This high-quality, well-built and well-maintained ranch style home is tucked away in a peaceful, private setting on 12 acres completely fenced with woven wire and a solar powered entry gate. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath home was built in 2006 with energy-efficient 2x6 construction, R-24 wall insulation, and R-50 attic insulation, plus large energy-efficient windows all around to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of northern Michigan. The main level offers a primary suite with a private bath and dual walk-in closets, a spacious living room with a beautiful gas fireplace, formal dining, large pantry, and main floor laundry. The finished basement adds three bedrooms—including a second large suite with two walk-in closets—a family room with a freestanding gas fireplace, and a third bath. Ideal for hobby farming, the property includes a 30’x40’ pole barn with wood stove, 30'x60' hay barn, chicken coop with solar door, 2 goat barns,12 acres with fenced pastures, woods, apple trees, and a large fenced garden. Excellent location only minutes away from Crystal Lake, Crystal Mountain, Betsie River, Platte River, and Benzie Central Schools!
For sale
$575,000
8530 Homestead Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616
4beds
2,635sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
12.75 Acres Lot
$549,400 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementSolar powered entry gateMain floor laundryLarge pantryFormal dining
- 72 days |
- 1,358 |
- 34 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 12, 2026 at 11:32am
Listed by:
Travis Quist Cell:231-878-0057,
REMAX Central 231-775-1205
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1941743
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 16 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 16 x 9.75
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10.92 x 11.25
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.92 x 11.92
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15.58 x 19.08
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Breakfast Nook, Den/Study, Drywall, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Vinyl, Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,635
- Total interior livable area: 2,635 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,354
- Finished area below ground: 1,281
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Gravel, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Garden, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 12.75 Acres
- Features: Farm, Wooded, Evergreens, Level, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Pole Building(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0202501102
- Zoning description: Residential,Horses Allowed,Outbuildings Allowed,Agricultural Res
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- 2x6 Framing, Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Benzonia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,354
- Annual tax amount: $4,707
- Price range: $575K - $575K
- Date on market: 1/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 73 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$549,400
$522,000 - $577,000
$3,881/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000-3.4%$218/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Listing removed | $595,000$226/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $595,000$226/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Contingent | $595,000$226/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Price change | $595,000-8.2%$226/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $648,500-5.4%$246/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $685,500-5.4%$260/sqft |
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| 4/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000+4.3%$275/sqft |
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| 10/11/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/31/2024 | Price change | $695,000-4.1%$264/sqft |
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| 8/26/2024 | Pending sale | $725,000$275/sqft |
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| 7/9/2024 | Price change | $725,000-6.7%$275/sqft |
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| 5/29/2024 | Price change | $777,351-0.5%$295/sqft |
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| 5/27/2024 | Price change | $781,131-0.3%$296/sqft |
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| 5/25/2024 | Price change | $783,152-1.7%$297/sqft |
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| 5/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $797,000+136.5%$302/sqft |
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| 1/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/17/2019 | Listing removed | $337,000$128/sqft |
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| 5/24/2019 | Price change | $337,000-3%$128/sqft |
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| 4/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $347,258+15.8%$132/sqft |
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| 2/18/2019 | Listing removed | $299,999$114/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Northland #1846794 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2018 | Price change | $299,999-7.8%$114/sqft |
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| 5/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $325,500+22.8%$124/sqft |
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| 2/21/2012 | Listing removed | $265,000$101/sqft |
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| 10/31/2011 | Listed for sale | $265,000$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,593 +7.7% | $246,700 -2.7% |
| 2024 | $4,264 +2.7% | $253,500 +13% |
| 2023 | $4,150 | $224,300 +27.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $176,000 +7.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $164,200 +3.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $158,200 +12.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $140,700 +5.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $133,000 -0.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $133,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $133,500 +90.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $70,000 -2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $71,800 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,268/mo
Principal & interest
$2870
Property taxes
$398
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49616
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Homestead Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Benzie Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Benzie Central Sr. High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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.
Local experts in 49616
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- Benzie County
- Benzonia
- 49616
- 8530 Homestead Rd





