Last Sold Price
2 beds2,000 sqft$303/sqft
8559 Homestead Road, Benzonia, MI 49616

Description

Unique experiences are waiting for you on this gorgeous 78+ acre parcel featuring a variety of landscape including flat open acreage in front, valley below with some heavily wooded areas. The yurt style home features a spacious Great Room with kitchen, dining and living combined. Hallway leads to primary bedroom and bath. The walkout lower level has additional living space / bedroom and bath - storage and laundry room. The detached oversized garage has a furnished apartment with full kitchen. Groomed...Unique experiences are waiting for you on this gorgeous 78+ acre parcel featuring a variety of landscape including flat open acreage in front, valley below with some heavily wooded areas. The yurt style home features a spacious Great Room with kitchen, dining and living combined. Hallway leads to primary bedroom and bath. The walkout lower level has additional living space / bedroom and bath - storage and laundry room. The detached oversized garage has a furnished apartment with full kitchen. Groomed marked trails begin at the house. First stop is the scenic overlook of the valley below - then down into the woods and fields. Cold Creek originates on this property and the Betsie Valley Trail cuts thru for miles of biking and walking. Beginning just this year, has been used as a vacation rental. Has great potential. Seller is offering ‚Å“turn-key‚  vrbo with all furnishings. Property lends itself to other uses - it is zoned RP 2.5 acre minimum with a variety of building sites. Splits are available. Or, could be used for farming, campground... Very private but close to everything - less than 2 miles to Beulah/Benzonia, Crystal Lake, Betsie River. Just a little farther to Frankfort and Lake Michigan and Crystal Mountain in the other direction.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/11/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Randal G Dye • Dye Real Estate
    P: (231)-920-6208 randy@randydye.com
  2. Listed by Carol D Dye • Dye Real Estate
    P: (231)-392-4005 carol@randydye.com

Property Details for 8559 Homestead Road

Status
MLS #
78080050109
Days on Market
12
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2000
Lot Size
78.28 AC / 3,409,876 SF
Architectural Style
Other, Ranch
Waterfront Features
Creek, Waterfront
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 8559 Homestead Road

Stories-Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size78.28 AC / 3,409,876 SF

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$4,181 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,075

Property Taxes

$1,106

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8559 Homestead Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: US 31 IN BENZONIA - TURN EAST ON TRAVERSE RD (BECOMES HOMESTEAD RD). 1 1/2 MILES TO PROPERTY ON THE RIGHT.
  • Latitude: 44.615574
  • Longitude: -86.067301
  • MLS Area Major: Benzonia Twp (10002)
  • Water Body Name: Cold Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0203600300
  • Tax Legal Description: W1/2 OF NE 1/4 EXC RR R/W SEC 36 T26N R15W 78.28 A M/L
School Information
  • High School District: Benzie County Central
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Garage, Heated Garage
  • Garage Dimensions: 26x30
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 2000
  • Lot Size Acres: 78.28
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1320 x 2640
  • Water Frontage Feet: 2000.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 299500.0
  • Living Area: 2000.0
  • Building Area Total: 2400.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1700.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 300.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 700.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Year Built: 2000
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: One
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Block, Daylight, Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Entrance Foyer
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
  • Window Features: Egress Windows, Skylights
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 2
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 15x15
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 15
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13x15
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 9x12
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 10
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 8559 Homestead Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #78080050109

$605,000
Oct 11, 2024

Sold

MiRealSource #80050109

$605,000
Oct 1, 2024

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78080050109

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2024

Sold

Realcomp #78080050109

$605,000
10/11/2024

Sold

MiRealSource #80050109

$605,000
10/01/2024

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78080050109

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

Public Records for 8559 Homestead Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$13,278 ($1,106 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,409,877 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENZIEAPN02-036-003-00

Schools near 8559 Homestead Road

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

Benzie Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public9 to 12

Benzie Academy
Public6 to 12

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This home: 8559 Homestead Road, Benzonia, MI 49616
$605,000
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2,000
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169,884
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