Last Sold Price
2 beds1,560 sqft$50/sqft
5212 Ellison Road, Sterling, MI 48659

Description

Endless Potential in a Peaceful Country Setting! Bring your vision and make this country retreat your own! Nestled on a picturesque 5.1-acre lot, this fixer-upper offers the perfect blend of space, privacy, and potential. The property features a large open lawn, mature trees, and a tranquil pond-ideal for nature lovers or those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle. The ranch-style home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1 half bath. The open-concept living room and kitchen create a great layout for...Endless Potential in a Peaceful Country Setting! Bring your vision and make this country retreat your own! Nestled on a picturesque 5.1-acre lot, this fixer-upper offers the perfect blend of space, privacy, and potential. The property features a large open lawn, mature trees, and a tranquil pond-ideal for nature lovers or those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle. The ranch-style home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1 half bath. The open-concept living room and kitchen create a great layout for modern updates and comfortable living. While the home does need work, the solid layout and beautiful surroundings make it a worthwhile investment for the right buyer. This property is being sold as-is with no warranties. Condition of the mechanicals, well and septic are unknown. Utilities will not be restored prior to sale. . Buyer will assume all risks including non-function well and septic systems. This is a bank owned property and there are no seller disclosures. Offers will be not be reviewed before 4/26/2025. Whether you're dreaming of a hobby farm, weekend getaway, or full-time residence with room to grow, this property offers a rare opportunity to create something truly special.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/30/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Thomas Webb • Century 21 Signature Realty
    P: (989) 492-0650 tom@tomwebb.com

Property Details for 5212 Ellison Road

Status
MLS #
61050172028
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$1,243 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
5.10 AC / 222,155 SF
Subdivision Name
Deep River Township
Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Rural
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Pond
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$77,500

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

89.6%

Sterling, MI

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Location

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Building Information for 5212 Ellison Road

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size5.10 AC / 222,155 SF

Payment Calculator

$498 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$394

Property Taxes

$104

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5212 Ellison Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Corner of M76 and Ellison Road
  • Latitude: 44.026429
  • Longitude: -84.016377
  • Cross Street: Ellison Road / M76
  • MLS Area Major: Deep River Twp (06005)
  • Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 005-1-000-000-580-15/190-01
  • Tax Amount Summer: $392.83
  • Tax Amount Winter: $850.26
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,243.09
  • Tax Assessed Value: $35,364.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T19N R4E SEC 20 PART OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 BEG N 00DEG 05MIN 45SEC W ALNG THE N-S 1/4 LINE 382.66 FT S FROM THE S 1/4 COR OF SD SEC 20 TH CON'T N 00DEG 05'45"W A/L SD N-S 1/4 LINE 49.01 FT TH N89 DEG30'06"E A/L EXISTING FENCE LN 266.54 FT TH S 41DEG11'00"E WESTLY ROW LN OF THE D/M RR 69.62 FT TH N 89DEG 48MIN 16SEC W PARALLEL TO THE S SEC LINE 312.29 FT BACK TO THE POB SPLIT FROM = 005-1-000-000-580-00 (94) ACRES = 0.3 & T19N R4E SEC 20 BEG WHERE THE S. SEC LINE CROSSES THE PENN CENT R.R. R/W, TH W 632, TH N 410.52 FT, E 262 FT, TH SLY ALG PENN CENT R.R. R/W TO POB ACRES = 4.80 SPLIT FROM 005-1-000-001-190-00(98)
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Standish Sterling
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Assigned2Spaces, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Unassigned
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 1166.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.1
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 635x531x287x406
  • Encroachment: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Dead End Street, Decorative Pond, Water View
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 47400.0
  • Living Area: 1560.0
  • Building Area Total: 1560.0
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1560.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: Sheds, Workshop
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Year Built: 1972
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels: One
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Wall Window Units
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Walk In Closets
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 8x11
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 7x8
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 16x8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 11x22
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 17x15
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 7x8
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 16x14
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 5212 Ellison Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #61050172028

$77,500
May 30, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #50172028

$77,500
Apr 29, 2025

Contract Signed

Realcomp #61050172028

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2025

Sold

Realcomp #61050172028

$77,500
05/30/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #50172028

$77,500
04/29/2025

Contract Signed

Realcomp #61050172028

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

Public Records for 5212 Ellison Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,929 ($161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size209,088 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyARENACAPN005-1-000-001-190-01

Schools near 5212 Ellison Road

This home is within Standish-Sterling Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Sterling Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Standish-Sterling Central High School
Public7 to 12

Standish Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5212 Ellison Road, Sterling, MI 48659
$77,500
2
1,560
222,155
63,162
22,651
$35,000
2
1,041
14,810
47,480
3,162
36,590

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