Enjoy the peace and quiet of life on the Betsie River from this cozy Northern Michigan cabin. Set on over two wooded acres with approximately 200 feet of private Betsie River frontage, this property offers the kind of setting buyers look for when they want to truly get away. Start your mornings with coffee on the covered porch overlooking the woods, spend your days fishing, kayaking, or relaxing from the dock at the river's edge, and end the evening around the campfire after a day in Northern Michigan. Inside, the cabin offers a comfortable layout with a main floor bedroom and full bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a second full bath upstairs. The Betsie River is protected under Michigan's Natural Rivers Act, helping preserve the natural, private, and scenic character that makes this stretch of river so special. Located close to the coastal town of Frankfort, Lake Michigan, Crystal Mountain, trails, golf, skiing, and year-round recreation, this is your place to enjoy Pure Michigan in every season. The home has also been a successful summer short-term rental managed by Vacasa. All personal property currently on site is available to purchase as a package
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
2.41 acresLot Size
$405Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by The Jon Zickert Group at Real Estate One Zickert• Real Estate One Beulah
Bought with Non-Member Agent Agent• Non-Member Office
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Market trends in 49635, MI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
+0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$433K
$176K MoM
Avg. days on market
41d
8 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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9 MoM
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Rental estimate
Est. $2,777 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3513 River Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #26022354
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$352,000
$405/sq ft
Jun 7, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$431/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70532043
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$352,000
$405/sq ft
Jun 7, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$431/sq ft
Enjoy the peace and quiet of life on the Betsie River from this cozy Northern Michigan cabin. Set on over two wooded acres with approximately 200 feet of private Betsie River frontage, this property offers the kind of setting buyers look for when they want to truly get away. Start your mornings with coffee on the covered porch overlooking the woods, spend your days fishing, kayaking, or relaxing from the dock at the river's edge, and end the evening around the campfire after a day in Northern Michigan. Inside, the cabin offers a comfortable layout with a main floor bedroom and full bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a second full bath upstairs. The Betsie River is protected under Michigan's Natural Rivers Act, helping preserve the natural, private, and scenic character that makes this stretch of river so special.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80068225
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$352,000
$405/sq ft
Jun 7, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$431/sq ft
REALCOMP #78080068225
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$352,000
$405/sq ft
Jun 7, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$431/sq ft
Enjoy the peace and quiet of life on the Betsie River from this cozy Northern Michigan cabin. Set on over two wooded acres with approximately 200 feet of private Betsie River frontage, this property offers the kind of setting buyers look for when they want to truly get away. Start your mornings with coffee on the covered porch overlooking the woods, spend your days fishing, kayaking, or relaxing from the dock at the rivers edge, and end the evening around the campfire after a day in Northern Michigan. Inside, the cabin offers a comfortable layout with a main floor bedroom and full bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a second full bath upstairs. The Betsie River is protected under Michigans Natural Rivers Act, helping preserve the natural, private, and scenic character that makes this stretch of river so special. Located close to the coastal town of Frankfort, Lake Michigan, Crystal Mountain, trails, golf, skiing, and year-round recreation, this is your place to enjoy Pure Michigan in every season. The home has also been a successful summer short-term rental managed by Vacasa. All personal property currently on site is available to purchase as a package
REALCOMP #67026022354
May 15, 2026
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$431/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1109470
Feb 28, 2013
Sold
$109,500
$126/sq ft
Oct 30, 2012
Listed
$109,000
$125/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1104822
Jan 20, 2012
Sold
$51,500
$59/sq ft
Dec 12, 2011
Listed
$52,500
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,787 (−19.5%)
2024
$2,221 (+4.6%)
2023
$2,124
Public record
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Lot size
2.41 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
05-001-087-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 156
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 82
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 102
Room Width: 68
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 185
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 101
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 124
Room Length: 98
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 82
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 94
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 87
Room Width: 153
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 870
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1970
Roof: Asphalt
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.41
Lot Size Area: 2.41
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Betsie River
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 870.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $2,308.10
Tax Assessed Value: $56,188
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: Cable/Satellite
Has Association
School Information
High School District: Benzie
Location Information
Directions: Traverse Hwy off US31 in Benzonia, go west - Traverse Hwy turns into River Rd. The private driveway is shared (before Adams Rd). Stay to your right and follow the private road. Look for the real estate directional signs. Shown by Appoitment Only.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 05-001-087-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Frankfort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
Frankfort High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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 93° 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
Frankfort, MI • 49635
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$440,000 – $532,000
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