Charming place in the middle of it all. 3 bed / 1 bath, in a private setting on an acre of land. The Betsie River is only a few hundred yards away and Lake Michigan is 8 miles down the road. This is a fisherman's paradise. Crystal Lake is less than 2 miles away and so is all the shopping and dining options this great county has to offer. New floors and roof. Vinyl windows installed not long ago. This place is move in ready.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Clinton Wheeler• REO-TCFront-233021
•231-947-9800 (broker)
•reofront@realestateone.com (broker)
Bought with Hayden Bretzke• REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
Charming place in the middle of it all. 3 bed / 1 bath, in a private setting on an acre of land. The Betsie River is only a few hundred yards away and Lake Michigan is 8 miles down the road. This is a fisherman's paradise. Crystal Lake is less than 2 miles away and so is all the shopping and dining options this great county has to offer. New floors and roof. Vinyl windows installed not long ago. This place is move in ready.
WWMLS #201838302
Dec 18, 2025
Sold
$274,000
$219/sq ft
Sep 23, 2025
Listed
$279,000
$223/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1109283
Dec 19, 2012
Sold
$19,000
$15/sq ft
Sep 24, 2012
Listed
$19,000
$15/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1102947
Sep 21, 2012
Listing Removed
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Aug 5, 2011
Listed
$40,000
$32/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1098860
Sep 21, 2012
Listing Removed
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Dec 5, 2010
Listed
$50,000
$40/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1073682
Jun 19, 2007
Listing Removed
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May 31, 2007
Listed
$99,000
$79/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001073682
Jun 19, 2007
Listing Removed
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May 31, 2007
Listed
$99,000
$79/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1070432
May 22, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jan 23, 2007
Listed
$99,000
$79/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001070432
May 22, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jan 23, 2007
Listed
$99,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 16, 2005
Sold
$78,000
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 1998
Sold
$59,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$248 (−78.4%)
2024
$1,148 (+6.4%)
2023
$1,079
Tax history for 8478 Love Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$248 (−78.4%)
2024
$1,148 (+6.4%)
2023
$1,079
*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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Stories
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
02-036-010-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: Great Room
Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=12
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Main): 1
Has Primary Bath
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Dimension: 9 x 9
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Dimensions: 14 x 16
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Level: Main
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1980
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 154,268
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 1
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $61,600
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1250
School Information
School District: Benzie County Central School
School District: Benzie County Central School
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From US 31 S, head east on Love Rd. Get to the big turn to the right and you are there.
Municipality: Benzonia Twp
Mail City: Benzonia
Subdivision: na
Municipality: Benzonia Twp
Area (Municipality): Benzonia Twp (10002)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 02-036-010-00
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 • 1.7mi
3/10
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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 95° 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
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