5896 Betsie River Road

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$500,000
2 beds1,838 sqft$272/sqft
5896 Betsie River Road, Interlochen, MI 49643
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Description

Tucked back off the road on 2 private, wooded acres adjoining DNR State land, 5896 Betsie Road in Interlochen offers the Up North setting youve been looking for-with the major work already done. This 1,800+ sq. ft., 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a possible 3rd bedroom features spacious main-floor living and an open great room designed for gathering and entertaining. Completely rebuilt and inspected from top to bottom, improvements include a brand-new roof, furnace, electrical, encapsulated crawlspace,...Tucked back off the road on 2 private, wooded acres adjoining DNR State land, 5896 Betsie Road in Interlochen offers the Up North setting youve been looking for-with the major work already done. This 1,800+ sq. ft., 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a possible 3rd bedroom features spacious main-floor living and an open great room designed for gathering and entertaining. Completely rebuilt and inspected from top to bottom, improvements include a brand-new roof, furnace, electrical, encapsulated crawlspace, premium flooring, fresh interior paint, and solid wood doors throughout. Outside is where this property really shines. Enjoy the new 5-person hot tub with gazebo, a 24x20 covered BBQ and entertaining area just off the dining room, a separate fire pit patio, and newly fenced garden areas. Mature evergreens have been planted along the front for added privacy, while hand-built lighted flagstone pillars welcome you up the paved driveway. A carriage house and additional storage shed provide plenty of room for your Up North toys, tools, and recreational gear. With State land right next door, this private Interlochen property offers room to roam and a hard-to-find combination of acreage, privacy, outdoor recreation, and extensive new improvements-ready for its next owner to simply move in and enjoy.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/24/2026 04:38 PM

  1. Listed by DeAnna M Fulco • REO-TCFront-233021
    P: (616) 890-6140 deannafulco1@gmail.com

Property Details for 5896 Betsie River Road

Status
Active
MLS #
78080072713
Days on Market
2
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
County
Grand Traverse County
Subdivision Name
Metes & Bounds
Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 5896 Betsie River Road

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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Property Information for 5896 Betsie River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Please CHECK GOOGLE MAP- Major road construction on West 31/Gonder Rd- EZ way take J. Maddy Pkwy/Karlin RD to Betsie River Rd- home on South side of the road- 5896 Betsie River Rd, Interlochen- Look for the hand-built flagstone driveway pillars
  • Latitude: 44.599697
  • Longitude: -85.801705
  • MLS Area Major: Grant Twp (28006)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0600600300
  • Tax Assessed Value: $254,518.00
  • Tax Legal Description: BEG @ NW CNR E 1/2 OF NE 1 /4, E 264', S 330', W 264', N 330' TO POB EXC RD R/W. SEC 6 T25N R12W
School Information
  • High School: Traverse City West Senior High
  • High School District: Traverse City
  • Middle Or Junior School: Traverse City West Middle Scho
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Dimensions: 24x20
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 264x330
  • Lot Features: Adjacentto Public Land, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 127300.0
  • Living Area: 1838.0
  • Building Area Total: 1838.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1838.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Barns
  • Year Built: 1972
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels: One
  • Stories Total: 1
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Other
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Exhaust Fan, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Geothermal, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
  • Window Features: Bay Windows, Window Treatments
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Spa Hottub
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 19x15
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15x13
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 27x11
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 20x15
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 9x8
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15x13
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 21x14
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Room 10
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 5896 Betsie River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80072713

$500,000—
Aug 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080072713

$500,000—
Oct 15, 2021

Sold

Realcomp #78001207765

$255,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80072713

$500,000
08/22/2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080072713

$500,000
10/15/2021

Sold

Realcomp #78001207765

$255,000

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

Public Records for 5896 Betsie River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,018 ($335 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,890 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,890 SqFtStories1Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyGRAND TRAVERSEAPN06-006-003-00

Schools near 5896 Betsie River Road

This home is within Traverse City Area Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Interlochen Early Childhood and Innovation Center
Public - PK to 12
West Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
West Senior High
Public - 9 to 12
Tcaps Montessori School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Interlochen Early Childhood and Innovation Center
PublicPK to 12

West Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Senior High
Public9 to 12

Tcaps Montessori School
PublicPK 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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More information about 5896 Betsie River Road, Interlochen, MI 49643

5896 Betsie River Road is a single family home for sale in Interlochen, MI 49643. This property was listed for sale on August 22, 2026 by REO-TCFront-233021, it's currently listed at $500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on October 15, 2021. This listing's school district is Traverse City Area Public Schools. Nearby schools include Interlochen Early Childhood and Innovation Center, West Middle School and West Senior High. 5896 Betsie River Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,838 sqft single family home built in 1972.

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