Last Sold Price
4 beds1,573 sqft$153/sqft
1523 Higgins Road, Benzonia, MI 49616

Description

Adorable, updated 4 BR farm house on 5 wooded acres. This one just oozes charm & character! Very private, yet close to Frankfort and area amenities - lakes, beaches, shopping, restaurants, etc. In addition, 24x32 pole building with oversized door and two other out buildings that would be perfect for additional storage, studio, or ?? Home features include: island kitchen, gas fireplace, large energy efficient windows (tons of light), mud room, full basement, sliders leading to deck - watch the deer...Adorable, updated 4 BR farm house on 5 wooded acres. This one just oozes charm & character! Very private, yet close to Frankfort and area amenities - lakes, beaches, shopping, restaurants, etc. In addition, 24x32 pole building with oversized door and two other out buildings that would be perfect for additional storage, studio, or ?? Home features include: island kitchen, gas fireplace, large energy efficient windows (tons of light), mud room, full basement, sliders leading to deck - watch the deer in the woods!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/30/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kathleen M Neveu • REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
    P: (231)-342-0921 kathy@kathyneveu.com

Property Details for 1523 Higgins Road

Status
MLS #
78001204885
Days on Market
668
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

Listing Courtesy of REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027

Sold By REO-TCFront-233021

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Building Information for 1523 Higgins Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

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$1,378 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,220

Property Taxes

$158

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1523 Higgins Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: US-31 to west on Grace Rd. Turn right (north) on Higgins Rd.
  • Latitude: 44.610595
  • Longitude: -86.133022
  • MLS Area Major: Benzonia Twp (10002)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0203300920
  • Tax Legal Description: W 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 EXC W 225 FT OF S 170 FT THEREOF SEC 33 T26N R15W 4.12 A M/L W 225 FT OF S 170 FT OF W 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 EXC S 40FT OF W 200 FT THEREOFSEC 33 T26N R15W .88 A M/L
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Four Car Garage, Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 330 x 660 approx
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 64556.0
  • Living Area: 1573.0
  • Building Area Total: 2251.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1573.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 678.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Barns, Sheds
  • Year Built: 1920
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Concrete, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Jetted Tub
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Spa: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 16x13
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 13x7
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 16x14
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12x9
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 20x15
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1523 Higgins Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2021

Sold

Realcomp #78001204885

$240,000
Mar 30, 2021

Sold

MiRealSource #1204885

$240,000
Feb 26, 2021

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001204885

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2021

Sold

Realcomp #78001204885

$240,000
03/30/2021

Sold

MiRealSource #1204885

$240,000
02/26/2021

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001204885

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1523 Higgins Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,901 ($158 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,228 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,228 SqFtLot Size179,467 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920CountyBENZIEAPN02-033-009-20

Schools near 1523 Higgins Road

This home is within Benzie County Central Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Homestead Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Benzie Academy
Public6 to 12

Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public9 to 12

Benzie Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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This home: 1523 Higgins Road, Benzonia, MI 49616
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1,573
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443,507
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