3980 Deer Ridge Trail

Closed 9/25/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$875,000

5 beds3 baths2,987 sqft

3980 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617

Single FamilyProperty Type

2.14 acresLot Size

1997Year Built

$293/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

One-of-a-kind opportunity and setting on all-sports Long Lake in Benzie County. 180 feet private frontage with dock and spectacular lake views, including of Sleeping Bear Dunes, accompany this furnished lakefront home on 2 acres. Close to the National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan and equidistant to Beulah-Benzonia and Frankfort. Relax on the large, lake-facing deck. Entertain in the Great Room with view windows, wood burning fireplace and attractive wood flooring. Open kitchen design for the cook...One-of-a-kind opportunity and setting on all-sports Long Lake in Benzie County. 180 feet private frontage with dock and spectacular lake views, including of Sleeping Bear Dunes, accompany this furnished lakefront home on 2 acres. Close to the National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan and equidistant to Beulah-Benzonia and Frankfort. Relax on the large, lake-facing deck. Entertain in the Great Room with view windows, wood burning fireplace and attractive wood flooring. Open kitchen design for the cook features a gas stove, maple cabinetry and nice-sized island with seating for onlookers, plus there is a separate dining area for sit-down meals. Main floor primary suite includes a custom shower, walk-in closet and lake views. Upstairs features 4 large bedrooms-3 with lake views-a full bath and plentiful closet space. Check out the convenient main floor laundry room. A mudroom off the 2-car attached garage for outerwear and gear keeps floors looking their best. Future living space and storage are found in the full unfinished basement. Outside is a beautifully sloping grassy yard for playtime and a seasonal outdoor shower. A stairway with landings leads to the lakefront where you can swim in sandy bottom waters, fish, sail, kayak, paddle board, launch your pontoon or spend time with the lake toys. Long Lake is Benzie Countys best kept secret and is home to nesting loons and eagles for hours of delightful birdwatching. This home is next to 154 acres of conservancy land, guaranteeing privacy forever. Adjacent lot with 134 Ft of lakefront is available for $200,000.

Listed by: Christine D Stapleton 231.499.2698 christine@cdstapleton.com • Stapleton Realty

Listing closed: 09/25/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 78080007696

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Median sold price

$1,335,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

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Bathrooms: 2,682
Square Feet: 0.74
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Property Information for 3980 Deer Ridge Trail

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Benzie County
Subdivision Name: LONG LAKE HEIGHTS
Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, Dock Facilities, Water Access Rights, Waterfront, Sandy Bottom
Waterfront: No
Zoning Description: Residential

Building Information

Year Built: 1997
Lot Size: 2.14 AC / 93,218 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Latitude: 44.689424
Longitude: -86.159951

MLS Area Major: Area93011Lake Twp
Water Body Name: Long Lake

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 101026000800
Tax Legal Description: Lot 8 Long Lake Heights

School Information

High School District: Benzie County Central

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Attached Garage: Yes

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Garage Dimensions: 24x24

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Property

Lot Information

Frontage Length: 180
Lot Size Acres: 2.14

Lot Size Dimensions: 155x514
Water Frontage Feet: 180.0
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Lot Features: Water View, Sloped

Property and Assessments

State Equalized Value: 286400.0
Living Area: 2987.0

Above Grade Finished Area: 2987.0
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Total Area: 1460.0
Class Name: Residential
Year Built: 1997

Building Features

Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Foundation Details: Basement

Levels: Two

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer

Basement: Full
Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedrooms Total: 5
Has Cooling: No
Fireplace: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closets
Rooms Total: 9

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Room Information

Room 1

Room Length: 14.0
Room Width: 13.0

Room Flooring: Carpet
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Bedroom1

Room 2

Room Length: 21.0
Room Width: 14.0

Room Flooring: Carpet
Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Bedroom2

Room 3

Room Length: 15.0
Room Width: 11.0

Room Flooring: Carpet
Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Bedroom3

Room 4

Room Length: 24.0
Room Width: 16.0

Room Flooring: Carpet
Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Bedroom4

Room 5

Room Flooring: Wood
Room Level: Main

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 6

Room Type: Great Room

Room 7

Room Length: 24.0
Room Width: 13.0

Room Flooring: Wood
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 8

Room Length: 8.0
Room Width: 6.0

Room Flooring: Vinyl
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Laundry

Room 9

Room Length: 17.0
Room Width: 16.0

Room Flooring: Wood
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room

Room 10

Room Type: Bath Full

Room 11

Room Type: Bath Full

Room 12

Room Type: Bath Lav

Agent

Sale and Listings

Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 3980 Deer Ridge Trail

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 25, 2023	Sold Realcomp #78080007696	$875,000	—
Sep 1, 2023	Contract Signed Realcomp #78080007696		—
Jun 14, 2023	Listed (Active) Realcomp #78080007696	$949,900	—
Oct 19, 2015	Sold Realcomp #78001151184	$575,000	—
Oct 19, 2015	Sold MiRealSource #1151184	$575,000	—
Sep 4, 2015	Contract Signed Realcomp #78001151184		—
Sep 3, 2015	Contract Signed MiRealSource #1151184		—
May 31, 2015	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #1151184	$685,000	—
May 31, 2015	Listed (Active) Realcomp #78001151184	$685,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/25/2023	Sold Realcomp #78080007696	$875,000
09/01/2023	Contract Signed Realcomp #78080007696	—
06/14/2023	Listed (Active) Realcomp #78080007696	$949,900
10/19/2015	Sold Realcomp #78001151184	$575,000
10/19/2015	Sold MiRealSource #1151184	$575,000
09/04/2015	Contract Signed Realcomp #78001151184	—
09/03/2015	Contract Signed MiRealSource #1151184	—
05/31/2015	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #1151184	$685,000
05/31/2015	Listed (Active) Realcomp #78001151184	$685,000

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

Public Records for 3980 Deer Ridge Trail

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$18,628 ($1,552 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,281 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,281 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,488 SqFtLot Size93,218 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997Year Renovated1997CountyBENZIEAPN10-260-008-00

Schools near 3980 Deer Ridge Trail

This home is within Benzie County Central Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Homestead Hills Elementary School	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	5.6 mi
5/10	Benzie Central Middle School	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	7.1 mi
6/10	Benzie Central Sr. High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	7.1 mi
5/10	Benzie Academy	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	7.6 mi
7/10	Lake Ann Elementary School	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	15.2 mi
3/10	Betsie Valley School	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	17.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Homestead Hills Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Choice school	5.6 mi
5/10	Benzie Central Middle School Public6 to 8 Choice school	7.1 mi
6/10	Benzie Central Sr. High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	7.1 mi
5/10	Benzie Academy Public6 to 12 Choice school	7.6 mi
7/10	Lake Ann Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Choice school	15.2 mi
3/10	Betsie Valley School PublicPK to 5 Choice school	17.3 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 3980 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617	$875,000	5	3	2,987	93,218
3980 Deer Ridge Trail, Unit LOT: 8, Beulah, MI 49617	$875,000	5	3	2,987	93,218
3958 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617	–	–	–	–	68,041
3988 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617	$215,000	–	–	–	65,340
3988 Deer Ridge Trail, Unit LOT: 9, Beulah, MI 49617	$125,000	–	–	–	69,696
3894 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617	–	3	2	2,415	78,321
3858 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617	–	–	2	2,022	75,717
3984 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617	$815,000	3	3	2,415	77,972
3880 Congdon Road, Honor, MI 49640	–	3	1	790	84,942
3836 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617	–	–	2	1,599	57,147
3787 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617	$16,500	–	–	–	52,272
3787 Deer Ridge Trail, Unit LOT: 5, Beulah, MI 49617	$16,500	–	–	–	52,272
3810 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617	–	–	3	2,100	60,736
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3770 Deer Ridge Trail, Beulah, MI 49617	$485,000	3	3	3,507	104,544

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