Condo community · Crown Drive · Garfield Township
The Crown condos
The Crown is a community off Crown Drive in Traverse City with three associations: Crown Commons (a site condominium), Crown Ridge (duplex condominiums) and Crown Courtyard Villas (16 units). Crown Ridge and the Villas both require leases of at least six months. There have been 11 condo sales since November 2023, from $510,000 to $650,000.
What the condo documents say
We read the Crown Ridge purchaser information booklet and its first and second amendments, and the Crown Courtyard Villas bylaws and fact sheet. All three associations were developed by Crown Associate, Inc. Crown Ridge’s master deed was recorded April 7, 1998.
The Villas fact sheet says the three associations share roads and common areas, splitting those costs Villas 21 percent, Ridges 31 percent and Commons 48 percent. We did not have Crown Commons documents. Which association a unit belongs to decides its rules and dues, so confirm that first.
Crown Ridge leasing
No owner may lease for less than six months, including owners who use rental management. Owners must notify the association at least 21 days before leasing and supply a copy of the lease. The board can waive or vary the restrictions in that article.Source: Crown Ridge Bylaws, Article VI
Crown Courtyard Villas leasing
The Villas bylaws carry the same six-month minimum, including rental management, and the same 21-day notice.Source: Crown Courtyard Villas Bylaws, Article VI
Pets
Both sets of bylaws allow up to two household pets, only with the association’s consent, and say no tenant may have pets.Source: Crown Ridge and Villas Bylaws, Article VI
What Villas dues cover
The fact sheet lists roofs, siding, landscaping and mowing, snow removal and building insurance. Owners pay for garbage pickup.Source: Villas General Fact Sheet; Key Villas Dates
Occupancy and trees
Crown Ridge limits full-time occupancy to four people per unit and says no trees may be removed.Source: Crown Ridge Bylaws, Article VI
Every sale since November 2023
Every sale recorded in the MLS under The Crown since November 2023, newest first. Listed dues ranged from $350 to $500 a month, with two listings giving annual figures, which reflects the separate associations.
| Address | Beds / baths | Built | Sq ft | Sold for | Closed | Dues in listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2866 E Crown Dr | 3 bed / 3.0 ba | 1998 | 2,386 | $539,900 | Aug 21, 2026 | $450/mo |
| 3015 Crown Ridge Dr | 3 bed / 3.0 ba | 2002 | 2,970 | $590,000 | Jul 16, 2026 | $450/mo |
| 3027 Crown Ridge Dr | 3 bed / 3.0 ba | 2002 | 2,498 | $555,000 | May 29, 2026 | $450/mo |
| 2854 E Crown Dr | 3 bed / 2.5 ba | 1998 | 2,361 | $520,000 | May 11, 2026 | $450/mo |
| 2554 E Crown Dr | 3 bed / 2.5 ba | 2000 | 2,190 | $554,000 | Nov 17, 2025 | $600/yr |
| 2841 E Crown Dr | 3 bed / 2.5 ba | 1999 | 2,224 | $610,000 | Jun 26, 2025 | $500/mo |
| 2883 E Crown Dr #7 | 3 bed / 2.5 ba | 1998 | 2,884 | $619,000 | May 7, 2025 | $500/mo |
| 2973 E Crown Dr | 3 bed / 3.0 ba | 1998 | 2,422 | $535,500 | Nov 20, 2024 | $350/mo |
| 2882 E Crown Dr | 3 bed / 3.0 ba | 1999 | 2,320 | $580,000 | Aug 23, 2024 | $370/mo |
| 2632 W Crown Dr | 3 bed / 3.0 ba | 2014 | 2,309 | $650,000 | Dec 1, 2023 | $1,200/yr |
| 2870 E Crown Dr #9 | 3 bed / 3.0 ba | 1998 | 2,700 | $510,000 | Nov 2, 2023 | $350/mo |
Buying here: what to check
The Crown draws buyers who want a larger condo near the west side of Traverse City. These are the things we check before an offer.
Which association
Get the documents for the association the unit is actually in. The rules, dues and budgets differ.
Roofs and reserves
Roofs are a major cost for these associations. Ask for the current budget, balance sheet and reserve balance, what roof work is done and what is left, and whether any assessment is planned.
Renting it out
Crown Ridge and the Villas require leases of at least six months, so plan on no short-term rentals. The board can waive or vary these restrictions, so a past exception doesn’t mean you’ll get one.
Pets and tenants
Tenants can’t have pets under the Crown Ridge or Villas bylaws.
The Crown questions
How many associations are in The Crown?
Three: Crown Commons (a site condominium), Crown Ridge (duplex condominiums) and Crown Courtyard Villas (16 units). They share roads and common areas.
Can you rent a condo at The Crown short term?
Not at Crown Ridge or Crown Courtyard Villas without a board exception. Both require leases of at least six months, including units on rental management. We did not review Crown Commons documents.
What are the HOA dues at The Crown?
It depends on the association. Most MLS listings at The Crown since 2023 showed $350 to $500 a month; two gave annual figures of $600 and $1,200, which may be Crown Commons homes.
What do condos at The Crown sell for?
There were 11 sales between November 2023 and October 17, 2026, from $510,000 to $650,000, with a median of $555,000. Every one was a three-bedroom.
Are pets allowed at The Crown?
Crown Ridge and Crown Courtyard Villas allow up to two household pets with the association’s consent, and tenants may not have pets.
Looking at The Crown?
We have read the Crown Ridge and Crown Courtyard Villas documents and track every sale at The Crown. Tell us what you are looking for and we will confirm which association a unit is in.
Sales, dues and unit details come from Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS records, checked October 17, 2026. Rules come from the Crown Ridge purchaser information booklet and amendments, and the Crown Courtyard Villas bylaws and fact sheet. This page summarizes those documents and is not legal advice; read the full documents and current rules before you buy. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Reviewed by Taylor Brown, Realtor, Real Estate One, Traverse City.