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3 beds2,000 sqft

18753 Rapids Road, Thompsonville, MI 49683

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.4 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$270/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Betsie River at it's finest! This gorgeous year round home w/guest house overlooks 330' of riverfront (designated at a Natural River by DNR). Enjoy this well designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath boasting views of the river through-out. Guest house offers 3rd bedroom or riverfront studio? Open living/dining area w/gas fireplace & well-appointed kitchen w/island & ample cabinets. Laundry/mud room w/separate entrance. In 2001, original cabin was gutted, & rebuilt. Septic & drain field in 2017, underground sprinklers....Betsie River at it's finest! This gorgeous year round home w/guest house overlooks 330' of riverfront (designated at a Natural River by DNR). Enjoy this well designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath boasting views of the river through-out. Guest house offers 3rd bedroom or riverfront studio? Open living/dining area w/gas fireplace & well-appointed kitchen w/island & ample cabinets. Laundry/mud room w/separate entrance. In 2001, original cabin was gutted, & rebuilt. Septic & drain field in 2017, underground sprinklers. Guest house is heated (no plumbing yet). Several updates in 2020-2021 include paint, flooring, carpet, siding, washer/dryer, kitchen sink, refrigerator, all new Pella doors & screens, exterior lighting (restoration hardware), new driveway entry fence. New Jacuzzi brand hot tub.
  • Listed by: Nancy F McCallahan 231.729.4243 mccallahansoldit@gmail.com • Realty North, LLC
Listing closed: 10/04/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 21098050
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Median sold price

$499,900

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Thompsonville, MI

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Property Information for 18753 Rapids Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,687 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: residential
  • ZoningDescription: residential
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Architectural Style: Ranch

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 1.40 AC / 60,984 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Timbeline dr and Rapids rd
  • Municipality: Springdale Twp
  • Subdivision: Timberline Shores
  • Body of Water: Betsie River
  • Directions: M-115 to Timberline, turn right on Rapids Rd, home is at end on left.
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 18753
  • Street Name: Rapids
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Thompsonville
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49683
  • County: Manistee
  • Latitude: 44.511022
  • Longitude: -85.962429
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Water Type: River
  • Accessibility Feat: 36 Inch Entrance Door, No Step Entrance
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 149929.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 531358170313
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 160500
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Wooded, Rolling Hills, Cul-De-Sac
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: 120x279x182x330
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2000.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2000.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.4
  • Lot Square Footage: 60984.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.4
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Legal: Lot 13 Timberline Shores
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: Yes
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 330
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
  • Water: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door, Accessible Entrance
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Fencing: Decorative Fence
  • Water Fea Amenities: Dock
  • Street Type: Public, Unpaved
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Crawl Space
  • Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Landscape: Decor Fence
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood
Interior Features
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Hot Tub Spa, LP Tank Owned, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Electric
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Eating Area
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Hot Tub Spa, LP Tank Owned, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 2000
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 2.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 20.8
  • Room Width: 15.5
  • Room Description: windows overlooking Betsie River, carpet 2021
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Description: Dining are off living room and kitchen area also
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Description: Flooring 2021
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Description: sliders to deck & hot tub, carpet 2021
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Description: overlooks river
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: guest house bedroom

Rental

Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 18753 Rapids Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 4, 2021

Sold

MiRealSource #70221167

$539,900—
Oct 4, 2021

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #21098050

$539,900—
Oct 4, 2021

Sold

Realcomp #67021098050

$539,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/04/2021

Sold

MiRealSource #70221167

$539,900
10/04/2021

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #21098050

$539,900
10/04/2021

Sold

Realcomp #67021098050

$539,900

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

Public Records for 18753 Rapids Road

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Tax Record

2025

$6,378 ($532 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Style

Single Family Residence

County

MANISTEE

APN

13-581-703-13

Schools near 18753 Rapids 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
Betsie Valley 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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