12549 Puffer Road Southwest
Description
50.4 acres of northern michigan paradise! Escape to your own private retreat with this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 2007, perfectly situated on 50.4 picturesque acres just outside of Fife Lake and only 30 minutes from Traverse City. This exceptional property combines peaceful country living with endless opportunities for recreation, hobby farming, and outdoor adventure. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting home featuring a spacious floor plan, a bright sun porch, a relaxing...50.4 acres of northern michigan paradise! Escape to your own private retreat with this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 2007, perfectly situated on 50.4 picturesque acres just outside of Fife Lake and only 30 minutes from Traverse City. This exceptional property combines peaceful country living with endless opportunities for recreation, hobby farming, and outdoor adventure. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting home featuring a spacious floor plan, a bright sun porch, a relaxing screened-in porch, and a full basement offering abundant storage or additional finished living space. One of the home's most charming features is the authentic old-fashioned wood cook stove located in the sun porch-a perfect place to bake fresh homemade bread, prepare hearty country meals, or simply enjoy the warmth and nostalgic character it brings to the home. Step outside and experience a property that has been lovingly developed over the years. Beautiful perennial gardens, wild berries, fenced vegetable garden, and your own established vineyard complete with a charming sitting arbor, and a thriving orchard featuring a variety of fruit trees, allowing you to enjoy fresh harvests throughout the growing season. Whether you're picking grapes, relaxing beneath the arbor with your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine, or tending the gardens, you'll appreciate the peaceful lifestyle this property provides. The impressive 40' x 30' pole barn with an additional 40' x 12' open lean-to offers exceptional space for tractors, equipment, recreational vehicles, boats, ATVs, or all the tools needed for country living. The current owners have enjoyed raising rabbits, chickens, and other farm animals, making this an ideal property for hobby farming or those seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle. For outdoor enthusiasts, this property is truly exceptional. Tucked back in the woods is a well-built hunting blind overlooking established food plots that attract abundant deer.
- Listed by Tamara McLeod Helsel • City2Shore Real Estate Northern MichiganP: (231)-920-6422 tamara@city2shore.com
Property Details for 12549 Puffer Road Southwest
Architectural Style
Morethan2Stories
WaterfrontNo
Zoning DescriptionResidential
LISTING UPDATED: 07/09/2026 08:36 PM
Property Details for 12549 Puffer Road Southwest
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 78080070880 |
| Days on Market | 2 |
| Taxes | $1,676 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Lot Size | 50.40 AC / 2,195,424 SF |
| County | Kalkaska County |
Location
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Building Information for 12549 Puffer Road Southwest
Stories-Year Built2007Building Size-Lot Size50.40 AC / 2,195,424 SF
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$2,382 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,242
Property Taxes
$140
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 12549 Puffer Road Southwest
Summary
Location and General Information
- Carrier Route: R003
- Directions: From Fife Lake, take Coster Rd. SW 2.6 miles to Lund Rd. turn left and go 4 miles to Puffer Rd. SW, turn right on to Puffer Rd. SW and go .5 mile to property on left side of road (Dream Acres Lane).
- Latitude: 44.530937
- Longitude: -85.207908
- MLS Area Major: Garfield Twp (40007)
Taxes and HOA
- Parcel Number: 00703000801
- Tax Amount Summer: $816.36
- Tax Amount Winter: $859.99
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,676.35
- Tax Assessed Value: $71,557.00
- Tax Legal Description: THE N 1/2 OF SW FRL 1/4 SEC 30 T25N-R7W EXC: A PARCEL BEG W 1/4 COR OF SEC 30 TH S 175 FT TH E 350 FT TH S 175 FT TH E 448 FT TH N TO E-W 1/4 LI TH W TO POB ALSO EXC: P/O THE N 1/2 OF SW FRL 1/4 SEC 30 T25N-R7W DESC AS BEG AT SAID SW COR TH N ALG THE W SE
School Information
- High School District: Forest Area
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: No
- Parking Features: Two Car Garage
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://montage-media.aryeo.com/sites/12549-puffer-rd-sw-fife-lake-mi-49633-26357674/branded
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://montage-media.aryeo.com/sites/emomdwpb/unbranded
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 50.4
- Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
- Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded
Property and Assessments
- State Equalized Value: 161800.0
- Living Area: 1472.0
- Building Area Total: 2179.0
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1472.0
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Total Area: 707.0
- Class Name: Residential
- Other Structures: Pole Barn, Sheds
- Year Built: 2007
Building Features
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Details: Basement
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
- Basement: Daylight, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
- Has Basement: Yes
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Exhaust Fan, Window Units
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Other Heating Source, Wood
- Has Heating: Yes
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1
- Rooms Total: 7
- Water Heater Fuel: Electric
- Window Features: Egress Windows, Skylights, Window Treatments
Exterior Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Description: Carpet
- Room Dimensions: 13x10
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Flooring: Carpet
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 2
- Room Description: Carpet
- Room Dimensions: 13x12
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Flooring: Carpet
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
- Room Description: Vinyl
- Room Dimensions: 12x8
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Flooring: Carpet
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
- Room Description: Carpet
- Room Dimensions: 13x12
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Flooring: Vinyl
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5
- Room Description: Carpet
- Room Dimensions: 24x14
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 14x8
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
- Room Description: Concrete
- Room Dimensions: 9x6
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Flooring: Vinyl
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Laundry
Room 8
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Flooring: Concrete
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Flooring: Carpet
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
- Public GLR Website: Yes
Property History for 12549 Puffer Road Southwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #78080070880 | $449,900 | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Listed (Active) MiRealSource #80070880 | $449,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #78080070880 | $449,900 |
| 07/08/2026 | Listed (Active) MiRealSource #80070880 | $449,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 12549 Puffer Road Southwest
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,676 ($140 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKALKASKAAPN007-030-008-01
Schools near 12549 Puffer Road Southwest
This home is within Forest Area Community Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 4 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 3 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Forest Area Middle School Public4 to 8 | ||
Forest Area High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Fife Lake Elementary School PublicPK to 3 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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