Bring your renovation ideas and toolkit to this three bedroom A-frame home and garage on 30 acres in north Benzie County, in a fantastic country location. This true handyman special is surrounded by hardwoods but has some countryside views and an open yard for gardening, playtime and barbecues. You cannot beat the location near thousands of state land acres and trails. And its only a few miles to Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Wood-sided house and two-story garage have new metal roofs but need to be stripped to the studs in places and finished on the inside. Lots of living space here with two bathrooms, a full basement, and a 16x30 addition in back with basement â€" the perfect design for a music/art studio or sunroom, guest quarters or mother-in-law apt. Features include a brick-surround fireplace wall, multiple windows and an updated well. This kind of acreage for sale is getting harder to find, especially west of County Rd 677. Get a head start on home ownership with a roof over your head, power, running water and LOTS of potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
30 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Stapleton• Stapleton Realty
Bought with Christine Stapleton• Stapleton Realty
Source:REALCOMP #78001190316
Redfin Estimate
$367,844
$198K since sold in October 2021$3,000 since October
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 17.9% lower than the average sale price ($448K) of 6 comparable homes.
Bring your renovation ideas and toolkit to this three bedroom A-frame home and garage on 30 acres in north Benzie County, in a fantastic country location. This true handyman special is surrounded by hardwoods but has some countryside views and an open yard for gardening, playtime and barbecues. You cannot beat the location near thousands of state land acres and trails. And its only a few miles to Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Wood-sided house and two-story garage have new metal roofs but need to be stripped to the studs in places and finished on the inside. Lots of living space here with two bathrooms, a full basement, and a 16x30 addition in back with basement – the perfect design for a music/art studio or sunroom, guest quarters or mother-in-law apt. Features include a brick-surround fireplace wall, multiple windows and an updated well. This kind of acreage for sale is getting harder to find, especially west of County Rd 677. Get a head start on home ownership with a roof over your head, power, running water and LOTS of potential.
REALCOMP #78001190316
Jun 30, 2020
Sold
$170,000
May 29, 2019
Listed
$219,900
Bring your renovation ideas and toolkit to this three bedroom A-frame home and garage on 30 acres in north Benzie County, in a fantastic country location. This true handyman special is surrounded by hardwoods but has some countryside views and an open yard for gardening, playtime and barbecues. You cannot beat the location near thousands of state land acres and trails. And its only a few miles to Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Wood-sided house and two-story garage have new metal roofs but need to be stripped to the studs in places and finished on the inside. Lots of living space here with two bathrooms, a full basement, and a 16x30 addition in back with basement â€" the perfect design for a music/art studio or sunroom, guest quarters or mother-in-law apt. Features include a brick-surround fireplace wall, multiple windows and an updated well. This kind of acreage for sale is getting harder to find, especially west of County Rd 677. Get a head start on home ownership with a roof over your head, power, running water and LOTS of potential.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$905 (−58.8%)
2024
$2,194 (+4.5%)
2023
$2,099
Tax history for 11717 Fowler Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$905 (−58.8%)
2024
$2,194 (+4.5%)
2023
$2,099
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Legal Description: NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 EXC W 1/4 THEREOF SEC 16 T27N R14W 30 A M/L P.A. 11717 FOWLER ROAD 5/74 187/296 WD; BP 10/84; BP 8/86; 3/87 WD 219/61; 6/20 2020R-02812 LC; 10/21 2021R-05489 WD;
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 1,306,800
Municipality Name: PLATTE TWP
Acres: 30
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 30 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 11-016-004-00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.2mi
5/10
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi
6/10
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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
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, 2 days in 30 years
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Honor, MI • 49640
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