You won't believe this amazing 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home on a 4.9 acre wooded lot with 6' groomed walking trails! Rose of Sharon line the large circular driveway with beautiful lilacs in both front and back. Boat launch and beach access within walking distance. Hundreds of miles of Huron National Forest trails and AuSable River nearby. Enjoy breathtaking views of wildlife from your master bedroom with full wall of windows. Walk in to a beautiful stone wood burning fireplace, custom blinds, Geothermal Heat throughout with Electric baseboard heat as backup. Beautiful Homecrest knotty pine throughout. Granite countertops and walk in pantry in kitchen. Gorgeous 15 ft Gazebo has electric weather proofed wall receptacles, ceiling fan, light with remote control and so much more! Back deck is wired for 240 amp service to accommodate a hot tub. Attached 3 car garage with an additional two car garage and shed for storage. This home is extremely energy efficient and insulated! A must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
2013Year Built
4.9 acresLot Size
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Reed• JPAR - Great Lakes Bay Region
•989-349-3039 (broker)
•mreed@jpar.net (broker)
Bought with Melissa Reed• JPAR - Great Lakes Bay Region
You won't believe this amazing 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home on a 4.9 acre wooded lot with 6' groomed walking trails! Rose of Sharon line the large circular driveway with beautiful lilacs in both front and back. Boat launch and beach access within walking distance. Hundreds of miles of Huron National Forest trails and AuSable River nearby. Enjoy breathtaking views of wildlife from your master bedroom with full wall of windows. Walk in to a beautiful stone wood burning fireplace, custom blinds, Geothermal Heat throughout with Electric baseboard heat as backup. Beautiful Homecrest knotty pine throughout. Granite countertops and walk in pantry in kitchen. Gorgeous 15 ft Gazebo has electric weather proofed wall receptacles, ceiling fan, light with remote control and so much more! Back deck is wired for 240 amp service to accommodate a hot tub. Attached 3 car garage with an additional two car garage and shed for storage. This home is extremely energy efficient and insulated! A must see!
REALCOMP #61050040364
Jun 28, 2021
Sold
$235,000
$136/sq ft
Apr 30, 2021
Listed
$225,000
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$803 (+4.0%)
2024
$772 (−41.2%)
2023
$1,314 (+9.2%)
2022
$1,203 (−6.3%)
2021
$1,284 (+2.3%)
2020
$1,255 (+5.2%)
2019
$1,193 (+1.5%)
2018
$1,176 (+8.0%)
2017
$1,088 (+4.4%)
2016
$1,042 (−0.5%)
2015
$1,047 (−1.7%)
2014
$1,065 (+13.3%)
2013
$940
Tax history for 8217 Chain Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$803 (+4.0%)
2024
$772 (−41.2%)
2023
$1,314 (+9.2%)
2022
$1,203 (−6.3%)
2021
$1,284 (+2.3%)
2020
$1,255 (+5.2%)
2019
$1,193 (+1.5%)
2018
$1,176 (+8.0%)
2017
$1,088 (+4.4%)
2016
$1,042 (−0.5%)
2015
$1,047 (−1.7%)
2014
$1,065 (+13.3%)
2013
$940
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Iosco County
APN
073-R30-000-008-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 20 x 24
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Additional Garage(S), Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Electric In Garage, Gar Door Opener
Parking: Covered Parking, Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: Den/Study/Lib, Entry, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Mstr Bedroom, Great Room, Living Room, Utility/Laundry Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Water Softener (Owned)
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Natural Fireplace
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=12
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Other
Kitchen Floor Covering: Other
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 9 x 14
Dining Room Level: First
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Family Room Level: First
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: First
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Street Lights
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Features
Water Features: Lake/River Privileges, Swim Association, Beach Access
Frontage Type: Road
Property Information
Out Buildings: Gazebo, Shed
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: 1 To 4 Units
Structure Style: 1 Story
New Construction: Completed
Year Built: 2013
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Site Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Treed
Lot Size: 270,792.13
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 4.9
Roads: Country, Paved Street
Frontage: 270
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $58,898
Total Tax Year: 2020
Total Tax Amount: $1,255.08
Summer Tax Year: 2020
Summer Tax Amount: $702.10
Winter Tax Year: 2020
Winter Tax Amount: $552.98
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Electric, Geothermal
Water Heater: Electric, Geothermal
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S), Central A/C
Heating System: Baseboard, Electric Heat
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1728
School Information
School District: Hale Area Schools
School District: Hale Area Schools
Location Details
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Plainfield Twp
Mail City: South Branch
Subdivision: none
Municipality: Plainfield Twp
Area (Municipality): Plainfield Twp (35007)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Iosco County
APN: 073-R30-000-008-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Saginaw Board
Originating MLS: Saginaw
Around this home
Schools
Hale Area School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° 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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Estimated sale price
$286,000 – $346,000
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