Here is a quality, meticulously remodeled home/cottage perched on a wooded hill-top near the center of 10 prime acres. Located within the desirable Alden area, every part of this stick-built home has been touched. Includes new laminate flooring and custom real wood trim through-out. You'll also appreciate the brand new kitchen and bath. The 2 decent-sized bedrooms have pocket doors and new closet shelf racks. A very efficient and cozy feel, yet with an open main living area. Includes a newer high efficiency furnace with central A/C and comes with new kitchen appliances and an outdoor shed. Very private location - you can't see the house from the road and you can't see any neighbors or the road from the house. The night time views of the stars is simply incredible! Minutes to famous Torch Lake and certainly enough room with no restrictions to store a boat or build a garage or barn of any size.
Here is a quality, meticulously remodeled home/cottage perched on a wooded hill-top near the center of 10 prime acres. Located within the desirable Alden area, every part of this stick-built home has been touched. Includes new laminate flooring and custom real wood trim through-out. You'll also appreciate the brand new kitchen and bath. The 2 decent-sized bedrooms have pocket doors and new closet shelf racks. A very efficient and cozy feel, yet with an open main living area. Includes a newer high efficiency furnace with central A/C and comes with new kitchen appliances and an outdoor shed. Very private location - you can't see the house from the road and you can't see any neighbors or the road from the house. The night time views of the stars is simply incredible! Minutes to famous Torch Lake and certainly enough room with no restrictions to store a boat or build a garage or barn of any size.
REALCOMP #78001182171
Oct 25, 2018
Sold
$121,000
$134/sq ft
Jun 26, 2018
Listed
$122,600
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,280 (+1.0%)
2024
$1,267 (+8.1%)
2023
$1,172 (+10.1%)
2022
$1,065 (+2.4%)
2021
$1,040 (+1.0%)
2020
$1,029 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,011 (−15.7%)
2018
$1,198 (+0.7%)
2017
$1,190 (+2.0%)
2016
$1,167 (+2.4%)
2015
$1,140 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,122 (+4.2%)
2013
$1,077
Tax history for 8617 NW Ruttan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,280 (+1.0%)
2024
$1,267 (+8.1%)
2023
$1,172 (+10.1%)
2022
$1,065 (+2.4%)
2021
$1,040 (+1.0%)
2020
$1,029 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,011 (−15.7%)
2018
$1,198 (+0.7%)
2017
$1,190 (+2.0%)
2016
$1,167 (+2.4%)
2015
$1,140 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,122 (+4.2%)
2013
$1,077
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
004-011-007-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
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: 900
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood 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, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Dimensions: 330' x 1320'
Lot Size Acres: 10
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Kalkaska
Location Information
Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 004-011-007-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rapid City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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
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
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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
$249,000 – $302,000
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