5000 South River Road

Closed 9/22/16Virtual Tour
Closed 9/22/16Virtual Tour
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Last Sold Price
$252,500
4 beds2,400 sqft

5000 South River Road, Kalkaska, MI 49646

Single FamilyProperty Type
10 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$105/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Classic river home loaded with charm and character in exceptional condition. Over 600 feet of prime Boardman River frontage, 10 acres of woods and only a couple miles from town on good roads. The large covered porch overlooks the fields, woods and river. Much of this home has been updated, including metal roof, heat system, windows and kitchen. The outbuildings include a gazebo and two garages for all the toys and tools, in addition to the attached garage. This private oasis is only a couple miles...Classic river home loaded with charm and character in exceptional condition. Over 600 feet of prime Boardman River frontage, 10 acres of woods and only a couple miles from town on good roads. The large covered porch overlooks the fields, woods and river. Much of this home has been updated, including metal roof, heat system, windows and kitchen. The outbuildings include a gazebo and two garages for all the toys and tools, in addition to the attached garage. This private oasis is only a couple miles down a county maintained gravel road for easy access to town, yet offering all the privacy and recreational opportunities you could ever want, including direct access to 1000's of acres of state land. Paddling, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, biking and dirt bikes right out your back door.
  • Listed by: Ken C Weaver 231.357.0821 ken@traversenorth.com • Traverse North Realty
Listing closed: 09/22/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 78001157842
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$299,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Kalkaska, MI

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Property Information for 5000 South River Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Kalkaska County
  • Subdivision Name: Boardman River
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • View: Water
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Dock Facilities, River Front, Waterfront, Sandy Bottom
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 10.00 AC / 435,600 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: R007
  • Directions: Real easy to find, only 3 miles down a very good gravel road. From Traverse City, go almost to Kalkaska, take a right on W Kalkaska Road, Right on Island Lake Road, left on River Road, go 3 miles, home on left. From Kalkaska, take 1st to Island Lk.
  • Latitude: 44.715809
  • Longitude: -85.273175
  • MLS Area Major: Kalkaska Twp (40008)
  • Water Body Name: Boardman River
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 00812800320
  • Tax Legal Description: See associated docs
School Information
  • High School District: Kalkaska
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Four Car Garage, Attached, Garage
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Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 617
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Water Frontage Feet: 617.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Farm, Water View, Wooded
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 109500.0
  • Living Area: 2400.0
  • Building Area Total: 2880.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1920.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 480.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 960.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Barns, Second Garage
  • Year Built: 1978
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Wood
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Range
  • Basement: Block, Partially Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Pantry
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 23x16
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 19x11
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 7
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen

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Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 5000 South River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1131380212

$252,500—
Sep 22, 2016

Sold

Realcomp #78001157842

$252,500—
Sep 22, 2016

Sold

MiRealSource #1157842

$252,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1131380212

$252,500
09/22/2016

Sold

Realcomp #78001157842

$252,500
09/22/2016

Sold

MiRealSource #1157842

$252,500

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

Public records

5000 South River Road

Beds

0

Style

Single Family Residence

County

KALKASKA

APN

008-128-003-20

Schools near 5000 South River Road

This home is within Kalkaska Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Birch Street Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rapid City Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Kalkaska Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Kalkaska High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Birch Street Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Rapid City Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kalkaska Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kalkaska High School
Public9 to 12

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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5000 South River Road, Kalkaska, MI 49646
$252,500
4
2,400
435,600
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$100,950
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1,080
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5106 North Crofton Road, South Boardman, MI 49680
$250,000
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579,783
5174 North Crofton Road, South Boardman, MI 49680
$30,000
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5106 North Crofton Road Southwest, South Boardman, MI 49680
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5263 South River Road, Kalkaska, MI 49646
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