This 40-acre, mostly wooded parcel is conveniently located on a paved road between Mancelona and Bellaire, close to some of northern Michigan’s best recreation. Whether you envision a northern getaway, a camping retreat, or a future homesite, the property offers multiple potential building sites and flexibility for a variety of uses. Because Custer Township has no zoning restrictions, this is a great opportunity to bring your plans and imagination to life. The property includes a 10’ x 16’ storage building and an approximately 400-square-foot tiny home equipped for full-time living, complete with a wood stove, combination washer/dryer, family room addition, well, and septic. Shanty Creek Resort, with five golf courses and more than 40 ski runs, is less than 15 minutes away and Antrim County’s notable Chain-of-Lakes is nearby as well. Make this property yours and imagine the possibilities.
Single-familyProperty Type
2019Year Built
40 acresLot Size
$512Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Julia Pietrowicz• Keller Williams Northern Michigan
This 40-acre, mostly wooded parcel is conveniently located on a paved road between Mancelona and Bellaire, close to some of northern Michigan’s best recreation. Whether you envision a northern getaway, a camping retreat, or a future homesite, the property offers multiple potential building sites and flexibility for a variety of uses. Because Custer Township has no zoning restrictions, this is a great opportunity to bring your plans and imagination to life. The property includes a 10’ x 16’ storage building and an approximately 400-square-foot tiny home equipped for full-time living, complete with a wood stove, combination washer/dryer, family room addition, well, and septic. Shanty Creek Resort, with five golf courses and more than 40 ski runs, is less than 15 minutes away and Antrim County’s notable Chain-of-Lakes is nearby as well. Make this property yours and imagine the possibilities.
REALCOMP #78080071234
Sep 2, 2026
Contingent
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Aug 17, 2026
Price Changed
$209,000
$512/sq ft
Jul 16, 2026
Listed
$215,000
$527/sq ft
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This 40-acre, mostly wooded parcel is conveniently located on a paved road between Mancelona and Bellaire, close to some of northern Michigans best recreation. Whether you envision a northern getaway, a camping retreat, or a future homesite, the property offers multiple potential building sites and flexibility for a variety of uses. Because Custer Township has no zoning restrictions, this is a great opportunity to bring your plans and imagination to life. The property includes a 10 x 16 storage building and an approximately 400-square-foot tiny home equipped for full-time living, complete with a wood stove, combination washer/dryer, family room addition, well, and septic. Shanty Creek Resort, with five golf courses and more than 40 ski runs, is less than 15 minutes away and Antrim Countys notable Chain-of-Lakes is nearby as well. Make this property yours and imagine the possibilities.
REALCOMP #78080024123
May 15, 2024
Listing Removed
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Aug 10, 2021
Listed
$104,000
$255/sq ft
WWMLS #201814460
Oct 25, 2021
Sold
$104,000
$255/sq ft
Aug 10, 2021
Listed
$104,000
$255/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1152024
Jul 24, 2015
Sold
$70,000
$172/sq ft
Jun 22, 2015
Listed
$70,000
$172/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001152024
Jul 24, 2015
Sold
$70,000
$172/sq ft
Jun 22, 2015
Listed
$70,000
$172/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1136123
Oct 21, 2014
Listing Removed
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Oct 22, 2013
Listed
$99,900
$245/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 1996
Sold
$16,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,242 (+3.3%)
2024
$1,202 (+4.4%)
2023
$1,151 (+7.6%)
2022
$1,070 (−39.4%)
2021
$1,765 (+4.7%)
2020
$1,686 (+2.5%)
2019
$1,646 (+1.8%)
2018
$1,616 (+2.0%)
2017
$1,585 (+0.7%)
2016
$1,573 (+55.4%)
2015
$1,012 (+1.7%)
2014
$995
Public record
Public record
Permits
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40 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Antrim County
APN
05-04-025-005-20
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Jun 20, 2022 • Final
Electrical
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Aug 26, 2015 • Final
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Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mancelona, MI • 49659
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Mancelona. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 653 W Elder Rd
$203,492
$5,508 under list price of $209K
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