Last Sold Price
2 beds672 sqft$260/sqft
1683 Elberta Resort Road, Frankfort, MI 49635

Description

Possible land contract terms available on this special cottage sitting right on the edge of unspoiled Herring Creek. Fish for trout and salmon from your private 141'of frontage! Scenic creek views from living and kitchen windows as well as a large deck. Cute 2-bedroom, 1-bath log cottage in a private location. Near public access and boat ramp to Lower Herring Lake. New Well 2017. Large finished 2-car garage with with work area and unfinished upstairs that has the potential to be made into guest spot...Possible land contract terms available on this special cottage sitting right on the edge of unspoiled Herring Creek. Fish for trout and salmon from your private 141'of frontage! Scenic creek views from living and kitchen windows as well as a large deck. Cute 2-bedroom, 1-bath log cottage in a private location. Near public access and boat ramp to Lower Herring Lake. New Well 2017. Large finished 2-car garage with with work area and unfinished upstairs that has the potential to be made into guest spot or studio. House is unfinished, and has been used as a weekend and vacation cabin for years. Owners had planned to add on upon retirement. Architectural drawings for home expansion available to buyers. Heated by an efficient Vermont Castings wood stove. Make an appointment today!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/25/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Archie B Williams • REMAX Bayshore - Frankfort
    P: (231) 651-0684 burt@burtandjulie.com
  2. Listed by Julie B Williams • REMAX Bayshore - Frankfort
    P: (231) 871-0067 Burtandjulie@gmail.com

Property Details for 1683 Elberta Resort Road

Status
MLS #
78001168437
Days on Market
2154
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1982
Lot Size
0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Subdivision Name
Matzinger Resort
Architectural Style
Cottage
Waterfront Features
Creek, Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential

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Median sold price

$174,900

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

91.2%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of REMAX Bayshore - Frankfort

Sold By REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027

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Building Information for 1683 Elberta Resort Road

Stories-Year Built1982Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,239 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$890

Property Taxes

$349

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1683 Elberta Resort Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Frankfort, M-22 S, turn right on Elberta Resort Road. Property on left.
  • Latitude: 44.570444
  • Longitude: -86.207024
  • MLS Area Major: Blaine Twp (10003)
  • Water Body Name: Herring Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0303000400
  • Tax Legal Description: Lo T 4 & E 20 FT OF LOT 5 MATZINGERS RESORT P.A. 1683 ELBERTA RESORT
School Information
  • High School District: Frankfort Elberta
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
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Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 141
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120x141x100x100
  • Water Frontage Feet: 141.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 79900.0
  • Living Area: 672.0
  • Building Area Total: 672.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 672.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Year Built: 1982
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space, Wood
  • Levels: One
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Range
  • Basement: Block, Exterior Entry
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Heating: Other Heating Source, Wood
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8x10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 8x8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1683 Elberta Resort Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2017

Sold

Realcomp #78001168437

$175,000
Aug 25, 2017

Sold

MiRealSource #1168437

$175,000
Aug 2, 2017

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001168437

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2017

Sold

Realcomp #78001168437

$175,000
08/25/2017

Sold

MiRealSource #1168437

$175,000
08/02/2017

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001168437

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

Public Records for 1683 Elberta Resort Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,191 ($349 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt672 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt672 SqFtLot Size22,935 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981Year Renovated1981CountyBENZIEAPN03-030-004-00

Schools near 1683 Elberta Resort 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

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