PRICE JUST REDUCED!! Amazing opportunity to own an up north get away! You can't beat the location! 3 miles from the Torch Lake Sand Bar (and boat ramp), 20 minutes to Traverse City, and 20 minutes to Bellaire! There are hiking and biking trails available less than a mile away. The cottage is only 10 years old and is vinyl sided with a metal roof (No Maintenace!!). Everything is in perfect condition and has fresh paint and flooring. Inside you will find a fully functional kitchen with appliances, bedroom, 3/4 bath, and a giant living room with space for more sleeping area and TV Room. There are two very large garage stalls to house your boat, ATV's, and toys! The property is a full acre (2 lots) and offers plenty of room to build an additional building or home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
0.93 acresLot Size
$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gary Scheitler• Paradise Properties USA
Bought with Tish Mallory• CENTURY 21 LEE-MAC REALTY
PRICE JUST REDUCED!! Amazing opportunity to own an up north get away! You can't beat the location! 3 miles from the Torch Lake Sand Bar (and boat ramp), 20 minutes to Traverse City, and 20 minutes to Bellaire! There are hiking and biking trails available less than a mile away. The cottage is only 10 years old and is vinyl sided with a metal roof (No Maintenace!!). Everything is in perfect condition and has fresh paint and flooring. Inside you will find a fully functional kitchen with appliances, bedroom, 3/4 bath, and a giant living room with space for more sleeping area and TV Room. There are two very large garage stalls to house your boat, ATV's, and toys! The property is a full acre (2 lots) and offers plenty of room to build an additional building or home.
REALCOMP #78001162058
Oct 28, 2016
Sold
$45,000
$78/sq ft
Jun 2, 2016
Listed
$59,900
$104/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1105515
May 13, 2012
Sold
$29,100
$51/sq ft
Mar 13, 2012
Listed
$49,900
$87/sq ft
GREAT way to get "Up North" at an affordable price! This 4 car garage was actually finished off on one side for living quarters. Offers 3/4 Bath, Kitchen/Dining area combination, Living Room area (actually one car stall converted), One bedroom and 2 car attached garage. Electric baseboard heat, on demand hot water, Well and septic are new and installed. Ready for your weekend getaway! Nice yard and future area to build your permanent home.
Public Records
Jan 2, 2004
Sold
$22,222
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,278 (+1.8%)
2024
$1,255 (+6.8%)
2023
$1,175 (+83.4%)
2022
$641 (+2.4%)
2021
$625 (+1.0%)
2020
$619 (+1.8%)
2019
$608 (−0.4%)
2018
$611 (−20.3%)
2017
$766 (−31.7%)
2016
$1,122 (−0.6%)
2015
$1,129 (+44.4%)
2014
$782 (+4.1%)
2013
$751
Tax history for 8405 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,278 (+1.8%)
2024
$1,255 (+6.8%)
2023
$1,175 (+83.4%)
2022
$641 (+2.4%)
2021
$625 (+1.0%)
2020
$619 (+1.8%)
2019
$608 (−0.4%)
2018
$611 (−20.3%)
2017
$766 (−31.7%)
2016
$1,122 (−0.6%)
2015
$1,129 (+44.4%)
2014
$782 (+4.1%)
2013
$751
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
200
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
004-300-017-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 3
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 575
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Subdivided
Lot Size Dimensions: 240 x 261 x 208 x 120
Lot Size Acres: 0.93
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Kalkaska
Location Information
Subdivision Name: HILL VIEW ESTATES
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 200
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 004-300-017-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Rapid City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
1/10
Kalkaska Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.8mi
5/10
Kalkaska High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$156,000 – $189,000
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