Last Sold Price
4 beds1,600 sqft$175/sqft
5498 Kast Road, Benzonia, MI 49616

Description

BETSIE RIVER, CRYSTAL MTN, STATE LAND - This adorable home is in the perfect location for up north fun! Enjoy as a year-round home or as a summer & winter cottage. Possible AirBnB? Walking distance to the pristine Betsie River as well as hundreds of acres of state land. Betsie River is home to native trout & the annual salmon & steelhead run. Crystal Mountain Ski & Golf Resort is just 5 mins away. They will soon have an alpine slide. Crystal Lk & the quaint town of Beulah is 10 mins away. Lake Michigan...BETSIE RIVER, CRYSTAL MTN, STATE LAND - This adorable home is in the perfect location for up north fun! Enjoy as a year-round home or as a summer & winter cottage. Possible AirBnB? Walking distance to the pristine Betsie River as well as hundreds of acres of state land. Betsie River is home to native trout & the annual salmon & steelhead run. Crystal Mountain Ski & Golf Resort is just 5 mins away. They will soon have an alpine slide. Crystal Lk & the quaint town of Beulah is 10 mins away. Lake Michigan & the adorable town of Frankfort is 15 mins away. The home has so much new & is move-in ready to enjoy! NEW: Kitchen, stainless kitchen appliances, main floor laundry, pantry, windows, light fixtures, vinyl siding, porches, furnace, water heater, flooring & paint throughout as well as well as a fully updated bath. Wowzers! The home also has a full basement that is just full of potential! Make it a rec area or add more living space. Plenty of storage. Don't miss out. Seller is a licensed Realtor in the State of Michigan.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/27/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jennifer L Skarda • 616 Realty LLC
    P: (616)-446-7478 C: (616)-446-7478 jenskarda@yahoo.com

Property Details for 5498 Kast Road

Status
MLS #
24025917
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$933 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1975
Lot Size
4.00 AC / 174,240 SF
Zoning
Res?
ZoningDescription
Res?
Waterfront Features
River
Architectural Style
Ranch

Location

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Building Information for 5498 Kast Road

Stories1Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size4.00 AC / 174,240 SF

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$1,501 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,423

Property Taxes

$78

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5498 Kast Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Near Cadillac Hwy & Arner Rd
  • Municipality: Joyfield Twp
  • Directions: Heading south from Benzonia turn right onto Arner Rd. Turn left onto Kast Road. The home is on the corner in one mile.
  • Area - Major: Traverse City - T
  • Street #: 5498
  • Street Name: Kast
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Benzonia
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49616
  • County: Benzie
  • Latitude: 44.551823
  • Longitude: -86.065729
  • Area - Minor: Traverse City - T
  • Water Type: River
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 22459.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 10-09-024-008-00
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 79600
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Adj to Public Land
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: See pic attached to listing
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1600.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1600.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 4.0
  • Lot Square Footage: 174240.0
  • Lot Size Area: 4.0
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: COM NE COR OF SEC N 89 DEG 58' 48'' W 1310.03 FT S 0 DEG 28' 49'' E 2154.50 FT TO POB TH S 0 DEG 28' 49'' E 504.48 FT TO C/L KING RD S 89 DEG 53' 48'' W 656.17 FT N 0 DEG 27' 18'' W 250 FT N 89 DEG 53' 48'' E 396 FT N 0 DEG 27' 18'' W 255.03 FT S 89 DEG 59'' E 259.96 FT TO POB SEC 24 T25N R15W 5.28 A M/L PARCEL ''A'' SRVY ACREAGE CORRECTION (10.33 A TO 10.29 A) P.A. 5498 KAST ROAD SPLIT TO -024-0
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Videos Change Timestamp: 12-31-1969 07:00:00 PM
  • Video Groups: 1
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: Public Access 1 Mile or Less
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Substructure: Full
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Interior Features: Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Eating Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1600
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1600.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, MSHDA, Rural Development, VA Loan

Property History for 5498 Kast Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70408370

$280,000
Jun 27, 2024

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #24025917

$280,000
Jun 27, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #65024025917

$280,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70408370

$280,000
06/27/2024

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #24025917

$280,000
06/27/2024

Sold

Realcomp #65024025917

$280,000

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

Public Records for 5498 Kast Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,908 ($159 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,656 SqFtLot Size229,997 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1956CountyBENZIEAPN09-024-008-00

Schools near 5498 Kast Road

This home is within Benzie County Central Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Homestead Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Benzie Academy
Public6 to 12

Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public9 to 12

Benzie Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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