Unique experiences are waiting for you on this gorgeous 78+ acre parcel featuring a variety of landscape including flat open acreage in front, valley below with some heavily wooded areas. The yurt style home features a spacious Great Room with kitchen, dining and living combined. Hallway leads to primary bedroom and bath. The walkout lower level has additional living space / bedroom and bath - storage and laundry room. The detached oversized garage has a furnished apartment with full kitchen. Groomed marked trails begin at the house. First stop is the scenic overlook of the valley below - then down into the woods and fields. Cold Creek originates on this property and the Betsie Valley Trail cuts thru for miles of biking and walking. Beginning just this year, has been used as a vacation rental. Has great potential. Seller is offering ‚Å“turn-key‚ vrbo with all furnishings. Property lends itself to other uses - it is zoned RP 2.5 acre minimum with a variety of building sites. Splits are available. Or, could be used for farming, campground. .. Very private but close to everything - less than 2 miles to Beulah/Benzonia, Crystal Lake, Betsie River. Just a little farther to Frankfort and Lake Michigan and Crystal Mountain in the other direction.
Unique experiences are waiting for you on this gorgeous 78+ acre parcel featuring a variety of landscape including flat open acreage in front, valley below with some heavily wooded areas. The yurt style home features a spacious Great Room with kitchen, dining and living combined. Hallway leads to primary bedroom and bath. The walkout lower level has additional living space / bedroom and bath – storage and laundry room. The detached oversized garage has a furnished apartment with full kitchen. Groomed marked trails begin at the house. First stop is the scenic overlook of the valley below – then down into the woods and fields. Cold Creek originates on this property and the Betsie Valley Trail cuts thru for miles of biking and walking. Beginning just this year, has been used as a vacation rental. Has great potential. Seller is offering “turn-key†vrbo with all furnishings. Property lends itself to other uses – it is zoned RP 2.5 acre minimum with a variety of building sites. Splits are available. Or, could be used for farming, campground. .. Very private but close to everything – less than 2 miles to Beulah/Benzonia, Crystal Lake, Betsie River. Just a little farther to Frankfort and Lake Michigan and Crystal Mountain in the other direction.
REALCOMP #78080050109
Oct 11, 2024
Sold
$605,000
$303/sq ft
Oct 4, 2024
Pending
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Sep 10, 2024
Contingent
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Aug 29, 2024
Listed
$599,000
$300/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1200842
Oct 19, 2020
Sold
$330,000
$165/sq ft
Oct 19, 2020
Sold
$330,000
$165/sq ft
Aug 5, 2020
Listed
$330,000
$165/sq ft
Aug 5, 2020
Listed
$330,000
$165/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #20031694
Oct 19, 2020
Sold
$330,000
$165/sq ft
Aug 5, 2020
Listed
$330,000
$165/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70154404
Oct 19, 2020
Sold
$330,000
$165/sq ft
Aug 5, 2020
Listed
$330,000
$165/sq ft
Aug 5, 2020
Listed
$330,000
$165/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001200842
Oct 19, 2020
Sold
$330,000
$165/sq ft
Aug 5, 2020
Listed
$330,000
$165/sq ft
One-of-a-kind opportunity to own a Pacific Yurt on over 78 acres in beautiful Benzie County. Pacific Yurts, Inc. is the original and world’s leading manufacturer of modern yurts; known as the company that is devoted to quality, performance and creating satisfied customers. This yurt features a main floor with a large great room, full kitchen, private bedroom, bathroom and access to a large wrap-a-round deck overlooking the wooded back yard. It also features a full walk-out lower level with full bath. The 890+ sq. ft. lower level has finished walls and ceilings and concrete floors. There is also a large two car garage with a finished apartment on the upper level. The Yurt and apartment are equipped with zoned heating, mini-split unit, water and separate septic systems ready for year-round living. There is also a large pole barn with lean-to featuring electric and water. To learn more about "Yurt Life" see https://www. yurts.com. Be sure to check out the amazing drone tour.
REALCOMP #67020031694
Oct 19, 2020
Sold
$330,000
$165/sq ft
Aug 5, 2020
Listed
$330,000
$165/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1191010
Nov 1, 2019
Listing Removed
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Nov 1, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2019
Listed
$399,000
$200/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70065549
Nov 1, 2019
Listing Removed
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Nov 1, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2019
Listed
$399,000
$200/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001191010
Nov 1, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2019
Listed
$399,000
$200/sq ft
REALCOMP #67019030351
Nov 1, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2019
Listed
$399,000
$200/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 2000
Sold
$204,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,779 (−70.8%)
2024
$9,518 (+6.5%)
2023
$8,933
Tax history for 8559 Homestead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,779 (−70.8%)
2024
$9,518 (+6.5%)
2023
$8,933
*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
78.28 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
02-036-003-00
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
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Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Heated Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air