Possible land contract terms available on this special cottage sitting right on the edge of unspoiled Herring Creek. Fish for trout and salmon from your private 141'of frontage! Scenic creek views from living and kitchen windows as well as a large deck. Cute 2-bedroom, 1-bath log cottage in a private location. Near public access and boat ramp to Lower Herring Lake. New Well 2017. Large finished 2-car garage with with work area and unfinished upstairs that has the potential to be made into guest spot or studio. House is unfinished, and has been used as a weekend and vacation cabin for years. Owners had planned to add on upon retirement. Architectural drawings for home expansion available to buyers. Heated by an efficient Vermont Castings wood stove. Make an appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$678Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Archie Williams• REMAX Bayshore - Frankfort
Listed by Julie Williams• REMAX Bayshore - Frankfort
Bought with Sandra Jackson• REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
Possible land contract terms available on this special cottage sitting right on the edge of unspoiled Herring Creek. Fish for trout and salmon from your private 141'of frontage! Scenic creek views from living and kitchen windows as well as a large deck. Cute 2-bedroom, 1-bath log cottage in a private location. Near public access and boat ramp to Lower Herring Lake. New Well 2017. Large finished 2-car garage with with work area and unfinished upstairs that has the potential to be made into guest spot or studio. House is unfinished, and has been used as a weekend and vacation cabin for years. Owners had planned to add on upon retirement. Architectural drawings for home expansion available to buyers. Heated by an efficient Vermont Castings wood stove. Make an appointment today!
REALCOMP #78001168437
Aug 25, 2017
Sold
$175,000
$260/sq ft
Jan 23, 2017
Listed
$175,000
$260/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1159830
Dec 29, 2016
Listing Removed
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Dec 29, 2016
Listing Removed
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Apr 18, 2016
Listed
$195,000
$290/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001159830
Dec 29, 2016
Listing Removed
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Apr 18, 2016
Listed
$195,000
$290/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #1150794
Nov 18, 2015
Listing Removed
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Nov 18, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 18, 2015
Listed
$195,000
$290/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001150794
Nov 18, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 18, 2015
Listed
$195,000
$290/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1141069
Nov 29, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 28, 2014
Listed
$198,900
$296/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1108779
Aug 31, 2013
Listing Removed
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Sep 2, 2012
Listed
$200,000
$298/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,256 (−17.9%)
2024
$3,965 (+4.9%)
2023
$3,778
Tax history for 1683 Elberta Resort Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,256 (−17.9%)
2024
$3,965 (+4.9%)
2023
$3,778
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
672
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
03-030-004-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener