Boardman Lake · Traverse City, MI
Boardman Lake homes for sale
Every lakefront condo, home and lot for sale on Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City, pulled from the MLS each week, plus a 3D map of the lake bottom so you can see the water off each shoreline.
Listings updated October 5, 2026. Prices and status can change between updates, so ask us before you fall for one.
Boardman Lake
Traverse City · MI
This 3D lake model needs a browser with WebGL. Ask us about Boardman Lake frontage and we’ll send you the depth map.
The lake bottom comes from the Michigan DNR lake survey, whose deepest contour is 73 feet; the DNR fisheries report lists Boardman Lake at 71 feet deep. Height is exaggerated so the drop offs show. A guide, not a navigation chart.
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Homes for sale on Boardman Lake
Every active Boardman Lake waterfront listing, homes first, highest price first, then lots. Tap a photo to fly to it on the lake.
$600,000
1011 Lake Ridge Drive 201
Traverse City, MI 49684
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,384 sq ft
700 ft of shared frontage · Built 2002
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One · MLS #1948661
Ask about this home →$500,000
1511 Kent Street 4
Fife Lake, MI 49633
3 bd · 4 ba · 2,391 sq ft
470 ft of shared frontage · Built 2005
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Bayshore · MLS #1950649
Ask about this home →$459,000
1554 Simsbury Street 3
Traverse City, MI 49686
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,540 sq ft
470 ft of shared frontage · Built 2023
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One · MLS #1950939
Ask about this home →$449,900
1502 Simsbury Street 4
Traverse City, MI 49686
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,446 sq ft
470 ft of shared frontage · Built 2024
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City · MLS #1941674
Ask about this home →$429,000
1554 Simsbury Street 9
Traverse City, MI 49686
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,724 sq ft
470 ft of shared frontage · Built 2023
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One · MLS #1950744
Ask about this home →$415,000
1424 Newport Street 5
Traverse City, MI 49686
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,560 sq ft
470 ft of shared frontage · Built 2006
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One · MLS #1948415
Ask about this home →$404,900
1548 Simsbury Street 9
Traverse City, MI 49686
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,140 sq ft
470 ft of shared frontage · Built 2024
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City · MLS #1946195
Ask about this home →$375,000
1477 Newport Street 2
Traverse City, MI 49686
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,920 sq ft
470 ft of shared frontage · Built 2005
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One · MLS #1947766
Ask about this home →$354,900
1548 Simsbury Street 10
Traverse City, MI 49686
1 bd · 1 ba · 749 sq ft
470 ft of shared frontage · Built 2024
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City · MLS #1941672
Ask about this home →$469,500
1597 Edgewater Ridge
Traverse City, MI 49684
Vacant lot · 0.30 acres
104 ft of private frontage
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City · MLS #1948278
Ask about this lot →$459,000
1573 Edgewater Ridge
Traverse City, MI 49684
Vacant lot · 0.24 acres
104 ft of private frontage
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City · MLS #1943814
Ask about this lot →$458,000
1565 Edgewater Ridge
Traverse City, MI 49684
Vacant lot · 0.23 acres
95 ft of private frontage
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City · MLS #1943810
Ask about this lot →$457,000
1589 Edgewater Ridge
Traverse City, MI 49684
Vacant lot · 0.22 acres
100 ft of private frontage
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City · MLS #1948309
Ask about this lot →$449,000
1557 Edgewater Ridge
Traverse City, MI 49684
Vacant lot · 0.23 acres
92 ft of private frontage
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City · MLS #1946886
Ask about this lot →Living on Boardman Lake
Boardman Lake is the in town lake: it sits on the Boardman River just south of downtown Traverse City, with a 4 mile trail all the way around it.
Most homes on the lake are condos and other multi family buildings, and the DNR found the shoreline mostly natural even with the development around it.
The Boardman Lake Loop Trail connects the lake to the rest of the TART Trails network, Northwestern Michigan College’s University Center and Hull Park, so you can walk or bike to a lot of town.
Frontage is listed as private or shared, and every card above says which one it is.
Size
About 339 acres, with about 4.2 miles of shoreline.
Depth
About 71 feet at its deepest, averaging about 25.
River
The Boardman River flows through the lake. The Union Street dam downstream holds it about 9 feet above its natural level.
Trail
The Boardman Lake Loop Trail, about 4 miles, finished in July 2022.
Community
Traverse City, in Grand Traverse County.
Hull Park
The public boat launch at the north end, for small boats, kayaks and sailboats.
Medalie Park
A kayak and canoe launch at the south end.
Lake Ridge Drive
A city kayak launch on the west side of the lake.
Getting on the water
Boardman Lake is a good paddling lake, with launches at both ends and fishing decks along the trail on the west side.
The DNR calls the fish community stable and diverse: walleye from natural reproduction, plus northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass.
Buying on Boardman Lake: what to know
Septic inspection at sale
Grand Traverse County requires a well and septic evaluation at sale for waterfront homes with a well or septic. We check how the address is served and get anything needed scheduled early.
Private or shared frontage
Condos usually share frontage with association docks and rules. Ask for the association documents before you write an offer.
Short term rentals
Traverse City has strict short term rental rules, and condo associations add their own. We check both for the exact address.
Taxes and zoning
Taxes, zoning and rental rules depend on the exact address and its association, so we check them before you write an offer.
Depth off the dock
Some shorelines drop off fast and some stay shallow. Use the 3D map, then look in person.
Trail out front
The loop trail runs along much of the shore. Look at where it passes the property and how busy it is.
Boardman Lake questions
How deep is Boardman Lake?
About 71 feet at its deepest, according to the Michigan DNR, with an average depth of about 25 feet. The bottom is mostly sand, with some organic areas and cobble.
How big is Boardman Lake?
About 339 acres, with roughly 4.2 miles of shoreline. It sits inside the City of Traverse City, just south of downtown.
Is Boardman Lake part of the Boardman River?
Yes. The Boardman River flows in at the south end and leaves at the north end toward downtown. The Union Street dam, first built in 1867, holds the lake about 9 feet above its natural level.
Is there a trail around Boardman Lake?
Yes. The Boardman Lake Loop Trail runs about 4 miles around the lake, with pavement, boardwalk and gravel, fishing decks and kayak launches. TART finished the loop in July 2022.
Where is public access on Boardman Lake?
The public boat launch is at Hull Park at the north end. There is a kayak and canoe launch at Medalie Park at the south end and another kayak launch on the west side near Lake Ridge Drive, all run by the City of Traverse City.
What fish are in Boardman Lake?
Walleye, northern pike, smallmouth and largemouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and bluegill. The DNR stocked walleye from 1977 to 1983, and natural reproduction still supports the walleye fishery.
Do Boardman Lake homes need a septic inspection to sell?
Since January 1, 2026 Grand Traverse County requires a time of transfer evaluation for homes within 300 feet of a lake or stream that have a well or septic system. Many Boardman Lake homes are condos, so we check how the exact address is served.
Can I rent out a Boardman Lake condo short term?
Traverse City has strict short term rental rules, and condo associations often have their own. We check the city rules and the association documents for the exact address.
Looking on Boardman Lake?
Boardman Lake is one of the few ways to live on the water and walk to downtown Traverse City. We are Traverse City Realtors and we know these condo associations and lots. Tell us your budget and whether you want a condo or a lot to build on, and we will send you new listings as soon as they hit the MLS.
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Listing information comes from Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS and is refreshed weekly. Homes listed by other brokerages are shown with the listing office’s name. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified. Janel Brown and Taylor Brown, Real Estate One, Traverse City.
Lake facts: Michigan DNR Boardman Lake report (2024), TART Trails Boardman Lake Loop, Hull Park, City of Traverse City kayak launch, Northern Express on Traverse City short term rentals, Grand Traverse County time of transfer. Depth map from Michigan DNR Institute for Fisheries Research lake contours. Imagery: USGS. Elevation: Mapzen / AWS Terrain Tiles.