Harbor Springs

Harbor Springs, Michigan Real Estate

Harbor Springs is one of Northern Michigan's most sought-after waterfront towns. It sits on the north shore of Little Traverse Bay, just minutes from Petoskey. A historic harbor, a walkable Main Street of galleries and restaurants, and a mix of in-town cottages and lakefront estates give it a quieter, more exclusive pace than its neighbors.

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Why Harbor Springs

Harbor Springs is one of Northern Michigan's most sought-after waterfront towns. It sits on the north shore of Little Traverse Bay, just minutes from Petoskey. A historic harbor, a walkable Main Street of galleries and restaurants, and a mix of in-town cottages and lakefront estates give it a quieter, more exclusive pace than its neighbors.

Life Through the Seasons

Life follows the four seasons. Summers center on the bay, the harbor, and the numerous nearby golf courses, and winters bring skiing at Nubs Nob and The Highlands, both only minutes away. North of town, the M-119 Tunnel of Trees winds along the Lake Michigan shoreline through Good Hart and Cross Village, one of the Midwest's most scenic drives.

What Homes Cost in Harbor Springs

Prices here cover a lot of ground. Condominiums are the usual entry point, and most homes at the lower end sit outside the village in the surrounding townships, while waterfront along Little Traverse Bay and the Lake Michigan shoreline climbs well into the multi-millions, with limited inventory at every level. Bob and Trish Hartwick's own story began in Harbor Springs, where they met, married, and started both a family and a business, and they draw on that lifelong familiarity to help buyers weigh schools, neighborhoods, and frontage, whether the goal is a full-time residence or a seasonal place on the water.

The Hartwicks' Harbor Springs Picks

The Hartwicks' Harbor Springs picks: Boyer Glassworks for hand-blown glass and the perfect Michigan gift; OTIS for cocktails and mid-century style just outside town; Pierson's Grille & Spirits, a casual, family-friendly grille in downtown Harbor Springs with a vintage ski-lodge ambiance: retro signage, black-and-white photos, and memorabilia honoring Northern Michigan skiing; Running Water, an energizing, welcoming space for running, rowing, lifting, and more; Kelbel Pharmacy, a 1925 institution with a famously fun gift shop; and the Harbor Springs Farmers Market, Wednesdays and Saturdays from May through October, for local produce and artisans.

Questions Buyers Ask About Harbor Springs

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What makes Harbor Springs different from Petoskey?▾

Only ten minutes apart on Little Traverse Bay yet different in character. Petoskey is larger with the widest selection of homes in the region and a busy downtown. Harbor Springs is quieter and exclusive, built around a historic harbor and a walkable Main Street of retail, galleries, and restaurants. The practical difference is inventory and pace: Petoskey offers more choice at more price points, while Harbor Springs brings fewer homes to market and holds the top of the market.

What do homes cost in Harbor Springs?▾

Over the past year the typical Harbor Springs sale closed in the high $500s, and half of all sales landed between the low $400s and roughly $1M. The spread is the story. Condos are the usual entry point, about four in ten of the sales below the median; most of the rest are homes outside the village in the surrounding townships. Lakefronts sold at a median of $1.3M. Homes take a little longer to sell than in Petoskey, typically around 2.5 months, appropriate for a top-end market. Frontage, view and Main Street access move the price more than home size.

Can you live in Harbor Springs year-round?▾

Yes. Life follows the four seasons. Summers on the bay, the harbor and the golf courses nearby; winters bring skiing at Nubs Nob and The Highlands, both minutes from town. Main Street stays open through the winter, though some businesses keep shorter hours. Anyone planning to be here year-round should ask about heating, road maintenance and street snow maintenance.

What is the Tunnel of Trees, and what should I know about buying along it?▾

The M-119 Tunnel of Trees winds north from Harbor Springs along the shoreline through Good Hart and Cross Village, and it is one of the Midwest's most scenic drives. Homes along it come up for sale rarely and offer a particular kind of privacy: a narrow road, mature canopy, bluff and shoreline settings. The trade-off is a longer drive to groceries and services.

Newest Homes for Sale in Harbor Springs, MI

731 Greenway Drive Unit #29, Harbor Springs
$849,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 478996 MLS
Welcome to the Greens. one of the newer communities within Birchwood. Finished in 2016 the buildings are full of modern architecture and newer color combinations. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS The Greens is technically a condominium community with services and maintenance included; yet has the feel and look of a spacious home. A panoramic view features The Woods #9, tees and fairway, a large meadow and #8 fairway of The Birches course. Prime Location: located on a walking path which leads to the Clubhouse and Birchwood's world class amenities: Both casual and fine dining, 27 holes of golf, Racquet Sports: (Tennis, Pickleball and Bocce), and an Exercise facility. The home's interör is defined by high ceilings and an airy spacious feel. Kitchen: Fully reimagined in 2022 and 2023. Great Room: Elevated and refreshed in 2021. Infrastructure: New HVAC in 2021. Finishes: Updated carpet and paint. Accommodations & Layout: Designed for privacy and comfort, the floor plan features four generous bedrooms. each boasting its own private ensuite bath. Main Level: Designed for ultimate convenience, the main floor includes the Great Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Ensuite Bedroom, a Powder Room, a Laundry Room, and a 3-Seasons Room overlooking the golf course. Also, a spacious 2 1/2 car attached garage. The upper Level features 2 additional ensuite bedrooms and a versatile loft overlooking the great room. The finished lower-level provides expansive living space, including a Family Room, Private Office and the 4th Ensuite Bedroom and ample storage space. The Greens Exterior Condo Maintenance includes: Roof, Painting, Doors, Windows, Insurance and Home Watch Service. Grounds Care includes: Landscaping. Irrigation, Snow removal (incl. the Roof). The Qualitv of this unit must be seen! OWNER FINANCING AVAILBLE! Furnishings Are Negotiable.

731 Greenway Drive Unit #29, Harbor Springs

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