3980 Benstein Road

Sold 7/13/20
Sold 7/13/20
Welcome to the 3980 Benstein compound! Farmhouse, ranch with 2 apartments, detached garage, canalfront to Commerce Lk, all on 3.68 acres!
The trees are starting to fill in:)
Farmhouse with brick paver walk way and multilevel decks on all 4 sides!
2448 sqft ranch with 2 separate apartments and 1260 sqft basement.
24x22 detached garage
Canal front to Commerce Lake.
Starting to green up in May!
Aerial view of the pool, farmhouse, ranch, detached garage, and canal on property leading to Commerce Lake.
Canal frontage that leads to Commerce Lake.
Aerial view of the pool, farmhouse, ranch and detached garage.
Aerial view of property along Benstein Rd, driveway, basketball court, and the 3 buildings on the property. N Vanstone Dr along south side of property.
Survey of property May 2019
Basketball court in front yard.
Driveway and farmhouse entrance
Enter farmhouse through 11x11 front room
Farmhouse entrance
View of the front yard from the front entrance of the farmhouse
Corian counters, stainless steel appliances in kitchen.
Built in oven in nice size 18x12 kitchen.
Kitchen nook overlooking backyard and canal.
Kitchen with entrance to family room
Family room 19x11 with wrap around deck overlooking pool area and shuffle board court!
View of the pool area and shuffle board from the deck off the family room and dining room.
Family room with doorwall to back side of deck
View from the deck off the family room … view of backyard leading to the canal.
Backyard and canal to Commerce Lake
Multilevel decking around the farmhouse!
Living room with stairway to upper level. 18x11
Living room open to dining room and entrance to enclosed florida room.
Florida room 21x8 overlooking front yard
Dining room 19x11 with doorwall to deck
First floor bathroom
First floor laundry
Upper level with 4 bedrooms and full bath.
Bedroom 1 13x12
bedroom 2 13x11
bedroom 3 11x9
bedroom 4 11x9.
Upper level full bath with water damage to floor.
Upper level full bath
Michigan basement in the farmhouse. Concrete floor.
Michigan basement is dry.
Cellar in Michigan basement.
Ranch with 2 apartments.
Ranch with exterior entrance to 1260 sqft basement.
Back side of ranch
Spring is happening, starting to get green!
Apt 1 side of ranch
Covered front porch to apartment 1
Apt 1 20x17 living room
Apt 1 kitchen and nook 15x10
Apt 1 full bath
Apt 1 bedroom 1 12x8.4
Apt 1 bedroom 2 12x8.4
Apt 1 laundry room and entrance to covered back porch.
Apt 1 covered back porch
Apt 2 front entrance and living room 17x11
Apt 2 kitchen 12x6.5
Apt 2 kitchen open to 9x6 dining area
Apt 2 second entrance and family room 14x11
Apt 2 bedroom 1 13x11
Apt 2 bedroom 2 14x8
Apt 2 full bath with tub
Apt 2 second full bath with shower
Apt 2 work bench room 11x6.5
Apt 2 covered porch overlooking front yard
Decking, patio, and benches in front of apartment 2
Ranch basement
Sold
Last Sold Price
$358,900
4 beds2,162 sqft$166/sqft
3980 Benstein Road, Commerce Township, MI 48382
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.68 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$166/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful setting on 3.68 acre parcel with 2162 sqft 1880 built farmhouse, 2400 sqft ranch with walkout basement, and 2 car detached garage...plus canal front to Commerce Lake! Farmhouse with 4 bdrms, 2 full baths, updated kitchen, 1st flr laundry, windows everywhere to enjoy the natural light & view of beautiful yard! Ranch is 2 apartments with separate entrances (1260 sqft & 1188 sqft) each apt w/2 bdrms, kitchen, living room, own furnace, 1 bath & 1 w/2 baths. Walkout basement under ranch with...Beautiful setting on 3.68 acre parcel with 2162 sqft 1880 built farmhouse, 2400 sqft ranch with walkout basement, and 2 car detached garage...plus canal front to Commerce Lake! Farmhouse with 4 bdrms, 2 full baths, updated kitchen, 1st flr laundry, windows everywhere to enjoy the natural light & view of beautiful yard! Ranch is 2 apartments with separate entrances (1260 sqft & 1188 sqft) each apt w/2 bdrms, kitchen, living room, own furnace, 1 bath & 1 w/2 baths. Walkout basement under ranch with exterior entrance only, used as storage & workshop. Decks,patios,basketball court,shuffleboard court,inground pool (not opened in many years), lots of parking! Price reflects Farmhouse needs septic tank/field & has some water damage on 1st & 2nd flr. Environmental testing completed for mold. Ranch septic operating. One well for both houses, water tested 2019 - good. Sold "AS IS". Please do not walk the property without an appt.
  • Listed by: Lori J Marshick 248.348.3000 lmarshick@mi.rr.com Brokerage DRE #6505355925 • RE/MAX Classic
Listing closed: 07/13/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 2200024780

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Property Information for 3980 Benstein Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,180 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Oakland County
  • Subdivision Name: COMMERCE LAKE HIGHLANDS
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Ranch
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, Canal Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 3.68 AC / 160,300 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: East side of Benstein between Bass Lake Rd & Sleeth Rd. Pull in driveway go straight back to farmhouse
  • Latitude: 42.578998
  • Longitude: -83.503286
  • Township: Oakland COMMERCE TWP
  • Cross Street: N of Bass Lake Rd/E of Benstein
  • MLS Area Major: Commerce Twp (63171)
  • Water Body Name: Commerce
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1716226004
  • Tax Amount Summer: $3,700.45
  • Tax Amount Winter: $1,479.89
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,180.34
  • Tax Assessed Value: $175,760.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T2N, R8E, SEC 16 PART OF NE 1/4 BEG AT PT DIST N 09-14-00 W 31.10 FT FROM NW COR OF LOT 203 OF 'COMMERCE LAKE HIGHLANDS
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Description: 208.03 garbage
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Walled Lake
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage
  • Garage Dimensions: 24x22
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Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 55.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.68
  • Lot Size Area: 3.68
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 146x431x506x504
  • Water Frontage Feet: 55.0
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 146
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 229220.0
  • Living Area: 2162.0
  • Building Area Total: 2792.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2162.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 630.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 1880
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Block, Michigan Basement, Sump Pump
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Remodeled: 1998
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Built In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 5
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 11
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 11
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 8
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 8
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 11
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 8
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No

Property History for 3980 Benstein Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 13, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #673799375

$358,900—
Jul 13, 2020

Sold

Realcomp #2200024780

$358,900—
Jul 13, 2020

Sold

MiRealSource #40043901

$358,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/13/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #673799375

$358,900
07/13/2020

Sold

Realcomp #2200024780

$358,900
07/13/2020

Sold

MiRealSource #40043901

$358,900

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

Public Records for 3980 Benstein Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$9,699 ($808 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,448 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,448 SqFtStories1Lot Size160,214 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningSICountyOAKLANDAPNE -17-16-226-004

Schools near 3980 Benstein Road

This home is within Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Glengary Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Walnut Creek Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Walled Lake Northern High School
Public - 9 to 12
Walled Lake Schools Special Services
Public - 2
Rating
School
Distance
Glengary Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walnut Creek Middle School
Public6 to 8

Walled Lake Northern High School
Public9 to 12

Walled Lake Schools Special Services
Public2

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: 3980 Benstein Road, Commerce Township, MI 48382
$358,900
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2,162
160,300
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