Your up north
home starts here
We're a residential home builder in Traverse City, Michigan, building from the ground up. Visit Fireside, our current community, and see what's available now.
30 years
Building & land development
Move-in ready
Sprinkling & landscaping included
A residential home builder, built on 30 years of experience.
We're a residential home builder working in Traverse City, Michigan. Backed by 30 years of building and land development experience, we focus on one community at a time, building every home with craftsmanship and honesty.
One builder from the first lot walk to the final walkthrough. The same team is on your home from footings to keys, with quality materials, thoughtful design, and finishes made to last for years.
Every home is delivered move-in ready — underground sprinkling and full landscaping are included with the build. Inside, you choose from our available options for kitchen cabinets, tile, fixtures, and paint color, so the finishes fit the way you live.
Fireside
Fireside is our current community, tucked into the pines on the edge of Traverse City. We build homes with quality materials and functional design, on lots you can walk today.
37
Lots in Phase 1
24
Lots in Phase 2
Every homesite, mapped.
Price list
A lineup of floor plans built for Northern Michigan living.
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Available Homes
A realistic look at timelines, from first call to keys.
Lead times fluctuate with the season and the trades, so we work in rough estimates. Most Northworks homes take 8–12 months from contract to move-in.
Build your own
Three decisions stand between you and a contract.
- 01
Pick a lot
Choose a homesite from the Fireside lot map.
- 02
Pick a home model
Match a floor plan to the lot and the way you live.
- 03
Choose finishes
Exterior palette, garage orientation, and interior selections — choose from our available options for kitchen cabinets, tile, fixtures, and paint color.
Move in sooner
Skip the wait with a home that's already finished or well underway.
A move-in ready home
Completed and available now — a finished home can be under contract the same day. Underground sprinkling and landscaping are already included.
A home under construction
In progress with a target completion date, so you can see the build and move in sooner than starting from scratch.
Building with Northworks, explained.
Common questions about timelines, upgrades, pricing, and warranties.
What people are saying about Northworks.
Overheard in Traverse City
Jessica Church37m
We worked with them on building our home in Treesong, and they were great! They had some choices picked out, but they allowed me to go in a different direction and pick my own. I was in constant communication with their designer, and he was really helpful. I would definitely use them as a builder again!
Visit Fireside in person.
Fireside is seven miles from downtown Traverse City, set among the pines on a quiet stretch of land. Walk the lots, see homes under construction, and picture yourself living up north.
8660 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
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Let's talk about your new home.
Tell us about your lot or the home you have in mind. We'll walk you through what it takes — the timeline, the cost, and the path to move-in.