Tax Benefits
At Alta Vista, we help people find the comfort of a true home without the long-term financial strain that often comes with traditional housing. Buyers exploring manufactured homes ask important questions about taxes, monthly expenses, and long-term affordability, especially in Traverse City, where housing costs continue to rise.
We provide clear answers so buyers can make confident decisions. Our land-leased community offers a practical, empowering path to homeownership that balances lifestyle, flexibility, and financial clarity.
Experience Modern Living in a Manufactured Home
At Alta Vista, a manufactured home means more than a structure; it means achieving the dream of homeownership within a realistic budget. We partner with trusted manufacturers who design homes with modern layouts, energy-efficient systems, and high-quality finishes.
Homeowners enjoy open kitchens, spacious bedrooms, and smart storage solutions. They personalize their homes with upgraded flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, decks, and garages. Because manufactured housing costs less than many traditional options, buyers invest in features that elevate daily living, without stretching their finances.
Our community enhances that experience. Residents enjoy maintained grounds, shared amenities, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere that fosters connection and convenience.
We Explain How Property Taxes Work
We know taxes can feel confusing, so we explain exactly how they apply in our community.
In Michigan, how and where you place a manufactured home determines its tax treatment. When homeowners permanently affix a manufactured home to privately owned land and register it as real property, the home becomes subject to real estate property taxes, just like a site-built house.
Alta Vista operates under a different structure.
Because homeowners place their homes on leased land and do not permanently affix them to the land as in traditional real estate, the state classifies these homes as personal property rather than real property. That classification changes how residents pay taxes.
What Residents Pay
Real Estate Property Taxes on the Land - We own the land and pay the real estate property taxes for the community. We include those costs in the homesite rent, so residents do not receive a separate real estate tax bill for the land.
Annual Personal Property Taxes - Homeowners pay annual personal property taxes based on the assessed value of their home and certain additions, such as decks, garages, and outbuildings. Because the homes remain personal property rather than permanently affixed real estate, these taxes typically remain lower than traditional real property taxes on comparable site-built homes.
Residents still contribute to property taxes, but they do not manage separate land tax bills. We handle real estate taxes at the community level, which often lowers overall costs compared to owning both the home and the land individually.
We walk every buyer through these details so they understand their responsibilities from the start.
Build Financial Flexibility
Homeownership should support your goals, not limit them. Our land-leased model helps residents:
Avoid the high upfront cost of purchasing land
Maintain predictable monthly housing expenses
Pay personal property taxes instead of direct real estate land taxes
Enjoy community amenities without maintaining private acreage
Many residents use those savings to travel, invest, prepare for retirement, or enjoy greater peace of mind.
Live Well at Alta Vista in Traverse City
People choose Traverse City for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and welcoming community. Alta Vista makes it possible to enjoy that lifestyle while maintaining control over housing costs.
We design and maintain our community to support comfort, connection, and convenience. From the first day, residents feel at home.
Choose Alta Vista with Confidence
Buyers choose Alta Vista because we prioritize:
Clear communication about taxes and ownership
Modern, customizable homes
A simplified property tax structure within a land-leased community
A strong sense of neighborhood connection
We explain every step, from purchase through annual personal property taxes, so that residents can move forward with confidence.
At Alta Vista, we provide a straightforward path to homeownership in Traverse City. If you want a home that fits your lifestyle and supports your financial well-being, we’re ready to help you take the next step.