Wonderful family home in Napoleon Twp. Located on 1/2 acre country lot, nicely landscaped. Family room (20 x 14) is a newer addition overlooking peaceful backyard. Lower level features dry bar with refrigerator & beer tap. Also brick fireplace, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath. Roof, drainfield & well pump new in 2005. Immediate possession!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$121Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by LAURA WATERS• RE/MAX MID-MICHIGAN R.E.
•517-788-2633 (broker)
Bought with TODD HARDCASTLE• C-21 AFFILIATED JESTER
•517-536-8616 (broker)
Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #20006478
Redfin Estimate
$228,098
$128K since sold in August 2026$14K since September
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This home's estimate is 5.6% lower than the average sale price ($242K) of 6 comparable homes.
Wonderful family home in Napoleon Twp. Located on 1/2 acre country lot, nicely landscaped. Family room (20 x 14) is a newer addition overlooking peaceful backyard. Lower level features dry bar with refrigerator & beer tap. Also brick fireplace, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath. Roof, drainfield & well pump new in 2005. Immediate possession!
SW Michigan MLS #21069598
Sep 2, 2011
Sold
$112,000
$59/sq ft
Apr 1, 2011
Listed
$113,900
$60/sq ft
Wonderful family home in Napoleon Twp. Located on 1/2 acre country lot, nicely landscaped. Family room (20 x 14) is a newer addition overlooking peaceful backyard. Lower level features dry bar with refrigerator & beer tap. Also brick fireplace, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath. Roof, drainfield & well pump new in 2005. Immediate possession!
REALCOMP #55021069598
Sep 2, 2011
Sold
$112,000
$59/sq ft
Apr 1, 2011
Listed
$113,900
$60/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #954497
Mar 15, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 15, 2010
Listed
$138,500
$74/sq ft
REALCOMP #55021078712
Mar 15, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 15, 2010
Listed
$138,500
$74/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #940334
Nov 4, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 4, 2010
Listed
$138,500
$74/sq ft
REALCOMP #55021085440
Nov 4, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 4, 2010
Listed
$138,500
$74/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60219585
Dec 3, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2009
Listed
$152,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,400 (+2.7%)
2024
$2,337 (+9.9%)
2023
$2,127 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,025 (+1.4%)
2021
$1,997 (+0.1%)
2020
$1,995 (+0.9%)
2019
$1,977 (+11.2%)
2018
$1,778 (+3.1%)
2017
$1,725 (+3.7%)
2016
$1,664 (+2.4%)
2014
$1,625
Tax history for 5551 Benton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,400 (+2.7%)
2024
$2,337 (+9.9%)
2023
$2,127 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,025 (+1.4%)
2021
$1,997 (+0.1%)
2020
$1,995 (+0.9%)
2019
$1,977 (+11.2%)
2018
$1,778 (+3.1%)
2017
$1,725 (+3.7%)
2016
$1,664 (+2.4%)
2014
$1,625
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The intent is to provide a district in which the principal use is single family residential and other uses normally associated with residential neighborhoods. Other private and public uses are permitted subject to conditions which will ensure the use’s compatibility with the residential character of these districts. The density of the districts shall be held to a level which can be supported by existing natural resources conditions and by local public utilities, services and infrastructure.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 912
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Pool Information
Pool Type: Gunite
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NAPOLEON
Living Sq. Ft: 1,884
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 912
Legal Description: BEG 330 FT S OF W 1/4 POST OF SEC 27 TH E 223.9 FT TH S 125 FT TH S 89DEG 36'W 223.9 FT TO CEN LN OF BENTON RD TH N TO BEG. SEC 27 T3S R1E
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 27,878
Municipality Name: NAPOLEON TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.64
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,884
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 000-14-27-301-002-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ezra Eby Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
Napoleon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
5/10
Napoleon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$217,000 – $263,000
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