Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, this remote 11.5 acre property offers an excellent base for hunting adventures, snowmobiling excursions, or simply living off the grid. Featuring a pole barn that is ideal for storing all of your gear and your toys, and a fixer upper cabin with electricity. Surrounded by woods and the sounds of nature, bring your vision to this secluded and tranquil Northern MI retreat and let the adventure begin!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
11.5 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Eleanor Vratanina• REO-TCRandolph-233022
•231-946-4040 (broker)
•lbradford@realestateone.com (broker)
Bought with Leonard Merrill• Sterling Realty Alpha
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, this remote 11.5 acre property offers an excellent base for hunting adventures, snowmobiling excursions, or simply living off the grid. Featuring a pole barn that is ideal for storing all of your gear and your toys, and a fixer upper cabin with electricity. Surrounded by woods and the sounds of nature, bring your vision to this secluded and tranquil Northern MI retreat and let the adventure begin!
REALCOMP #78080049062
Dec 20, 2024
Contingent
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Dec 17, 2024
Relisted
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Nov 26, 2024
Sold
$90,000
$170/sq ft
Nov 14, 2024
Contingent
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Aug 3, 2024
Listed
$125,000
$236/sq ft
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, this remote 11.5 acre property offers an excellent base for hunting adventures, snowmobiling excursions, or simply living off the grid. The property includes a pole barn that is ideal for storing all of your gear and your toys, and a fixer upper cabin with electricity. Surrounded by woods and the sounds of nature, bring your vision to this secluded and tranquil Northern MI retreat and let the adventure begin!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$720 (+7.7%)
2024
$668 (+4.4%)
2023
$640
Tax history for 7830 Willis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$720 (+7.7%)
2024
$668 (+4.4%)
2023
$640
*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
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
11.73 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
640
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
09-023-017-40
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 10 x 8
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Other
Property Features
Water Features: None
Property Information
Out Buildings: Pole Barn
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1980
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Wooded
Lot Size: 525,970
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 11.5
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: None
Heating System: None
Sewer Septic: None
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=530
School Information
School District: Benzie County Central School
School District: Benzie County Central School
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: Benzie Highway (US 31) to S on M115 to S on Wallaker Road to W on Willis Road. Directional at road. Follow Willis Road to sign on R side at property.
Municipality: Joyfield Twp
Mail City: Benzonia
Subdivision: Metes and Bounds
Municipality: Joyfield Twp
Area (Municipality): Joyfield Twp (10009)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 640
Stories: —
Lot Size: 11.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 09-023-017-40
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
3/10
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
5/10
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° 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
Benzonia, MI • 49616
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.