9.95 acres with a 30' X 40' pole barn with a 2nd floor in popular Whitewater Township of Grand Traverse County. Pole barn is grandfathered in so great opportunity to own acreage with a pole barn prior to building your home. Could finish living space before you build your dream home. Zoned Agricultural - horses are allowed. Beautiful, private parcel highlighted by stunning red pines and hardwoods. Level lot with sandy soils. Near the popular Sand Lakes Quiet Area Pathway and multiple trail heads with access to tens of thousands of acres of State land for hiking, cross country skiing, ORV/snowmobiling. Elk Lake and Skegemog Lake boat launches are within 4 miles. This is a recreational paradise! Located within the desirable Elk Rapids school district. Conveniently located 2 miles East of Turtle Creek Casino, 3.5 miles from Flintfields Horse Park, within 5 miles to Meijer, 9 miles from Elk Rapids and 13 miles from downtown Traverse City. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is not guaranteed or warranted. All information should be independently verified.
Vacant landProperty Type
9.95 acresLot Size
$20,907Price/Acres
Listed by Tia Rieck• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
•231-922-2350 (broker)
•tracy@schmidthq.com (broker)
Bought with Tia Rieck• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
9.95 acres with a 30' X 40' pole barn with a 2nd floor in popular Whitewater Township of Grand Traverse County. Pole barn is grandfathered in so great opportunity to own acreage with a pole barn prior to building your home. Could finish living space before you build your dream home. Zoned Agricultural - horses are allowed. Beautiful, private parcel highlighted by stunning red pines and hardwoods. Level lot with sandy soils. Near the popular Sand Lakes Quiet Area Pathway and multiple trail heads with access to tens of thousands of acres of State land for hiking, cross country skiing, ORV/snowmobiling. Elk Lake and Skegemog Lake boat launches are within 4 miles. This is a recreational paradise! Located within the desirable Elk Rapids school district. Conveniently located 2 miles East of Turtle Creek Casino, 3.5 miles from Flintfields Horse Park, within 5 miles to Meijer, 9 miles from Elk Rapids and 13 miles from downtown Traverse City. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is not guaranteed or warranted. All information should be independently verified.
REALCOMP #78080046579
Mar 31, 2025
Sold
$205,000
Dec 17, 2024
Pending
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Oct 11, 2024
Pending
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Sep 12, 2024
Contingent
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Aug 9, 2024
Price Changed
$219,900
Jul 18, 2024
Price Changed
$224,900
Jun 2, 2024
Listed
$249,900
Greater Lansing AoR #80009230
Feb 21, 2024
Sold
$720,000
Feb 21, 2024
Sold
$720,000
Dec 12, 2023
Contingent
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Jul 24, 2023
Listed
$720,000
Jul 24, 2023
Listed
$720,000
REALCOMP #78080009230
Feb 21, 2024
Sold
$720,000
Dec 12, 2023
Contingent
—
Jul 24, 2023
Listed
$720,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,786 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,685 (+4.8%)
2023
$2,561 (+6.3%)
2022
$2,410 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,341 (+5.1%)
2020
$2,228 (−2.5%)
2019
$2,284
Tax history for 5193 Samels Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,786 (+3.7%)
2024
$2,685 (+4.8%)
2023
$2,561 (+6.3%)
2022
$2,410 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,341 (+5.1%)
2020
$2,228 (−2.5%)
2019
$2,284
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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9.95 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Grand Traverse County
APN
13-003-027-03
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Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Water Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Vacant Land / Dockominium
Sub Structure Types: Pole Barn
Lot Information
Lot Size: 32,913,173,281,317
Lot Description: Treed, Wooded
Zoning: Agricultural
Land Information
Acreage: 9.95
Roads: Gravel, Seasonal
Utilities
Utility Information
UTILITIES: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Water Available
Water: None
Sewer Septic: None
Location
School Information
School District: Elk Rapids Schools
School District: Elk Rapids Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: M-72 to Broomhead Road to Deal Road to Samels Road. Parcel is on the West side of Samels Road.
Municipality: Whitewater Twp
Mail City: Williamsburg
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: White Water Twp
Area (Municipality): White Water Twp (28013)
Public facts
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Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Traverse County
APN: 13-003-027-03
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Mill Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Cherryland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.3mi
8/10
Elk Rapids High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 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
$198,000 – $240,000
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