Carolyn Telgard, Realtor

06/01/2026

FOR SALE!
8967 E Bingham Road
Traverse City, MI
$295,000
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POLE BUILDINGS - they aren’t glamourous, but they are desirable! Newly listed today: 1200sf pole building on nearly 2-acres, at the corner of Bingham Road and Center Highway. Zoned commercial!
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This is such a great location - Bingham Road runs east / west from the DNR boat launch on S. Lake Leelanau to Boughey Township Park on West Bay. Center Highway is a great north / south thoroughfare from Suttons Bay to Traverse City...and the TART trail crosses both Center and Bingham within 1000’ of this corner parcel! You know the iconic Bingham Bridge? You can see it from this property.
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Current parcel improvements include a 1200 sf pole building and an existing well and septic field (unconnected to building).
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Commercial zoning extends the possibilities available for this property—bring your vision!
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Link to listing in bio.

05/23/2026

GREAT people are selling their GREAT house in Leland, and I’m just lucky to be here.

Cheers!—and enjoy the long weekend.

4021 E Oxford Drive
Leland, MI
$849,000

Located near the base of Whaleback and just one mile from Leland, Waterford Hills on Oxford Drive is a quiet neighborhood where residents enjoy a special perk - deeded access to the lake! Well-known for its sandy bottom and clear water, Lake Leelanau is an all-sports waterway and is a sought-after amenity. This offering is a single-story residence tucked into the woods near the end of the neighborhood cul-de-sac. The home sits on one of the largest lots in this community and is offered with the adjacent vacant parcel. Built in 1980, this home features knotty-pine finishes, lofted ceilings, and numerous floor to ceiling windows which frame views to the yard and hardwoods beyond. The floor plan was thoughtfully designed with two separate living spaces on opposite sides of a central dining room and adjacent kitchen. Cozy, yet comfortable, there is an efficiency in this layout which allows these spaces to feel connected yet separate all at once. Two primary bedrooms - each with bathrooms ensuite - flank the main living room, while a third room could be used as bedroom or office. Functionally, this home checks all the boxes: the attached two-car garage is enhanced by a storage room and wall-to-wall shelves, and is connected to the home by a mud-room with laundry. At the front door, a entryway provides storage and is a helpful transition between the covered front deck to the interior. In the backyard, you’ll find a quiet oasis which benefits from mid-day sun while remaining cool and breezy in the heat of the summer. Take in the sights and sounds of the woods from the back deck, which beautifully connects the interior to exterior and is perfect for daytime siestas, alfresco dinners, and evening cocktail parties - an entertainer’s dream! In all, this is an absolutely charming home ready for your vision. Take advantage of this opportunity to live in the woods, near town, and with priceless access to the lakeshore!

Link below.

05/12/2026

New price and new spring look for this fabulous log home in the beautiful Sugar Loaf Chalets!
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- 2 lots included in this listing, one with the house and the other vacant
- home sits on a corner lot and shares one boundary with subdivision common area (no neighbors immediately adjacent!)
- main floor primary with updated bathroom, ensuite
- fully finished basement with egress, two bedrooms and a full bathroom
- Leland School District—the kids can catch the bus!
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Live close to all the exciting action at Sugar Loaf, and Good Harbor Beach is just a quick trip down the road! Can’t go wrong!
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Link to listing in bio.

02/23/2026

FOR SALE: The iconic Willowbrook Mill of Northport - Widely recognized as an award-winning event venue, this is a rare opportunity for the visionary buyer!
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Located in the heart of downtown Northport — and literally bridging over the idyllic Northport Creek — this is a historic structure (built in the late 1800’s!) with traditional village charm and enormous potential. This unique offering is turnkey investment available for both residential and commercial uses. Currently enjoyed as a popular wedding and event venue, the main floor of Willowbrook is configured for commercial use. Four distinct, yet interconnected spaces — the lobby, ballroom with commercial kitchen, porch bar, and creekside shop — are designed to function seamlessly together or independently to accommodate a wide range of activities and events. Upstairs, a studio apartment is a complimentary asset to the commercial investment, offering ideal utility as a dedicated home office, unique live/work setup, or convenient on-site housing for a property manager or business owner.
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The Willowbrook Mill is not going out of business. This special community event venue will continue to operate, business as usual, for 2026 and the foreseeable future!
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Come join the vibrant community in Northport, and let’s write the next Willowbrook chapter!
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LISTING PRICE: $1,475,000
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*includes the real estate, numerous fixtures, commercial equipment, trade names, signs, and a valuable Class C Liquor License.
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Please refer to the full listing in bio.

07/08/2024

The last few weeks have been all about vacant land - three vacant land transactions in motion and one prospective listing in the works. ​​​​​​​​
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First up, a quick closing on this mini triangular parcel in Suttons Bay last week - a non-conforming lot right up against the TART trail, steps from Lake Michigan, and in the very heart of Suttons Bay (like walkable to the library and all the shops and the farmer's market and the marina and Suttons Bay beach - honestly, what the heck, how does this even exist!?).​​​​​​​​
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We were a backup offer on this one - the first buyer held onto it through a lengthy inspection period and then backed out at the last minute due to an unusual request from the seller. My buyers were a bit more flexible and could see the long-term goal.​​​​​​​​
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Sold! ​​​​​​​​
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Big congrats to my repeat buyers and even bigger thanks to Miss Hannah Matthews, the listing agent, for presenting our backup offer to the seller.

04/30/2024

FOR SALE:
2205 N Birch Le, Lake Leelanau

Join us for an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, May 04, 11-2pm.

Fabulous 3bed/3bath plus 2-car attached garage in Lake Leelanau and in Leland School District.

See you there!

https://s.paragonrels.com/goto/Z7WSiwwivZz

01/22/2024

Deeply grateful for my clients! Thank you C&T for allowing me to be a part of your real estate endeavors!

"If there is a mountain representing quality, integrity, and professionalism, Carolyn Telgard stands strongly atop its peak. Her skill and talent alongside her ever-insightful mind and deeply compassionate heart will forever stand out to me."

Full review in link below!

Thinking of buying or selling in 2024? Let me know how I can help!

01/17/2024

These snowy scenes could be yours - this lovely vacant build-site near Empire is AVAILABLE and is ready for your beautiful vision!

Lot 5, W Timberview Trail, Empire
$50,000

"Welcome to Timber View Ridge - a quiet development with over 80 acres of common area, meandering trails, and a rolling landscape of mature hardwoods. Adjacent to the Village of Empire, Glen Arbor, and the National Lakeshore, this location is sure to appeal to any northern Michigan enthusiast. This particular parcel is just over 1 acre in size and is near the cul-de-sac on a paved, private road. The topography here slopes gently to the west - tilting toward the adjacent common area, which falls away into a deep, wooded valley of young sugar maple and beech trees. This shared, common space provides more than 500' of protection from any current or future development to the west. To the east, the parcel looks towards 200 acres of land, protected under a perpetual conservation easement. And to the north, a narrow patch of common space separates this parcel from its northerly neighbor. A driveway entry with culvert is already installed - wide paths have been cut through the parcel making this parcel easy to enjoy and to show! Enormously private, enjoy the peaceful setting of this well designed subdivision - no through traffic here and only a handful of homes built to date. A great, west-side location in Glen Lake School District and near to the very best Leelanau destinations!"

https://s.paragonrels.com/goto/Za5EdQ

03/01/2023

Just put it under contract, in fact!

Overlooking Mill Pond and the Village of Northport, this contemporary home sits on two hillside lots (zoned CR-1) located at the corner of Third and Park. Elevated well above the streets below, the natural landscape of the site has inspired a unique, m...

02/27/2023

New to market - a delightful 6-acre parcel of rolling dunes, towering hemlocks, and mature hardwoods.

$225,000 - N Manitou Trail, Leland, Michigan

This little listing was such a joy to get to know. I walked the property on a snowy February afternoon to find the parcel corners, and found myself lost in the topography. The land rolls wildly from north to south, with each ridge climbed revealing another one beyond.

The high-point on parcel offers teenie-tiny seasonal glimpses of the north lake through the trees, and the low point is a beautiful little clearing with potential for a build site.

Adjacent to large privately owned properties under conservation easement with the Leelanau Conservancy - this little swatch of land feels protect from all sides - like a secluded destination, off the grid.

The parcel is designated as critical dune and will require a permit from EGLE to develop the land - feel free to reach out to me for more information.

https://carolyntelgard.com/properties/n-manitou-trail-leland-mi-49654-1908618