term investment potential.

1414 Kilborn Dr, Petoskey
$1,225,000
480263 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your dream retreat on Walloon Lake! This exceptional lot sits on the peaceful North Arm, facing east with stunning sunrise views directly across from Walloon Lake Country Club. Enjoy a sandy bottom and easy shoreline access — perfect for swimming, kayaking, and water skiing. Boat dock included. The building site offers rare privacy, bordered on the west and south by Nature Conservancy woods, ensuring your surroundings stay natural and serene. A rock retaining wall along both the shoreline and road is already in place, giving you a head start on your build. Just 12 minutes by boat to the Village and 12 minutes by car to downtown Petoskey — convenience without sacrificing seclusion. Step outside to world-class road biking, hiking, and snowshoe trails. Four Seasons of pure Michigan fun starts now!

6184 Indian Garden Road, Petoskey
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