58 fabulous acres with farmhouse! Combination of hardwoods, pine and rolling meadow. This 2 bedroom farmhouse was previously a 3 bedroom but now has a very spacious master bedroom. Could be 3 bedrooms again. Many updates include replacement windows, updated electrical, oak kitchen and updated bath with walk-in tub. Main floor laundry. Wainscoting and hardwood floors. Huge breakfast room off the open kitchen area. Open staircase and built-in bookcases. Home still needs work but very liveable. Wraparound porch in front and covered porch in back. There is a small gas well in the far back corner of property that currently provides over $3000 a year in revenue! Mineral rights negotiable with strong offer. Several outbuildings but no value placed on them. Close to gorgeous Torch Lake!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
58 acresLot Size
$215Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Margie Zaccanelli• RE/MAX Bayshore Manistee
58 fabulous acres with farmhouse! Combination of hardwoods, pine and rolling meadow. This 2 bedroom farmhouse was previously a 3 bedroom but now has a very spacious master bedroom. Could be 3 bedrooms again. Many updates include replacement windows, updated electrical, oak kitchen and updated bath with walk-in tub. Main floor laundry. Wainscoting and hardwood floors. Huge breakfast room off the open kitchen area. Open staircase and built-in bookcases. Home still needs work but very liveable. Wraparound porch in front and covered porch in back. There is a small gas well in the far back corner of property that currently provides over $3000 a year in revenue! Mineral rights negotiable with strong offer. Several outbuildings but no value placed on them. Close to gorgeous Torch Lake!
SW Michigan MLS #19013132
Jun 10, 2019
Sold
$189,900
$113/sq ft
Apr 8, 2019
Listed
$209,000
$124/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70055000
Jun 10, 2019
Sold
$189,900
$113/sq ft
Apr 8, 2019
Listed
$209,000
$124/sq ft
Apr 8, 2019
Listed
$209,000
$124/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001188745
Jun 10, 2019
Sold
$189,900
$113/sq ft
Apr 8, 2019
Listed
$209,000
$124/sq ft
REALCOMP #67019013132
Jun 10, 2019
Sold
$189,900
$113/sq ft
Apr 8, 2019
Listed
$209,000
$124/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1181806
Oct 30, 2018
Listing Removed
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Oct 30, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jun 20, 2018
Listed
$176,900
$105/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001181806
Oct 30, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jun 20, 2018
Listed
$176,900
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,233 (+1.0%)
2024
$3,201 (+8.1%)
2023
$2,962 (+10.1%)
2022
$2,691 (+2.4%)
2021
$2,627 (+1.0%)
2020
$2,601 (+122.9%)
2019
$1,167 (−0.4%)
2018
$1,172 (−0.2%)
2017
$1,174 (+2.7%)
2016
$1,143 (+3.8%)
2015
$1,101 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,084 (+6.0%)
2013
$1,022
Tax history for 8790 Ruttan Rd NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,233 (+1.0%)
2024
$3,201 (+8.1%)
2023
$2,962 (+10.1%)
2022
$2,691 (+2.4%)
2021
$2,627 (+1.0%)
2020
$2,601 (+122.9%)
2019
$1,167 (−0.4%)
2018
$1,172 (−0.2%)
2017
$1,174 (+2.7%)
2016
$1,143 (+3.8%)
2015
$1,101 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,084 (+6.0%)
2013
$1,022
*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
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
59.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
004-012-009-02
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood Floor
# of Rooms Total: 6
Accessibility Features: Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 13
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 14
Room Type: Dining Area
Room Length: 19
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 15
Room Type: Living Room
Room Width: 21
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Length: 21
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 15
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Length: 12
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 17 Information
Room Length: 21
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 20 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,680
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1940
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 58.0
Lot Size Area: 58.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1680.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $1,171
Tax Assessed Value: $43,187
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Kalkaska
Location Information
Directions: US-31 East of Traverse City to M-72 E. Take M-72 to McHulty Rd. Turn left on McNulty Hill Rd NW (Green sign to Alden). Merge on Hill Road to end. Turn left onto Rapid City Road NW, just past Rapid City to Plum Valley Rd. Turn right on Plum Valley Road NW. Turn left on Ruttan Rd NW. Home will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: —
Lot Size: 59.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 004-012-009-02
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Rapid City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Kalkaska Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
5/10
Kalkaska High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
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0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$344,000 – $416,000
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