5608 Dair Mill Road

Closed 12/23/20
Closed 12/23/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$379,000
2 beds1,169 sqft

5608 Dair Mill Road, Benzonia, MI 49616

Single FamilyProperty Type
24.39 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$324/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

24+ Acres, 1410' of Betsie River frontage - owning on both sides of the river. Tucked away amongst the towering woods, overlooking the gentle currents, this 2 bedroom home is tastefully done with engineered hardwood floors, custom kitchen and tongue-&-groove vaulted ceilings. The 4-seasons sun-room overlooking the water is where you will take in the natural surroundings of this peaceful retreat. Enough storage and space with 3 outbuildings, including a 20'x28' garage, 31'x17' pole barn and a 24'x32'...24+ Acres, 1410' of Betsie River frontage - owning on both sides of the river. Tucked away amongst the towering woods, overlooking the gentle currents, this 2 bedroom home is tastefully done with engineered hardwood floors, custom kitchen and tongue-&-groove vaulted ceilings. The 4-seasons sun-room overlooking the water is where you will take in the natural surroundings of this peaceful retreat. Enough storage and space with 3 outbuildings, including a 20'x28' garage, 31'x17' pole barn and a 24'x32' pole barn. This retreat is loaded with modern conveniences, about a 5 minute drive to Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville airport and a easy, scenic drive to either Honor, Traverse City or Cadillac. You will not be disappointed on the level of finishes of the house, proximity to the river, array of trails, fruit trees and abundance of wildlife of this serene paradise. Trout and Salmon fishing, whitetail or turkey or simply a place to escape to connect with nature.
  • Listed by: Christian R Nelson 231.534.4512 christian@remaxelkrapids.com • REMAX Of Elk Rapids
Listing closed: 12/23/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 78001196837
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Median sold price

$260,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 5608 Dair Mill Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Benzie County
  • Subdivision Name: metes and bounds
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 24.39 AC / 1,062,428 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: M-37 South of Chum's Corners to West on Hamlin Rd, which becomes Youker Rd. Turn South on Karlin Rd. then West on Nessen Rd. (also Karlin Rd). West on Lindy Rd. Turn right on Cadillac Hwy (M-115) to Dair Mill Rd
  • Latitude: 44.548487
  • Longitude: -86.051637
  • MLS Area Major: Weldon Twp (10012)
  • Water Body Name: Betsie River
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 12-019-028-00+
  • Tax Legal Description: See attached multiple legals.
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Garage

Property

Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 1410
  • Lot Size Acres: 24.39
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Water Frontage Feet: 1410.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 95900.0
  • Living Area: 1169.0
  • Building Area Total: 1169.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1169.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Year Built: 1973
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space, Wood
  • Levels: One
  • Stories Total: 1
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Windows
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Block
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Propane, Wall Furnace
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 15x11
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 3
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 11x9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 13x9
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13x6
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 11x9
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry

Agent

Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 5608 Dair Mill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 23, 2020

Sold

Realcomp #78001196837

$379,000—
Dec 23, 2020

Sold

MiRealSource #1196837

$379,000—
Dec 18, 2020

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001196837

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/23/2020

Sold

Realcomp #78001196837

$379,000
12/23/2020

Sold

MiRealSource #1196837

$379,000
12/18/2020

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001196837

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

Public Records for 5608 Dair Mill Road

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Home Facts

Beds

0

Lot Size

931,748 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

BENZIE

APN

12-019-028-00

Schools near 5608 Dair Mill Road

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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5608 Dair Mill Road, Benzonia, MI 49616
$379,000
2
1,169
1,062,428
5614 Sandee Woods Road, Benzonia, MI 49616
–
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1
764
1,062,428
5521 Sandee Woods Road, Benzonia, MI 49616
$25,500
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91,040
5568 Sandee Woods Road, Benzonia, MI 49616
$65,845
2
2
793
112,384
5595 Dair Mill Road, Benzonia, MI 49616
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1
1,260
435,600
5514 Dair Mill Road, Benzonia, MI 49616
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1
500
4,356

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