Last Sold Price
4 beds4,300 sqft$106/sqft
1608 River Road, Frankfort, MI 49635

Description

Expansive 4-bedroom, 3-bath family home on 2.5 acres with an attached two-car garage and additional garage/workshop is located just outside of the City of Frankfort and steps off the Betsie River bike path. At 4,300 square feet this home offers plenty of space for a large family or group to spread out with family rooms on three different levels. This beautiful property is a rare find this close to Frankfort with plenty of space to roam and explore mature hardwoods in this countryside setting. Entering...Expansive 4-bedroom, 3-bath family home on 2.5 acres with an attached two-car garage and additional garage/workshop is located just outside of the City of Frankfort and steps off the Betsie River bike path. At 4,300 square feet this home offers plenty of space for a large family or group to spread out with family rooms on three different levels. This beautiful property is a rare find this close to Frankfort with plenty of space to roam and explore mature hardwoods in this countryside setting. Entering into the home you are welcomed with a large foyer space opening up to your main floor living room, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen with access to the back deck. On the lower level you will find a bonus family room with a gas fireplace, 1/2 guest bathroom and laundry. This space flows out to your outdoor entertaining space complete with an in-ground pool, patio and deck overlooking the peaceful backyard setting. On the upper level of the home you will conveniently find three guest bedrooms together that share a remodeled full bathroom and large master bedroom complete with a walk-in closet and private bathroom. The basement has been finished and features yet another family room, bar area and a non-conforming fifth bedroom. Brand new roof on home and garage were added in 2020 along with a new refrigerator. Home has so much to offer and best of all the location puts you within a very short distance to the City of Frankfort, Village of Elberta for restaurants, shops, Lake Michigan, Betsie River, Crystal Lake and everything that makes northern Michigan such a special place to call home. This home is also available on 10 acres for $455,000 MLS #1887922.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/12/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kari King • Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
    P: (231)-651-0923 kariking@c21northland.com

Property Details for 1608 River Road

Status
MLS #
78001206998
Days on Market
569
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1973
Lot Size
2.50 AC / 108,900 SF
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Sold By Century 21 Northland-Frankfort

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Building Information for 1608 River Road

Stories-Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size2.50 AC / 108,900 SF

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$2,766 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,313

Property Taxes

$453

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Property Information for 1608 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Heading south on M-22 from Frankfort just before the bridge to Elberta turn west (Left) onto River Road. Home is located on the north (left) side of the road, follow to real estate sign.
  • Latitude: 44.617399
  • Longitude: -86.208225
  • MLS Area Major: Crystal Lake Twp (10005)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0500149200
  • Tax Legal Description: E 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 SEC 35 T26N R16W 10 A M/L
School Information
  • Elementary School: Frankfort Elementary School
  • High School District: Frankfort Elberta
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: See Survey in Ass Docs
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 142800.0
  • Living Area: 4300.0
  • Building Area Total: 4300.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3900.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 400.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 400.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Second Garage
  • Year Built: 1973
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Tri Level
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Trash Compactor
  • Basement: Block, Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Exhaust Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Window Features: Bay Windows, Egress Windows, Window Treatments
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 17x13
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 15x20
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 9
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10x8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 17x24
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 16x22
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 11
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1608 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2021

Sold

Realcomp #78001206998

$455,000
Aug 12, 2021

Sold

MiRealSource #1206998

$455,000
Jun 14, 2021

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001206998

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2021

Sold

Realcomp #78001206998

$455,000
08/12/2021

Sold

MiRealSource #1206998

$455,000
06/14/2021

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001206998

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

Public Records for 1608 River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,441 ($453 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtStories1Lot Size435,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENZIEAPN05-001-492-00

Schools near 1608 River Road

This home is within Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Frankfort Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Frankfort High School
Public6 to 12

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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