Peaceful country setting for this beautiful 20 acres with farm house in the heart of Benzie County. House is 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with plenty of room to grow. Upstairs could be a family room or another bedroom. Basement also has potential for growth with space for another bedroom, workout room, use your imagination. Great bones to the house with many updates, including roof, siding, bathroom, windows, furnace, and hot water heater. Needs a few cosmetic repairs but the vintage look of this house especially the floors, doors and door handles could easily be beautiful again. Land has a mix of trees with plenty of open area. If you are a horse lover or have always dreamed of a hobby farm, this is the place for your animals to roam! Three out buildings include a sliding door garage with work shop, large "chicken coop" and storage shed. Just 10 miles to Crystal Mountain, 2 miles to Benzie Central High School and new elementary school. 5 miles from Beulah and Crystal Lake. 30 minutes to Traverse City. This is an estate settlement and is being "SOLD AS IS".
REALCOMP #78080001299
Nov 8, 2022
Sold
$240,000
$150/sq ft
Oct 11, 2022
Listed
$269,000
$168/sq ft
REALCOMP #67022043646
Nov 8, 2022
Sold
$240,000
$150/sq ft
Oct 11, 2022
Listed
$269,000
$168/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,033 (−59.7%)
2024
$2,560 (+20.0%)
2023
$2,133
Tax history for 688 S Zimmerman Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,033 (−59.7%)
2024
$2,560 (+20.0%)
2023
$2,133
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
20 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,240
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
07-029-010-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 10
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Daylight, Full
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,598
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1940
Roof: Asphalt
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 20.0
Lot Size Area: 20.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1598.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $1,168
Tax Assessed Value: $29,574
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Location
School Information
High School District: Benzie
Location Information
Directions: From Benzonia - West on Traverse Ave (Homestead Road), left on Zimmerman Road quarter mile to house on left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,240
Stories: —
Lot Size: 20 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 07-029-010-00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 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, 3 days in 30 years
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