Last Sold Price
2 beds1,680 sqft$113/sqft
8790 Ruttan Road NorthwestAlden, MI49612

Description

58 fabulous acres with farmhouse! Combination of hardwoods, pine and rolling meadow. This 2 bedroom farmhouse was previously a 3 bedroom but now has a very spacious master bedroom. Could be 3 bedrooms again. Many updates include replacement windows, updated electrical, oak kitchen and updated bath with walk-in tub. Main floor laundry. Wainscoting and hardwood floors. Huge breakfast room off the open kitchen area. Open staircase and built-in bookcases. Home still needs work but very liveable. Wraparound...58 fabulous acres with farmhouse! Combination of hardwoods, pine and rolling meadow. This 2 bedroom farmhouse was previously a 3 bedroom but now has a very spacious master bedroom. Could be 3 bedrooms again. Many updates include replacement windows, updated electrical, oak kitchen and updated bath with walk-in tub. Main floor laundry. Wainscoting and hardwood floors. Huge breakfast room off the open kitchen area. Open staircase and built-in bookcases. Home still needs work but very liveable. Wraparound porch in front and covered porch in back. There is a small gas well in the far back corner of property that currently provides over $3000 a year in revenue! Mineral rights negotiable with strong offer. Several outbuildings but no value placed on them. Close to gorgeous Torch Lake!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/10/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marjorie Zaccanelli • Brokerage DRE #6505204796 • RE/MAX Bayshore Manistee
    P: (231)-510-4751 margie@manisteeliving.com

Property Details for 8790 Ruttan Road Northwest

Status
MLS #
19013132
Days on Market
22
Taxes
$1,171 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
58.00 AC / 2,526,480 SF
Zoning
Agricultural
ZoningDescription
Agricultural
Architectural Style
Farmhouse

Location

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Building Information for 8790 Ruttan Road Northwest

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size58.00 AC / 2,526,480 SF

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$1,063 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$965

Property Taxes

$98

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8790 Ruttan Road Northwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Plum Valley
  • Municipality: Clearwater Twp
  • Directions: US-31 East of Traverse City to M-72 E. Take M-72 to McHulty Rd. Turn left on McNulty Hill Rd NW (Green sign to Alden). Merge on Hill Road to end. Turn left onto Rapid City Road NW, just past Rapid City to Plum Valley Rd. Turn right on Plum Valley Road NW. Turn left on Ruttan Rd NW. Home will be on the right.
  • Area - Major: Traverse City - T
  • Street #: 8790
  • Street Name: Ruttan
  • Post Direction: NW
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Alden
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49612
  • County: Kalkaska
  • Latitude: 44.838165
  • Longitude: -85.231251
  • Area - Minor: Traverse City - T
  • Accessibility Feat: Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 43187.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 00401200902
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 93300
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 1250x2250xirregular
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1680.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1680.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 58.0
  • Lot Square Footage: 2526480.0
  • Lot Size Area: 58.0
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: THE N 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 SEC 12 T28N-R8W EXC: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE N 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 SEC 12 T28N-R8W DESC AS BEG AT THE N 1/4 COR OF SD SEC
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Yes
  • Accessibility Features YN: Yes
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Phone Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Utilities Attached: Phone Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Deck
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation, Den, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1120
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 280.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 8790 Ruttan Road Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 10, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70055000

$189,900—
Jun 10, 2019

Sold

Realcomp #67019013132

$189,900—
Jun 10, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #1188745

$189,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/10/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70055000

$189,900
06/10/2019

Sold

Realcomp #67019013132

$189,900
06/10/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #1188745

$189,900

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

Public Records for 8790 Ruttan Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,233 ($269 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size2,596,176 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKALKASKAAPN004-012-009-02

Schools near 8790 Ruttan Road Northwest

This home is within Kalkaska Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rapid City Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Birch Street Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kalkaska Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kalkaska High School
Public9 to 12

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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