Charming place in the middle of it all. 3 bed / 1 bath, in a private setting on an acre of land. The Betsie River is only a few hundred yards away and Lake Michigan is 8 miles down the road. This is a fisherman's paradise. Crystal Lake is less than 2 miles away and so is all the shopping and dining options this great county has to offer. New floors and roof. Vinyl windows installed not long ago. This place is move in ready.
Contingent
$279,000
8478 Love Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616
3beds
1,250sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
1 Acres Lot
$274,100 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lake michiganPrivate settingBetsie riverAcre of landNew floorsVinyl windows
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 23, 2025 at 11:24am
Listed by:
Butch Adkins 231-632-8824,
Real Estate One Gaylord 989-448-8209
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1939459
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Area: 120.52
- Dimensions: 9.2 x 13.1
Bedroom 2
- Area: 103.23
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.3
Bedroom 3
- Area: 350.9
- Dimensions: 29 x 12.1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Kitchen
- Area: 78.26
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.6
Living room
- Area: 222.94
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 15.7
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Mud Room
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,250
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: Other
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 154 x 268
- Features: Level, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0203601000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: na
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Benzonia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $124,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,043
- Price range: $279K - $279K
- Date on market: 10/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 83 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan,1031 Exchange
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$274,100
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,489/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Contingent | $279,000$223/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1939459 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,000+1368.4%$223/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1939459 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2012 | Sold | $19,000-75.6%$15/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1739751 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2005 | Sold | $78,000$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,043 +1.1% | $62,100 +36.8% |
| 2023 | $1,032 | $45,400 +25.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $36,300 +1.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,620/mo
Principal & interest
$1329
Property taxes
$193
Home insurance
$98
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49616
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Homestead Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 3/10Benzie Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Benzie Central Sr. High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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