COUNTRY CUTIE! Turn of the century farmhouse completely updated, yet much of the character maintained; beautiful wood trim & details. Newer flooring, siding, roof, well, heating/cooling. Amenities include: formal dining room, mudroom, kitchen island & bay window, baths on each level, partial basement, 2-car garage, landscaped yard. Enjoy the peace and quiet of country living; listen to the peepers in the spring & crickets in the summer! Yet close to Lake Michigan, golf, trails, skiing, etc. Make is yours!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1886Year Built
1.19 acresLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kathleen Neveu• REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
•231-882-4449 (broker)
•lbradford@realestateone.com (broker)
Bought with Faydette Fitch• Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
Carefully remodeled 3 bedroom farmhouse nestled amidst the orchards of Benzie County. Drywall, heating and central air, baths, kitchen, carpeting-it’s all been upgraded, , while the beautiful wood trim and classic farmhouse style has been retained to keep the character intact. Detached two car garage with loft for storage or play. Immediate possession.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1057286
Dec 21, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2005
Listed
$129,900
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$333 (−57.1%)
2024
$777 (+4.1%)
2023
$746
Tax history for 5143 Demerly Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$333 (−57.1%)
2024
$777 (+4.1%)
2023
$746
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,222
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
09-009-014-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Gar Door Opener
Parking: Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bay Window
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener (Owned)
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=7
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 15 x 12
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 12 x 8
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Type: Partial Basement
Property Features
Water Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: Farm
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1886
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 230
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 200,260
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 1.19
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1456
School Information
School District: Benzie County Central School
School District: Benzie County Central School
Location Details
Municipality: Joyfield Twp
Mail City: Benzonia
Subdivision: n/a
Municipality: Joyfield Twp
Area (Municipality): Joyfield Twp (10009)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,222
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 09-009-014-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
5/10
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 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 9.6 hours in
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