4893 North Benson Road

Sold 6/22/12
Sold 6/22/12
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Last Sold Price
$115,000
2 beds865 sqft

4893 North Benson Road, Fountain, MI 49410

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.51 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$133/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Old world charm cabin that has been in the family for 2 decades. This dream cottage has been well maintained over the years, featuring notty pine walls , large living area looking out over Ford lake , the owners have agreed to leave all the furnishings except for a few personal items, a large floating pontoon platform, row boat, and a 50' long dock also included. Build your own family memories on this wonderful all sports lake. Actual lake front living under $130,000. Must See !Old world charm cabin that has been in the family for 2 decades. This dream cottage has been well maintained over the years, featuring notty pine walls , large living area looking out over Ford lake , the owners have agreed to leave all the furnishings except for a few personal items, a large floating pontoon platform, row boat, and a 50' long dock also included. Build your own family memories on this wonderful all sports lake. Actual lake front living under $130,000. Must See !
  • Listed by: Steven Iverson 231.907.1200 siver59873@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6505346692 • LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Listing closed: 06/22/2012 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 12014400
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Avg days on market

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Property Information for 4893 North Benson Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,637 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Mason County
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Architectural Style: Cabin

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.51 AC / 22,000 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Griffin
  • Municipality: Sheridan Twp
  • Body of Water: Ford Lake
  • Directions: US 10 EAST TO US 31 GO N. TO FOUNTAIN ROAD GO EAST THRU FOUNTAIN TO WILLIAM ROAD MAKE LEFT TO GRIFFIN ROAD GO EAST BENSON ROAD FOLLOW BENBON TO COTTAGE ON LAKE.
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 4893
  • Street Direction: N
  • Street Name: Benson
  • City: Fountain
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49410
  • County: Mason
  • Latitude: 44.042308
  • Longitude: -86.11783
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 37814.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 5301255101300
  • SEV: 56700
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x220
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 865.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 865.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Square Footage: 0.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Legal: X83SI-781-12 SPLIT 1994 PHILLIPS'SUBDIVISION AT FORD LAKE THAT PART OF LOT 22 AND ALL OF LOTTS 23&24
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 75
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports
  • Street Type: Unpaved
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Crawl Space
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Heating: Space Heater
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Interior Features: LP Tank Owned
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Wood
  • Heat Type: Space Heater
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook
  • Additional Items: LP Tank Owned
  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 865
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Type: Other

Rental

Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 4893 North Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2012

Sold

Realcomp #67012014400

$115,000—
Jun 22, 2012

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #12014400

$115,000—
Jun 22, 2012

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #12014400

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2012

Sold

Realcomp #67012014400

$115,000
06/22/2012

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #12014400

$115,000
06/22/2012

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #12014400

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

Public Records for 4893 North Benson Road

Taxable Value

Land

$91,900

Additions

-
Total$91,900

Tax Record

2025

$2,772 ($231 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

816 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

816 SqFt

Lot Size

31,248 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1955

Year Renovated

1955

County

MASON

APN

012-551-013-00

Schools near 4893 North Benson Road

This home is within Mason County Eastern Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Mason County Eastern Junior High/High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Mason County Eastern Junior High/High School
Public7 to 12

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