1696 Nichols Road

Beulah, MI 49617

$760,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,763 Sq. Ft.
$431 / Sq. Ft.
1,763
Sq. Ft.
$431
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 4/11/25
Sold 4/11/25
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Description

Your dream retreat awaits! This timeless luxury cottage, perfectly situated across the road from stunning Crystal Lake, blends rustic elegance with modern comforts—a true Up-North gem ready to create lifelong memories. Step inside and be transported into the charm of a classic log cabin interior, where every detail radiates warmth and character. The home boasts a beautifully restored fieldstone gas fireplace, rich wood walls, and meticulously maintained hardwood floors, all enhanced by abundant natural...Your dream retreat awaits! This timeless luxury cottage, perfectly situated across the road from stunning Crystal Lake, blends rustic elegance with modern comforts—a true Up-North gem ready to create lifelong memories. Step inside and be transported into the charm of a classic log cabin interior, where every detail radiates warmth and character. The home boasts a beautifully restored fieldstone gas fireplace, rich wood walls, and meticulously maintained hardwood floors, all enhanced by abundant natural light streaming through windows and skylights. The spacious glassed-in sun porch is the perfect place to start your day with coffee or unwind at sunset, offering serene views of the professionally landscaped gardens with Crystal Lake as your backdrop. A professionally designed irrigation sy
  1. Listed by Jon M Zickert • Real Estate One Beulah
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Property Details for 1696 Nichols Road

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Architectural Style
Cabin
LISTING CLOSED: 04/11/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1696 Nichols Road

StatusSold
MLS #24063382
Days on Market66
Taxes$13,488 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,860 SF
CountyBenzie County
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Building Information for 1696 Nichols Road

Stories2Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,860 SF

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Property Information for 1696 Nichols Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Crystal Drive
  • Municipality: Benzonia Twp
  • Body of Water: Jordan River
  • Directions: Heading north from Beulah on US-31, left on Crystal Drive , west about 2 miles to Nichols Road. Right on Nichols, first house on the lef
  • Area - Major: Traverse City - T
  • Street #: 1696
  • Street Name: Nichols
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Beulah
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49617
  • County: Benzie
  • Latitude: 44.657318
  • Longitude: -86.115181
  • Area - Minor: Traverse City - T
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 317800.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 10-02-015-046-00
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 317800
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Concrete
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: 190x80x184x115
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1763.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1763.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Square Footage: 17860.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.41
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: 02-015-046-00 BEG 591.36 FT S 80 DEG 30' E & 493 FT S 62 DEG E OF SW COR OF G.L. 1 N 28 DEG E 100 FT S 62 DEG E 115.2 FT TO NICHOLS RD S 38 DEG 31' W ON RD 192.1 FT N 58 DEG 44' W ALG N SHORE RD 80.3 FT N 28 DEG TO BEG SEC 15 T26N R15W P.A. 1696 NICHOLS R
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: Public Access 1 Mile or Less, View
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Substructure: Crawl Space
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Landscape: Garden Area, Shrubs/Hedges, Underground Sprinkler
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Landscape : Underground Sprinkler: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Room Types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 3
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1653
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 17.2
  • Room Width: 14.2
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.7
  • Room Width: 6.1
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.11
  • Room Width: 10.5
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Width: 12.11
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 9.8
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 3.5
  • Room Width: 3.5
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1696 Nichols Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 11, 2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #24063382

$760,000—
Apr 11, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #78080053083

$760,000—
Apr 11, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #67024063382

$760,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/11/2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #24063382

$760,000
04/11/2025

Sold

Realcomp #78080053083

$760,000
04/11/2025

Sold

Realcomp #67024063382

$760,000

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

Public Records for 1696 Nichols Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$14,646 ($1,221 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size17,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENZIEAPN02-015-046-00

Schools near 1696 Nichols Road

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

Benzie Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public9 to 12

Benzie Academy
Public6 to 12

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