What a great location for this cottage, and at this price, it's perfect for a small family, second home buyers or investors. You'll enjoy a quiet six acre country setting for this classic country chic cottage offering plenty of room outside to roam. This quaint cottage is light and bright with newer vinyl windows to enjoy the country views. Home offers 2 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen and propane floor furnace that keeps the house toasty warm. Outdoors, in addition to the acreage, you'll find beautiful mature trees, an old stone fireplace, root cellar and storage shed. A beautiful old stone foundation can also be found on the property. Located less than 3 miles down Plum Valley from Rapid City Road, you get the best of both worlds. Quick access to the north for Torch Lake, Alden, shopping and gas, restaurants, etc. Head west to TC or Kalkaska. Act fast! Properties in this area don't come available very often.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6 acresLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gary Scheitler• Paradise Properties USA
Bought with Matthew Walter• EXIT Northern Shores-TC
What a great location for this cottage, and at this price, it's perfect for a small family, second home buyers or investors. You'll enjoy a quiet six acre country setting for this classic country chic cottage offering plenty of room outside to roam. This quaint cottage is light and bright with newer vinyl windows to enjoy the country views. Home offers 2 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen and propane floor furnace that keeps the house toasty warm. Outdoors, in addition to the acreage, you'll find beautiful mature trees, an old stone fireplace, root cellar and storage shed. A beautiful old stone foundation can also be found on the property. Located less than 3 miles down Plum Valley from Rapid City Road, you get the best of both worlds. Quick access to the north for Torch Lake, Alden, shopping and gas, restaurants, etc. Head west to TC or Kalkaska. Act fast! Properties in this area don't come available very often.
REALCOMP #78001212366
Aug 9, 2022
Sold
$134,500
$179/sq ft
Feb 2, 2022
Listed
$134,900
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,980 (+1.8%)
2024
$1,944 (+6.8%)
2023
$1,820 (+152.2%)
2022
$722 (+2.8%)
2021
$702 (+1.2%)
2020
$694 (+1.9%)
2019
$681 (+0.7%)
2018
$676 (+0.7%)
2017
$672 (+2.1%)
2016
$658 (+2.3%)
2015
$643 (+1.6%)
2014
$633 (+61.9%)
2013
$391
Tax history for 2946 Plum Valley Rd NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,980 (+1.8%)
2024
$1,944 (+6.8%)
2023
$1,820 (+152.2%)
2022
$722 (+2.8%)
2021
$702 (+1.2%)
2020
$694 (+1.9%)
2019
$681 (+0.7%)
2018
$676 (+0.7%)
2017
$672 (+2.1%)
2016
$658 (+2.3%)
2015
$643 (+1.6%)
2014
$633 (+61.9%)
2013
$391
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
751
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
004-012-009-20
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 751
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 421 x 621
Lot Size Acres: 6
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Kalkaska
Location Information
Subdivision Name: NA
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 751
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 004-012-009-20
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Rapid City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
1/10
Kalkaska Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
5/10
Kalkaska High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alden, MI • 49612
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Estimated sale price
$183,000 – $221,000
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