Rapid River-a dream come true! Well-maintained cottage situated on 121 feet of Rapid River and 1.5 acres! Fishing, water and wildlife viewing encouraged. Year-round home for the buyer looking for the beauty of Northern Michigan with all the amenities to enjoy nearby. Main floor living for owner with privacy for your out-of-town guests on the lower level! Views of water and countryside included. 2-car detached garage; extensive decking along 2 sides of home; walkout lower level with living quarters-bath, laundry, kitchenette, living room, bedroom (non-conforming); and a bonus sun room! Home sits back from road for a quiet, peaceful setting except for the birds, water flow, and animal population abounding.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$215Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Albrecht• REO-TCRandolph-233022
Bought with Kellie Sergent• Century 21 Northland-Elk Rapids
Rapid River-a dream come true! Well-maintained cottage situated on 121 feet of Rapid River and 1.5 acres! Fishing, water and wildlife viewing encouraged. Year-round home for the buyer looking for the beauty of Northern Michigan with all the amenities to enjoy nearby. Main floor living for owner with privacy for your out-of-town guests on the lower level! Views of water and countryside included. 2-car detached garage; extensive decking along 2 sides of home; walkout lower level with living quarters-bath, laundry, kitchenette, living room, bedroom (non-conforming); and a bonus sun room! Home sits back from road for a quiet, peaceful setting except for the birds, water flow, and animal population abounding.
REALCOMP #78001179232
May 25, 2018
Sold
$176,500
$92/sq ft
Mar 31, 2018
Listed
$179,000
$93/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #1170981
Oct 31, 2017
Listing Removed
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Oct 31, 2017
Listing Removed
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May 1, 2017
Listed
$179,000
$93/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001170981
Oct 31, 2017
Listing Removed
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May 1, 2017
Listed
$179,000
$93/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1087911
Oct 2, 2010
Listing Removed
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May 7, 2009
Listed
$159,900
$83/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1081512
May 7, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jun 2, 2008
Listed
$160,000
$83/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1075434
Nov 15, 2007
Listing Removed
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Aug 8, 2007
Listed
$195,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,681 (+1.0%)
2024
$2,654 (+8.1%)
2023
$2,456 (+10.1%)
2022
$2,231 (+2.4%)
2021
$2,178 (−5.1%)
2020
$2,295 (−0.4%)
2019
$2,304 (+53.4%)
2018
$1,502 (−0.2%)
2017
$1,504 (+2.7%)
2016
$1,465 (+3.8%)
2015
$1,412 (+6.6%)
2014
$1,325 (+6.1%)
2013
$1,249
Tax history for 7494 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,681 (+1.0%)
2024
$2,654 (+8.1%)
2023
$2,456 (+10.1%)
2022
$2,231 (+2.4%)
2021
$2,178 (−5.1%)
2020
$2,295 (−0.4%)
2019
$2,304 (+53.4%)
2018
$1,502 (−0.2%)
2017
$1,504 (+2.7%)
2016
$1,465 (+3.8%)
2015
$1,412 (+6.6%)
2014
$1,325 (+6.1%)
2013
$1,249
*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
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.86 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,080
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
004-500-007-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener