15 ACRES OVERLOOKING TORCH LAKE! Gorgeous acreage with some beautiful hardwoods. If you are looking for privacy and seclusion, consider this great fixer upper opportunity. The living room is enhanced by a stone fireplace, countryside views and a window wall with slider leading to the deck. The large country kitchen will be a gathering place for your family and friends. The dining room overlooks your property. There are 4 bedroom and 3 baths. The walkout lower level with large family room is waiting for your ideas and personal touches to make this home perfect for your family. Additional amenities include built-ins; laundry room with lots of cabinetry; a large custom walk-in cedar closet; large deck and a 2-car attached garage. Imagine four wheeling with your kids, gathering around a firepit to roast s’mores and watching the wildlife. This is a peaceful and serene setting in a prime northern Michigan community. You will love exploring the nearby waterside communities, area beaches, parks, recreational trails, shopping, dining, golf and ski resorts.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
15 acresLot Size
$346Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Donald Fedrigon• REMAX Of Elk Rapids
•231-264-5400 (broker)
•don@remaxelkrapids.com (broker)
Bought with Suzanne Centala• Keller Williams Northern Michigan
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Market trends in 49612, MI
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
96.5%
1.1% MoM
Median sale price
$799K
$258K MoM
Avg. days on market
132d
111 days MoM
Recently sold homes
7
4 MoM
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Sale history for 7546 Helena Rd
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80000640
Dec 9, 2022
Sold
$335,000
$239/sq ft
Sep 16, 2022
Listed
$379,900
$271/sq ft
15 ACRES OVERLOOKING TORCH LAKE! Gorgeous acreage with some beautiful hardwoods. If you are looking for privacy and seclusion, consider this great fixer upper opportunity. The living room is enhanced by a stone fireplace, countryside views and a window wall with slider leading to the deck. The large country kitchen will be a gathering place for your family and friends. The dining room overlooks your property. There are 4 bedroom and 3 baths. The walkout lower level with large family room is waiting for your ideas and personal touches to make this home perfect for your family. Additional amenities include built-ins; laundry room with lots of cabinetry; a large custom walk-in cedar closet; large deck and a 2-car attached garage. Imagine four wheeling with your kids, gathering around a firepit to roast s’mores and watching the wildlife. This is a peaceful and serene setting in a prime northern Michigan community. You will love exploring the nearby waterside communities, area beaches, parks, recreational trails, shopping, dining, golf and ski resorts.
REALCOMP #78080000640
Dec 9, 2022
Sold
$335,000
$239/sq ft
Sep 16, 2022
Listed
$379,900
$271/sq ft
15 ACRES OVERLOOKING TORCH LAKE! Gorgeous acreage with some beautiful hardwoods. If you are looking for privacy and seclusion, consider this great fixer upper opportunity. The living room is enhanced by a stone fireplace, countryside views and a window wall with slider leading to the deck. The large country kitchen will be a gathering place for your family and friends. The dining room overlooks your property. There are 4 bedroom and 3 baths. The walkout lower level with large family room is waiting for your ideas and personal touches to make this home perfect for your family. Additional amenities include built-ins; laundry room with lots of cabinetry; a large custom walk-in cedar closet; large deck and a 2-car attached garage. Imagine four wheeling with your kids, gathering around a firepit to roast s’mores and watching the wildlife. This is a peaceful and serene setting in a prime northern Michigan community. You will love exploring the nearby waterside communities, area beaches, parks, recreational trails, shopping, dining, golf and ski resorts.
Public Records
Jan 19, 2016
Sold
$148,126
$106/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1030583
Dec 9, 2002
Sold
$570,000
$407/sq ft
Sep 8, 2000
Listed
$599,000
$428/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001030583
Dec 9, 2002
Sold
$570,000
$407/sq ft
Sep 8, 2000
Listed
$599,000
$428/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,206 (+3.1%)
2024
$5,047 (+3.2%)
2023
$4,888 (−24.3%)
2022
$6,456 (+3.1%)
2021
$6,263 (+1.4%)
2020
$6,177 (+1.3%)
2019
$6,098 (+2.2%)
2018
$5,967 (+2.0%)
2017
$5,853 (+87.3%)
2016
$3,125 (+0.2%)
2015
$3,118 (+6.7%)
2014
$2,922
Tax history for 7546 Helena Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,206 (+3.1%)
2024
$5,047 (+3.2%)
2023
$4,888 (−24.3%)
2022
$6,456 (+3.1%)
2021
$6,263 (+1.4%)
2020
$6,177 (+1.3%)
2019
$6,098 (+2.2%)
2018
$5,967 (+2.0%)
2017
$5,853 (+87.3%)
2016
$3,125 (+0.2%)
2015
$3,118 (+6.7%)
2014
$2,922
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,896
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Antrim County
APN
05-08-026-005-06
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Apr 18, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Attached Garage
Parking: Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
Rooms: Entry
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Washer
Has Fireplace
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13 x 16
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=10
Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Main): 2
# of Bathrooms (Lower): 1
Has Primary Bath
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 3
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Kitchen Floor Covering: Laminate
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 11 x 18
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 13 x 10
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Floor Covering: Concrete
Family Room Level: Lower
Family Room Dimensions: 20 x 13
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 14
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Laminate
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Full, Walk Out
Laundry Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Property Features
Water Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1977
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1400
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 1400
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Rolling/Hilly
Lot Size: 62,013,252,491,457
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 15
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $140,939
Total Tax Amount: $6,263
Summer Tax Year: 2021
Summer Tax Amount: $4,804
Winter Tax Year: 2021
Winter Tax Amount: $1,458
Utilities
Utility Information
UTILITIES: Cable Available
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Baseboard
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2800
School Information
School District: Mancelona Public Schools
School District: Mancelona Public Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From Elk Rapids, take Ames Street to Cairn Hwy, continue on Cherry Ave and to Crystal Beach Road NW. Turn left on SE Torch Lake Drive, continue to Helena Road in Alden, follow to home, 7456 Helena Road, Alden, MI 49612.
Municipality: Helena Twp
Mail City: Alden
Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
Municipality: Helena Twp
Area (Municipality): Helena Twp (05008)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,896
Stories: —
Lot Size: 15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Antrim County
APN: 05-08-026-005-06
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Mancelona Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 8.6mi
8/10
Mancelona Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
7/10
Mancelona High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$461,000 – $557,000
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