Last Sold Price
2 beds865 sqft$133/sqft
4893 North Benson Road, Fountain, MI 49410

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 !
LISTING CLOSED: 06/22/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Steven Iverson • Brokerage DRE #6505346692 • LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
    P: (231)-907-1200 siver59873@gmail.com

Property Details for 4893 North Benson Road

Status
MLS #
12014400
Days on Market
97
Taxes
$1,637 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.51 AC / 22,000 SF
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Cabin

Location

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Sold By Carini & Associates Realtors

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Building Information for 4893 North Benson Road

Stories1Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,000 SF

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$721 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$585

Property Taxes

$136

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4893 North Benson Road

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

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

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 ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$2,691 ($224 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt816 SqFtLot Size31,248 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955CountyMASONAPN012-551-013-00

Schools near 4893 North Benson Road

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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 4893 North Benson Road, Fountain, MI 49410
$115,000
2
865
22,000
3,592,829
2
1,260
20,232
1
1,327
140,313
$50,000
948
36,802

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