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Sold for $760,000
$760,000
1696 Nichols Rd, Beulah, MI 49617
3beds
1,763sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.41 Acres Lot
$777,600 Zestimate®
$431/sqft
$2,275 Estimated rent
Home value
$777,600
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,275/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 11, 2025 at 11:45am
Listed by:
Jon Zickert Work:231-882-6996,
REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027 231-882-4449
Bought with:
Kari King, 6501404677
Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1929676
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 12.92
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8 x 9.67
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.75 x 10.42
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15.58 x 6.08
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.92 x 10.42
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17.17 x 14.17
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Pantry, Solarium/Sun Room, Loft, Granite Bath Tops, Granite Counters, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,763
- Total interior livable area: 1,763 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,763
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors, Concrete, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Sidewalk, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Sandy Bottom, Lake, Stony Bottom, Near Pub.Access w/in 500'
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 190 x 80 x 184 x 115
- Features: Corner Lot, Wooded-Hardwoods, Evergreens, Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 100201504600
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Not Applicable
- Water conservation: Not Applicable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Beulah
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Price range: $760K - $760K
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Sold | $760,000-2.6%$431/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1929676 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Pending sale | $780,000$442/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1929676 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2025 | Contingent | $780,000$442/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #24063382 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $780,000-0.6%$442/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1929676 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2024 | Listing removed | $785,000$445/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1924398 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,296 +184.2% | $317,800 +1.6% |
| 2023 | $4,678 | $312,800 +108.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $150,300 +8.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49617
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Homestead Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 3/10Benzie Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 6/10Benzie Central Sr. High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Homestead Hills Elementray
- Middle: Benzie Central Middle School
- High: Benzie Central Senior High School
- District: Benzie County Central Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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