Welcome home to the heart of Benzie County!! Overlooking the Platte River valley where magnificent sunsets are observed, is this cute and cozy, updated 2-bedroom/1-bathroom home. A metal roof and natural gas furnace were updated in 2012, central AC in 2015, and newer stainless appliances are included in the sale. The home sits on 3 acres with a detached 2-car garage that was re-built in 2014 AND a 24x28 metal pole barn. There is plenty of room for the outdoor toys and a tool bench. The pole barn has two indoor/outdoor kennels for the furry canine friends. The kitchen includes custom maple cabinets and a farm sink. There are new exterior doors, updated electrical boxes in the basement and pole building, and a custom wood-slat wall in the living room. The driveway was just graveled and leveled. Enjoy the fresh air on your new covered porch and smell the beautiful lilacs this spring when they bloom! Seller is a licensed real estate agent/broker in the state of Michigan.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
3.02 acresLot Size
$423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Sterling• Sterling Realty Alpha
Bought with Barton Ford• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Welcome home to the heart of Benzie County!! Overlooking the Platte River valley where magnificent sunsets are observed, is this cute and cozy, updated 2-bedroom/1-bathroom home. A metal roof and natural gas furnace were updated in 2012, central AC in 2015, and newer stainless appliances are included in the sale. The home sits on 3 acres with a detached 2-car garage that was re-built in 2014 AND a 24x28 metal pole barn. There is plenty of room for the outdoor toys and a tool bench. The pole barn has two indoor/outdoor kennels for the furry canine friends. The kitchen includes custom maple cabinets and a farm sink. There are new exterior doors, updated electrical boxes in the basement and pole building, and a custom wood-slat wall in the living room. The driveway was just graveled and leveled. Enjoy the fresh air on your new covered porch and smell the beautiful lilacs this spring when they bloom! Seller is a licensed real estate agent/broker in the state of Michigan.
REALCOMP #78080016791
May 23, 2024
Sold
$259,000
$326/sq ft
May 21, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2024
Listed
$265,000
$334/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 2023
Sold
$85,000
$107/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1101300
Nov 7, 2011
Sold
$77,500
$98/sq ft
May 12, 2011
Listed
$83,500
$105/sq ft
Nice country acres close to Honor. Cute little home in good condition. Year round w/ natural gas furnace. Starter, retirement or that up north get away. 22x8 covered porch to sit & enjoy the summer breezes. Also a 24x24 garage & a newer 28x24 pole barn w/ electric. Nicely landscaped yard w/ plenty of room for that garden. Property can be split. Close to the Platte River, Lakes, golf, skiing, snowmobiles & Lake Michigan. Immediate occupancy. Call for appt.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$739 (−25.3%)
2024
$990 (+6.8%)
2023
$927
Tax history for 11997 Goose Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$739 (−25.3%)
2024
$990 (+6.8%)
2023
$927
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
991
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
07-010-008-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Kennel
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 794
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped
Lot Size Dimensions: 356 x 527 x 155 x 484
Lot Size Acres: 3.02
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $927
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: BenzieCountyCentral
Location Information
Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 991
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 07-010-008-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$319,000 – $387,000
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