Turnkey Riverfront Cottage! Your Kayak is singing the Billy Bass Song-'Take Me to the River, Drop Me in the Water.' Could you blame it once it knows about this absolutely charming turnkey Cottage with 186' and close to 2 acres on the beautiful Boardman River? Soak up the dream with frontage on both sides of the water~which offers adventures for camping or hiking on the opposite shore. This location is prime kayak territory with a 4 hour trip from your own 30' dock to the Keystone Landing. Feel like fishing? Cast a line in one of the best spots on the river~ the NMC Fly Casting Class is held just upstream. The home offers an easy flowing floor plan featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, a cozy gas fireplace and open bar dining area. Invigorate yourself after a day of kayaking in the Hot Springs Spa 7 person Saltwater Hot Tub~ a therapeutic wind down overlooking the water. Outdoor living is a breeze with the multi level decking and patio areas! Enjoy indoor dining with the custom river cut window offering scenic views up and down the water. The home features furnishings and appointments which convey with the sale for an immediate Air BnB opportunity. Whether you're seeking income property or a fabulous vacation spot within minutes to Kingsley or Traverse City, consider this property at the top of your list. It's rumored the river whispers to those who listen.
For sale
$595,000
3227 S Garfield Rd, Kingsley, MI 49649
3beds
1,456sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
2 Acres Lot
$574,300 Zestimate®
$409/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceOpen bar dining areaCustom river cut window
- 161 days |
- 446 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 15, 2025 at 09:40am
Listed by:
Sue Louiselle Cell:231-835-1555,
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver 231-922-2350
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1936542
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Purifier
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Solid Surface Counters, Mud Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,455
- Finished area below ground: 1
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Multi-Level Decking, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Other, Built-in Barbecue, Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub, Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River, Vegetation to Water Edge
- Body of water: Boardman River
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 185
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Dimensions: 185 x 475
- Features: Cleared, Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 1012100400
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Metes and Bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kingsley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $409/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $273,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,240
- Price range: $595K - $595K
- Date on market: 7/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 162 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$574,300
$546,000 - $603,000
$2,446/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $595,000+155.9%$409/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1936542 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2016 | Sold | $232,500-10.5%$160/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1820603 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2016 | Pending sale | $259,900$179/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1820603 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $259,900+160.2%$179/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-522 #1820603 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2016 | Listing removed | $99,900$69/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Bayshore Properties #1809305 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,240 +86.1% | $136,700 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $2,816 +0.5% | $126,800 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $2,802 +2.9% | $119,400 -2% |
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Est. payment
$3,448/mo
Principal & interest
$2819
Property taxes
$421
Home insurance
$208
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49649
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Kingsley Area Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 4 mi
- 5/10Kingsley Area High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
- 5/10Kingsley Area Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Kingsley Area 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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