5540 Ridge Road

Closed 1/8/16

Sold

Last Sold Price

$218,500

3 beds2 baths1,692 sqft

5540 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721

Single FamilyProperty Type

$129/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Perfect place to call home or for seasonal use! This immaculately maintained house sits on 100 feet of sandy beach on Lake Huron. Many updates, including a brand new high-efficiency water heater, new kitchen appliances, washer & dryer, & furnace. New windows installed approx 8 years ago. House has central air conditioning for the warmest of days. Heated, insulated crawlspace. Attached 2-car garage with extra storage area behind that could also be used as a summer family room. Deck off front of the...Perfect place to call home or for seasonal use! This immaculately maintained house sits on 100 feet of sandy beach on Lake Huron. Many updates, including a brand new high-efficiency water heater, new kitchen appliances, washer & dryer, & furnace. New windows installed approx 8 years ago. House has central air conditioning for the warmest of days. Heated, insulated crawlspace. Attached 2-car garage with extra storage area behind that could also be used as a summer family room. Deck off front of the house for outdoor sitting. All on a paved, county-maintained road. Short distance to boat launch.

Listing closed: 01/08/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 300258

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$226,400

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

1/36

$232,000

Sold 10/31/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,520
Square Feet: 4.96
Acres

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1/40

$195,000

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2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,283
Square Feet: 1.2
Acres

5055 Cheryl Lynn Lane, Black River, MI 48721

1/57

$125,000

Sold 11/03/25

4
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,750
Square Feet: 2.28
Acres

4880 East Black River Road, Black River, MI 48721

1/2

$220,800

Sold 02/03/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,387
Square Feet: 20.71
Acres

29777 Nys Route, Black River, NY 13612

1/2

$220,800

Sold 02/03/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,387
Square Feet: 20.71
Acres

29777 Nys Route, Black River, NY 13612

1/67

$510,000

Sold 07/31/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,688
Square Feet: 1.65
Acres

5746 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721

1/34

$499,000

Sold 11/20/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,232
Square Feet: 34
Acres

5262 North Lake Shore Drive, Black River, MI 48721

1/19

$175,000

Sold 02/10/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,300
Square Feet: 0.75
Acres

3507 Debra Lane, Black River, MI 48721

1/2

$274,000

Sold 05/07/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,680
Square Feet: 1
Acres

31383 County Route 143, Black River, NY 13612

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 5540 Ridge Road

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Alcona County
Subdivision Name: ARBU SHORES SUB
Has Waterfront: Yes

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: US-23 South to Black River Rd. Then Right on Lakeshore Drive and Left onto Ridge Rd.
Latitude: 44.826936

Longitude: -83.301416
Township: Alcona
Water Body Name: Lake Huron

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 013-115-000-003-00
Tax Block: Sec 13

School Information

High School District: Alcona

Parking

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Paved, Attached, Heated Garage

Property

Lot Information

Frontage Type: Lakefront
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 259 x 100 x 268

Road Surface Type: Paved

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1692.0
Building Area Source: Other

Building Area Total: 1692.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential

Building Features

Other Structures: Workshop

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven, Range
Basement: Crawl Space

Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 3
Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Central
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas
Laundry Features: Main Level
Window Features: Blinds

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Dining Room
Dimensions: Combo

Room 2

Type: Laundry

Room 3

Type: Bathroom 1
Description: Full

Dimensions: 5 x 7

Room 4

Type: Bathroom 2
Dimensions: 4.11 x 9.10

Room 5

Type: Living Room
Dimensions: 14.8 x 14.10

Room 6

Type: Kitchen
Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.4

Room 7

Type: Bedroom 3
Dimensions: 18.0 x 14.0

Room 8

Type: Bedroom 2
Dimensions: 10.8 x 11.0

Room 9

Type: Bedroom 1
Dimensions: 10.10 x 10.10

Property History for 5540 Ridge Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 8, 2016	Sold Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #300258	$218,500	—
Dec 6, 2015	Contract Signed Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #300258		—
Nov 24, 2015	Listed (Active) Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #300258	$218,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/08/2016	Sold Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #300258	$218,500
12/06/2015	Contract Signed Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #300258	—
11/24/2015	Listed (Active) Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #300258	$218,500

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

Public Records for 5540 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,860 ($322 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyALCONAAPN013-115-000-003-00

Schools near 5540 Ridge Road

This home is within Alcona Community Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Alcona Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	12.6 mi
6/10	Alcona Community High School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 12	12.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Alcona Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	12.6 mi
6/10	Alcona Community High School Public6 to 12 Serves this home	12.8 mi

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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This home: 5540 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	$218,500	3	2	1,692	–
5530 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	$143,000	2	2	1,232	–
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5896 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	–
5685 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	–
5715 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	–
5520 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	153,331
5844 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	27,878
5505 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	–
5980 North Lake Shore Drive, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	–
5950 North Lake Shore Drive, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	44
5936 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	–
5920 North Lake Shore Drive, Black River, MI 48721	$24,900	3	1	1,497	61,419
5828 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	30,928
5960 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	–
5815 Ridge Road, Black River, MI 48721	–	–	–	–	68,825

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