Beautiful log home nestled in the woods. Enjoy a cup of coffee, while watching the surrounding wild life from the charming front porch. Peace and tranquility abound in this recently updated cabin just off the beaten path but still close to Kalkaska, Bellaire, Torch Lake and just a short drive to Traverse City.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$345Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Alyssa Stephenson• Bayside Real Estate
Bought with Joel Fredette• EXP Realty
Source:REALCOMP #78001192207
Redfin Estimate
$497,135
$297K since sold in March 2020$70K since August
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This home's estimate is 10.9% higher than the average sale price ($448K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautiful log home nestled in the woods. Enjoy a cup of coffee, while watching the surrounding wild life from the charming front porch. Peace and tranquility abound in this recently updated cabin just off the beaten path but still close to Kalkaska, Bellaire, Torch Lake and just a short drive to Traverse City.
REALCOMP #78001192207
Nov 1, 2019
Sold
$199,999
$139/sq ft
Jul 23, 2019
Listed
$199,999
$139/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1109561
Jun 12, 2013
Sold
$130,000
$90/sq ft
Oct 19, 2012
Listed
$149,900
$104/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1088882
Nov 19, 2009
Sold
$79,900
$55/sq ft
May 20, 2009
Listed
$79,900
$55/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1076222
Mar 12, 2009
Listing Removed
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Aug 29, 2007
Listed
$126,900
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,562 (+1.9%)
2024
$4,477 (+6.2%)
2023
$4,217 (+5.0%)
2022
$4,016 (+2.8%)
2021
$3,905 (+1.3%)
2020
$3,857 (+129.1%)
2019
$1,683 (−0.3%)
2018
$1,688
2017
$1,688 (+2.6%)
2016
$1,645 (+4.1%)
2015
$1,580 (−1.4%)
2014
$1,602 (−22.7%)
2013
$2,071
Tax history for 8088 Smith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,562 (+1.9%)
2024
$4,477 (+6.2%)
2023
$4,217 (+5.0%)
2022
$4,016 (+2.8%)
2021
$3,905 (+1.3%)
2020
$3,857 (+129.1%)
2019
$1,683 (−0.3%)
2018
$1,688
2017
$1,688 (+2.6%)
2016
$1,645 (+4.1%)
2015
$1,580 (−1.4%)
2014
$1,602 (−22.7%)
2013
$2,071
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 960
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Custom/Designer/Estate
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RAPID RIVER CAMPSITES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,440
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 960
Building Sq. Ft: 1,440
Legal Description: LOT 80 RAPID RIVER CAMPSITES SEC 9 T28N-R7W
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 288
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 217,800
Legal Lot Number: 80
Municipality Name: RAPID RIVER TOWNSHIP
Acres: 5
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 011-600-080-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rapid City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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Kalkaska Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
5/10
Kalkaska High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 12 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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Estimated sale price
$473,000 – $572,000
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