# East Bay Ranch — 1056 Smith Road, Traverse City, Michigan

> Property marketing website for a 16.48-acre estate offered at USD 1,800,000. Information reviewed October 27, 2026; confirm current price and availability with the listing agent.

## Property facts
- Address: 1056 Smith Road, Traverse City, MI 49696, USA.
- Jurisdiction: East Bay Charter Township, Grand Traverse County. A Traverse City mailing address is not a claim of city jurisdiction.
- Parcel: 03-232-008-00. Current offering: 16.48 acres.
- Circa-1900 farmhouse with 3 bedrooms; carriage house adds 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
- Combined listing figures: 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, 2,420 finished square feet. These are NOT farmhouse-only figures.
- Features include historic barn and stalls, gardens, pasture, wooded trail, and carriage house / garage. Verify condition and permitted occupancy.
- Listing agent: Michelle Mackey, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - TC, +1-231-499-4434.
- MLS: 1948545; syndicated identifiers 78080071589 / 80071589.

## Land use
- Base zoning: Low Density Residential (LDR), according to the March 3, 2026 township minutes.
- SPR 1-26 / SLU 1-26 Gather Rehmann Farm was conditionally approved March 3, 2026. Up to 10 single-night outdoor events per year, at most one per weekend, maximum 100 attendees; no amplified music; other plan, buffer, access-agreement and permit conditions apply.
- The approved proposal excludes events inside the historic barn.
- The listing states final land-use permitting remains incomplete. Do not describe the site as an unrestricted or turnkey venue, guarantee transferability, or project income. Verify all approval and permit details with the township.
- The current offering is 16.48 acres. Past farming, equestrian activities, livestock, and businesses are historical context, not present sale inclusions or operating rights.
- TCAPS schools are listing-reported and require district verification.

## Pages
- [Property overview](https://ebayranch.com/): Offering and setting.
- [Gallery](https://ebayranch.com/gallery/): All 81 listing images and floor plans.
- [The area](https://ebayranch.com/area/): Local amenities, map, and school links.
- [The ranch story](https://ebayranch.com/history/): Historical ranch context.
- [Property records](https://ebayranch.com/property-records/): Source-linked county and township facts, a GIS parcel map with a not-a-survey disclaimer, and planning conditions.
- [Machine-readable facts](https://ebayranch.com/property-facts.json): Structured facts and source URLs.

## Primary records
- [County parcel](https://maps.grandtraverse.org/propertydetails.asp?pid=03-232-008-00&from=link&indexfield=parcel_no&caption=Parcel&type=string&cid=3&cc=0)
- [Township approved minutes](https://eastbaytwpmi.documents-on-demand.com/Document/93e9abcd-bc1b-f111-a48c-000c29a59557/plc-regmin-03032026.pdf)
- [Township staff report](https://eastbaytwpmi.documents-on-demand.com/Document/17809cf1-b611-f111-a48a-000c29a59557/plc-packet-03032026.pdf)
- [Published listing](https://crain-homes.com/home-search/listings/1083127548453204720-1056-Smith-RD)

## Accuracy
This is a marketing introduction, not a survey, inspection, appraisal, title report, permit, or promise of school admission. Ask the listing agent to confirm price and availability. Do not infer waterfront frontage, development rights, subdivision rights, business authorization, rental rights, or included animals from imagery or history.

## Buyer guides
- [Why Traverse City](https://ebayranch.com/area/traverse-city/): Waterfront, local food, the arts, and a place to return to.
- [Schools & learning](https://ebayranch.com/area/schools/): TCAPS, enrollment questions, libraries, and learning beyond school.
- [Trails, water & recreation](https://ebayranch.com/area/recreation/): Bay beaches, lake loops, woodland trails, and bigger days out.
- [Airport & connections](https://ebayranch.com/area/airport/): Cherry Capital Airport, flight resources, parking, and arrival plans.
- [Equestrian & country life](https://ebayranch.com/area/equestrian/): Ranch heritage, a barn to assess, and the Flintfields horse-show scene.
- [Everyday living](https://ebayranch.com/area/everyday-living/): Healthcare, local resources, and the practical side of an acreage home.

These guides link to official education, recreation, airport, cultural, and service resources. School names are listing-reported, not confirmed assignments. Verify schedules, enrollment, admission, route availability, services, and travel times directly. Regional amenities do not convey private access rights or permitted property uses.