Secluded cottage in the woods with Carter Creek winding through the property. This 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage is in a very private location surrounded by creek and forest. There are 2 spring fed ponds on the property and no neighbors in sight. Carter Creek has a sandy bottom and flows into the nearby Platte River. Close to state land and 30 minutes from Traverse City. House could use some updating but the land is beautiful. .. would make a great up north cottage!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$273Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Benjamin Ewing• REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
Bought with Jane Darling• Century 21 Northland
Source:REALCOMP #78001143523
Redfin Estimate
$279,798
$190K since sold in September 2015$12K since September
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Secluded cottage in the woods with Carter Creek winding through the property. This 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage is in a very private location surrounded by creek and forest. There are 2 spring fed ponds on the property and no neighbors in sight. Carter Creek has a sandy bottom and flows into the nearby Platte River. Close to state land and 30 minutes from Traverse City. House could use some updating but the land is beautiful. .. would make a great up north cottage!
REALCOMP #78001143523
Jun 10, 2015
Sold
$90,000
$88/sq ft
Aug 5, 2014
Listed
$93,900
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$25
Tax history for 12621 Brownell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$25
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 819
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,024
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 819
Building Sq. Ft: 1,024
Legal Description: THAT PT OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 LYING S OF BROWNELL RD SEC 22 T26N R14W 5 A M/L SPLIT FROM 7-022-024-11 FOR 2008 ALONG SAME PROPERTY LINE BOUNDRY REVISION FOR 2004 PER OWNER REQUEST WITH 7-022-002-00 P.A. 12621 BROWNELL ROAD (COTTAGE) 06/15 2015R-02658 M LC; 06/15 2015R-02952 ASSIGN LC INT; 06/15 2015R-04082 WD;
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 555
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 217,800
Municipality Name: HOMESTEAD TWP
Acres: 5
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,024
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 07-022-024-11
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
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Schools
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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