Welocme to 5177 N. Benson! Check out this sprawling ranch with 179' of Ford Lake access. This immaculate home featues a knotty pine interior, many updates and an expansion. Fantastic views of the lake make this a must see year round. The 40'x23' pole barn boasts a bonus garage lounge room and lots of storage. Call today for your exclusive tour.
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
$418Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Mark Besteman• RE/MAX Lakeshore
Listed by Susan Besteman• RE/MAX Lakeshore
Bought with Therran Ferguson• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
Welocme to 5177 N. Benson! Check out this sprawling ranch with 179' of Ford Lake access. This immaculate home featues a knotty pine interior, many updates and an expansion. Fantastic views of the lake make this a must see year round. The 40'x23' pole barn boasts a bonus garage lounge room and lots of storage. Call today for your exclusive tour.
REALCOMP #71018026530
Jul 19, 2018
Sold
$215,000
$155/sq ft
Jun 11, 2018
Listed
$229,900
$166/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #18013842
Jun 7, 2018
Listing Removed
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May 30, 2018
Price Changed
$231,900
$168/sq ft
May 22, 2018
Price Changed
$233,900
$169/sq ft
May 15, 2018
Price Changed
$235,900
$171/sq ft
May 9, 2018
Price Changed
$237,900
$172/sq ft
Apr 23, 2018
Price Changed
$239,900
$173/sq ft
Apr 10, 2018
Listed
$249,900
$181/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70010566
Jun 11, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jun 7, 2018
Listing Removed
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Apr 10, 2018
Listed
$231,900
$168/sq ft
REALCOMP #71018013842
Jun 7, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2018
Listed
$231,900
$168/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #17028384
Apr 10, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 1, 2018
Price Changed
$254,900
$184/sq ft
Oct 30, 2017
Price Changed
$259,900
$188/sq ft
Oct 18, 2017
Relisted
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Aug 11, 2017
Pending
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Jul 10, 2017
Price Changed
$264,900
$192/sq ft
Jun 27, 2017
Price Changed
$269,900
$195/sq ft
Jun 13, 2017
Listed
$274,900
$199/sq ft
REALCOMP #71017028384
Apr 9, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jun 12, 2017
Listed
$254,900
$184/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #130784
Aug 22, 2003
Sold
$165,000
$119/sq ft
Jul 22, 2002
Listed
$179,900
$130/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000130784
Aug 22, 2003
Sold
$165,000
$119/sq ft
Jul 22, 2002
Listed
$179,900
$130/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,944
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mason County
APN
012-545-003-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Owned
# of Rooms Total: 11
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 11
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 27
Room Type: Living Room
Room Width: 23
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 17
Room 10 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Length: 11
Room 11 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 11
Room 12 Information
Room Width: 19
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 9
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 15 Information
Room Description: Bathroom 2
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 5
Room Type: Other
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,383
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1800
Roof: Composition
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.08
Lot Size Area: 1.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Pole Barn
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1383.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $2,515
Tax Assessed Value: $92,800
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Propane Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Mason Cnty Eastern
Location Information
Directions: From Millerton Rd. North on Benson. Stay to the right on Benson (east side of lake)to 5177. At the Tree island turn west to first right then to property. White house, 40x23 pole barn.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,944
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Mason County
APN: 012-545-003-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.1mi
4/10
Mason County Eastern Junior High/High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
7/10
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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
Fountain, MI • 49410
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Estimated sale price
$550,000 – $665,000
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