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
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40 Acres
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Single Family Residential
County
Antrim County
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05-04-025-005-20
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
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
$203,451
$5,549 under list price of $209K
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