Great house with 4 acres of land with Shumsky Creek in the back yard. The creek adds tranquility to this country setting. Many updates and remodels to this house have been completed. Impeccable garage, partially finished with great overhead lights and wood-burning stove, all of which makes this every man's dream garage. All square footage and room sizes are approximate and should be verified by buyer. This home is close to town and in immaculate condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
4.7 acresLot Size
$349Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Edson-Rife• EXIT Northern Shores-TC
Bought with Kimberly Kamrow• Keller Williams Northern Michigan
Great house with 4 acres of land with Shumsky Creek in the back yard. The creek adds tranquility to this country setting. Many updates and remodels to this house have been completed. Impeccable garage, partially finished with great overhead lights and wood-burning stove, all of which makes this every man's dream garage. All square footage and room sizes are approximate and should be verified by buyer. This home is close to town and in immaculate condition.
REALCOMP #78001162313
Jul 28, 2016
Sold
$184,000
$137/sq ft
Jun 11, 2016
Listed
$174,900
$131/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1098814
Feb 11, 2011
Sold
$128,500
$96/sq ft
Nov 5, 2010
Listed
$145,000
$108/sq ft
Affordable country living. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch has an open floor plan, 24 x 32 detached garage and sets on 5.35 acres (wooded and open) with a creek running through the property. Available for immediate occupancy.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,895 (+2.4%)
2024
$2,827 (+5.7%)
2023
$2,676 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,548 (+6.6%)
2021
$2,391 (+0.8%)
2020
$2,373 (−0.5%)
2019
$2,385 (−7.0%)
2006
$2,564
Tax history for 491 W Sleights Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,895 (+2.4%)
2024
$2,827 (+5.7%)
2023
$2,676 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,548 (+6.6%)
2021
$2,391 (+0.8%)
2020
$2,373 (−0.5%)
2019
$2,385 (−7.0%)
2006
$2,564
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.88 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,372
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
02-012-030-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,340
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Waterfront
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 329
Water Body Name: Creek
Lot Size Dimensions: 611 x 329
Lot Size Acres: 4.7
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: TraverseCity
Location Information
Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,372
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 02-012-030-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
Central High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 7.5mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$445,000 – $538,000
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