Terrific 3 BR , 2 full Bath modern ranch home built in 2004. Pretty one acre lot within walking distance to the Betsie River bridge on River Rd. , near the village of Benzonia. This home features one level living, open concept floor plan, 35 ft decking with sliders from the dining/living area and private MBR. 6 " walls, gas fireplace, covered 10x16' front porch, over sized & finished 2 + garage & paved drive. Ceiling fans in all rooms + newer kitchen appliance package. Gas costs for 2014 approx. $1100 for winter season, Consumers Power $130 ave. /summer, approx. $180/winter. E A S Y living!
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Hood• Stapleton Realty-Lake Ann
Bought with Julie Williams• Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
Bought with Archie Williams• Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
Terrific 3 BR , 2 full Bath modern ranch home built in 2004. Pretty one acre lot within walking distance to the Betsie River bridge on River Rd. , near the village of Benzonia. This home features one level living, open concept floor plan, 35 ft decking with sliders from the dining/living area and private MBR. 6 " walls, gas fireplace, covered 10x16' front porch, over sized & finished 2 + garage & paved drive. Ceiling fans in all rooms + newer kitchen appliance package. Gas costs for 2014 approx. $1100 for winter season, Consumers Power $130 ave. /summer, approx. $180/winter. E A S Y living!
REALCOMP #78001150787
Jun 18, 2015
Sold
$111,000
$83/sq ft
May 24, 2015
Listed
$119,000
$89/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1110277
Mar 18, 2013
Sold
$85,500
$64/sq ft
Nov 29, 2012
Listed
$89,100
$66/sq ft
Well-maintained Ranch-style Home close to the Betsie River and situated on a larger 1 acre wooded lot. This 3BR/2Bath home has an open floor plan with plenty of natural daylight. Features include a gas fireplace in the Living Room, private Master BR Suite, Main Floor Laundry Room, Attached 2 Car Garage, and oversized 35x12 deck overlooking the back yard. Home is near the Village of Benzonia, biking on the Betsie River Trail, and a short drive to Lake Michigan and miles of public beach.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1090871
Oct 19, 2010
Listing Removed
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Sep 1, 2009
Listed
$165,000
$123/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #140806
Oct 18, 2005
Sold
$129,900
$97/sq ft
Apr 20, 2005
Listed
$129,900
$97/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1058186
Oct 9, 2005
Sold
$129,900
$97/sq ft
Apr 20, 2005
Listed
$129,900
$97/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1047250
Sep 3, 2004
Listing Removed
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Mar 3, 2004
Listed
$129,900
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 5, 2001
Sold
$20,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$689 (−62.6%)
2024
$1,844 (+7.6%)
2023
$1,714
Tax history for 5560 River Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$689 (−62.6%)
2024
$1,844 (+7.6%)
2023
$1,714
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
02-028-015-00
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Interior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,344
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 208.71 x 208.71
Lot Size Acres: 1
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,732
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: BenzieCountyCentral
Location Information
Subdivision Name: NA
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 02-028-015-00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
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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 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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