Nicely updated home surrounded by hardwoods for privacy featuring a very large 20 x 20 bedroom with a 15 ft closet, loft upstairs counted as the 3rd bedroom, a party sized deck across the entire back of the house and wired for a hot tub, a 10 x 12 garden shed and 28 x 36 pole building with workshop space. Many acres of State land across the road for hiking, hunting and exploring. 8 miles to beautiful Torch Lake and 30 minutes to ski slopes!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
4.35 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Irene Beltinck• REMAX Bayshore - Kalkaska
Bought with Todd Wieling• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Kalkas
Nicely updated home surrounded by hardwoods for privacy featuring a very large 20 x 20 bedroom with a 15 ft closet, loft upstairs counted as the 3rd bedroom, a party sized deck across the entire back of the house and wired for a hot tub, a 10 x 12 garden shed and 28 x 36 pole building with workshop space. Many acres of State land across the road for hiking, hunting and exploring. 8 miles to beautiful Torch Lake and 30 minutes to ski slopes!
REALCOMP #78001171288
Jun 30, 2017
Sold
$123,900
$81/sq ft
May 7, 2017
Listed
$129,900
$85/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #1162081
Dec 31, 2016
Listing Removed
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Dec 31, 2016
Listing Removed
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May 29, 2016
Listed
$149,900
$98/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001162081
Dec 31, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2016
Listed
$149,900
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,678 (+1.2%)
2024
$1,659 (+6.9%)
2023
$1,552 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,478 (+2.5%)
2021
$1,442 (+1.2%)
2020
$1,425 (−34.5%)
2019
$2,174 (+0.8%)
2018
$2,157 (+34.7%)
2017
$1,602 (+2.0%)
2016
$1,571 (+2.6%)
2015
$1,531 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,507 (+4.1%)
2013
$1,448
Tax history for 8518 Smith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,678 (+1.2%)
2024
$1,659 (+6.9%)
2023
$1,552 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,478 (+2.5%)
2021
$1,442 (+1.2%)
2020
$1,425 (−34.5%)
2019
$2,174 (+0.8%)
2018
$2,157 (+34.7%)
2017
$1,602 (+2.0%)
2016
$1,571 (+2.6%)
2015
$1,531 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,507 (+4.1%)
2013
$1,448
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,640
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
011-600-111-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Range, Washer
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,528
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
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: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Dimensions: 634 x 299
Lot Size Acres: 4.35
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,532
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Kalkaska
Location Information
Subdivision Name: RAPID RIVER CAMPSITES
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,640
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 011-600-111-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Rapid City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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Kalkaska Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
5/10
Kalkaska High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$309,000 – $373,000
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