It all started with maple syrup production and developed into a very special home. Lots of labor of love here. The old Maple house was kept and now is the living room area of the house, heated with a robust wood burning fireplace. The newer addition as you enter the kitchen has laundry to the side and combined with dining room. The back deck is accessed by sliders off from the dining room. Walking down the hallway to the left is an ensuite with garden tub and full bathroom. To the right you enter a large area perfect for gathering. Complete with wet bar kitchen area, bath room and the cozy warm living room. There is a second loft bedroom with timber stairway. Perfect for multiple beds to accommodate everyone. The basement is very dry and could be converted to more space. Newer energy efficient furnace. The grounds by the house have multiple sheds and a 23x23 heated pole garage. As you journey to the back of the property you will find the multiple fingers of Betsie River which run through the property. Perfect for the one of a kind spot to keep the same or expand into your dream property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
46 acresLot Size
$622Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gordon Hodges• REO-TCFront-233021
•231-947-9800 (broker)
•reofront@realestateone.com (broker)
Bought with Ian Bertram• Real Estate One Gaylord
•989-448-8209 (broker)
•gaylord@realestateone.com (broker)
Bought with Melisa Bertram• Real Estate One Gaylord
It all started with maple syrup production and developed into a very special home. Lots of labor of love here. The old Maple house was kept and now is the living room area of the house, heated with a robust wood burning fireplace. The newer addition as you enter the kitchen has laundry to the side and combined with dining room. The back deck is accessed by sliders off from the dining room. Walking down the hallway to the left is an ensuite with garden tub and full bathroom. To the right you enter a large area perfect for gathering. Complete with wet bar kitchen area, bath room and the cozy warm living room. There is a second loft bedroom with timber stairway. Perfect for multiple beds to accommodate everyone. The basement is very dry and could be converted to more space. Newer energy efficient furnace. The grounds by the house have multiple sheds and a 23x23 heated pole garage. As you journey to the back of the property you will find the multiple fingers of Betsie River which run through the property. Perfect for the one of a kind spot to keep the same or expand into your dream property.
REALCOMP #78080008769
Aug 25, 2023
Sold
$475,000
$423/sq ft
Aug 13, 2023
Listing Removed
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Jul 13, 2023
Listed
$550,000
$490/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,049 (−21.1%)
2024
$1,329 (+635.5%)
2023
$181
Tax history for 4516 River
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,049 (−21.1%)
2024
$1,329 (+635.5%)
2023
$181
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Benzie County
APN
05-001-053-10
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 Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 23X23
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Parking: Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: Loft
Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Laminate
Kitchen Floor Covering: Laminate
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 9 x 10
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 11 x 10
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Floor Covering: Laminate
Family Room Level: Main
Family Room Dimensions: 12 x 15
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 22 x 10
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Laminate
Basement Type: Block
Laundry Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Dimensions: 6 x 7
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: River Frontage, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Betsie River
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1938
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 532
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 13,161,884
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 46
Frontage: 1316
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas, Wood
Water Heater: Propane Hot Water
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S)
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1122
School Information
School District: Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools
School District: Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools
Location Details
Municipality: Crystal Lake Twp
Mail City: Frankfort
Subdivision: METES AND BOUNDS
Municipality: Crystal Lake Twp
Area (Municipality): Crystal Lake Twp (10005)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 05-001-053-10
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
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Schools
Frankfort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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Frankfort High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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