4535 North River Road

Freeland, MI 48623

$649,000
Price
4
Beds
8,368 Sq. Ft.
$78 / Sq. Ft.
8,368
Sq. Ft.
$78
per Sq. Ft.
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A once-in-a-generation Freeland estate brimming with character and heart: over 8,368 sq. ft. of living space on 5.55 magical acres, graced by mature apple and pear trees that whisper the history of the Bintz family—creators of “Bintz Apple Mountain Resort”. The property consists of two separate parcels being sold together: 28-12-3-03-3010-002 (2.17 acres with the residence) and 28-12-3-03-3010-001 (3.38 acres of back yard, creek, fire pit, and 20+ fruit trees). The home is tucked back on a winding...A once-in-a-generation Freeland estate brimming with character and heart: over 8,368 sq. ft. of living space on 5.55 magical acres, graced by mature apple and pear trees that whisper the history of the Bintz family—creators of “Bintz Apple Mountain Resort”. The property consists of two separate parcels being sold together: 28-12-3-03-3010-002 (2.17 acres with the residence) and 28-12-3-03-3010-001 (3.38 acres of back yard, creek, fire pit, and 20+ fruit trees). The home is tucked back on a winding drive, surrounded by trees for peace and privacy. While it backs to the serene 10th fairway and 11th green of Apple Mountain Golf Course, a tall wooden fence ensures complete seclusion from the course and public. Step inside to a dramatic foyer entry leading into a great room lined with floor-to-ceiling windows and Douglas Fir exposed beams that crown soaring wood ceilings and frame sweeping wooded views. Gathering spaces are both impressively large and warmly quaint. The well-appointed kitchen sits between the formal living room and a huge eating area, perfect for entertaining or everyday living. Custom made one- of-a-kind lighting fixtures throughout the house and pool room adds to the artistic flair and unique ambiance throughout. The main floor offers two bedrooms with a full bath, while a grand stairway leads to the expansive primary suite retreat. The main floor library offers a fireplace and built-in bookshelves. A full basement bedroom provides even more living space, and a 3-car garage plus whole-house Generac generator and partial home air conditioning add practicality to the home’s character. The dramatic indoor pool room/wing features rich brick flooring and walls, a shimmering 20’×40’ (11’ deep end, w/diving board) Beattie pool, and its own shower, bath, changing room, and laundry - ideal for year-round enjoyment. Outdoors, mornings begin with soft light through the trees, afternoons glow in dappled shade, and sunsets and evenings sparkle with fireflies in the orchard. Despite its private wooded setting, the property is only minutes from Freeland schools, shopping, Midland and Saginaw conveniences—an ideal balance of retreat and accessibility. The Bintz family’s legacy is woven into this land. From their nearby orchard, John and Joan Bintz (members of the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame) built (1961) what was known as “Bintz’s Bump,” the country’s first man-made ski hill, a beloved landmark that, for decades, drew hundreds of thousands of families together and helped shape the community and snow skiing sport. Today, this estate carries forward that same spirit of family, community, and love for the land.
  1. Listed by Christina Reimer • RE/MAX of Midland
    P: (989)-430-9099 C: (989)-430-9099 Christina@remax-midland-mi.com

Property Details for 4535 North River Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
View
River
View
Yes
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2026 09:57 AM

Property Details for 4535 North River Road

StatusActive
MLS #50187883
Days on Market262
Taxes$8,832 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1950
Lot Size5.55 AC / 241,758 SF
CountySaginaw County
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Building Information for 4535 North River Road

Stories2Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size5.55 AC / 241,758 SF

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Property Information for 4535 North River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Dice
  • Directions: Next to Apple Mountain
  • Latitude: 43.473624
  • Longitude: -84.101646
  • MLS Area Major: Thomas Twp (73025)
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 28123033010000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,832.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Freeland
  • High School: Freeland
  • Middle Or Junior School: Freeland
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Garage Door Opener, Detached
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Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 420.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, On Golf Course
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.55
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 7640.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 728.0
  • Building Area Total: 8368.0
  • Living Area: 8368.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Raw Mls Bathrooms Total: 4.5
  • Raw Mls Documents Change Timestamp: 09-09-2025 07:42:47 PM
  • Raw Mls Documents Count: 1
  • Raw Mls Lot Size: 420 x 618
  • Raw Mls Modification Timestamp: 05-29-2026 09:54:07 AM
  • Raw Mls Photos Change Timestamp: 05-29-2026 09:53:49 AM
  • Raw Mls Photos Count: 80
  • Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Raw Mls Stories Total: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1950
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Indoor, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Finished, Block
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Water Heater: Gas
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 21x18
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 21x19
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 11x16
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18x16
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 6
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 32x26
  • Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Width: 26.0
Room 7
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 25x18
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x14
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 9
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 37x42
  • Room Length: 37.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Width: 42.0
Room 10
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 16x16
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 11
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 11x12
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11x9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.0

Property History for 4535 North River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2026

Price Change

MiRealSource #50187883

$649,000—
Sep 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #50187883

$1,150,000—
Feb 24, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #425945778

$210,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2026

Price Change

MiRealSource #50187883

$649,000
09/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #50187883

$1,150,000
02/24/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #425945778

$210,000

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Public Records for 4535 North River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,930 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,930 SqFtStories1Lot Size94,525 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningB-4CountySAGINAWAPN28-12-3-03-3010-002

Schools near 4535 North River Road

This home is within Freeland Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Freeland Learning Center
Public - PK to 1
Freeland Elementary School
Public - 2 to 6
Freeland Middle School/High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Freeland Learning Center
PublicPK to 1

Freeland Elementary School
Public2 to 6

Freeland Middle School/High School
Public6 to 12

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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More information about 4535 North River Road, Freeland, MI 48623

4535 North River Road is a single family home for sale in Freeland, MI 48623. This property was listed for sale on September 9, 2025 by RE/MAX of Midland, it's currently listed at $649,000. It has been on the market for a total of 262 days and was last sold on February 24, 2010. This listing's school district is Freeland Community School District. Nearby schools include Freeland Learning Center, Freeland Elementary School and Freeland Middle School/High School. 4535 North River Road is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 8,368 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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