We received lots of interest in this year-round home on 1.3 acres with 200+ feet along the Betsie River outside. Two stories, with living areas on the upper floor to catch the sunlight and a wraparound deck for the best overlook. Bedrooms on the lower level give you easy outdoor access in the a.m. and p.m., and you can put your work clothes right into the laundry when you come inside. Located on the river’s Serenity Bend, where you’ll find your peace and quiet paddling and fishing (river’s known for BIG fish), far away from the city. Updates include central air conditioning, a whole house generator and a two-car detached garage. Landscaped yard has sunny garden spots and shade for relaxing. The Betsie River is a state-designated Wild and Scenic River and it winds it way to Betsie Lake, near Elberta and Frankfort.
Author: Pat Stinson
SOLD! Green Lake Waterfront Home, Interlochen
Beautiful Green Lake frontage and waterside setting. This wonderfully updated lake house offers easy access to Interlochen Arts Academy and is only a half hour’s drive to Traverse City. Known for boating, swimming, paddling and fishing, Green Lake allows all water sports. You’ll enjoy your very own private dock and sandy beach area for the kids. Step inside the immaculate 4 bedroom home filled with light and lake views from picture windows and glass doors. You’ll be tempted to spend many hours in the attractive sunroom, with its water views and skylights for sunshine. A finished room in the garage currently serves as an office but could easily become a private guest room.
SOLD! Home with Crystal Lake Shared Access & Views
Shared waterfront and multiple views of Crystal Lake from this exceptional 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch home with a garage and large deck – all lovingly maintained on a nicely landscaped, elevated lot by the original owners. An extra lot protects the view 
and privacy and provides space for a future building or guest house.
Well-constructed one-level home offers lots of Pella windows and eyebrows for 
light and lake views. Highlights also include soaring ceilings, insulated walls for sound reduction between living area and bedrooms, custom shelves in all closets, and quality floor coverings such as solid oak in the living areas, (original) wool carpets in BRs, and tiled kitchen, baths and laundry.
The main bedroom suite features lake views from the sitting area, a walk-in closet, and a private bathroom with shower and jetted soaking tub.
Delightful cook’s kitchen contains everything you desire for entertaining: solid surface counters, extra prep sink, maple cabinets, granite cookstove island and bar counter with seating for 6, plus a walk-in pantry with room for a freezer.
Watch nesting eagles feed their young from the all-glass breakfast nook. Entertain in the formal dining room.
Efficient woodstove in the cozy sitting room could heat the house if needed. Bonus gas fireplace is on the flip side of the custom field stone wall.
Laundry and mudroom area are off the garage, with a conveniently located half bath.
Perks include fresh neutral paint-inside and out, new roof in 2020, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, a built-in grill on the deck and a paved driveway.
Privately shared 500 ft Crystal Lake frontage offers a dock area for private boat lifts, a place to leave your kayak and paddle board, grassy areas for hanging out, sandy beach area for kids, and fire pits for roasting marshmallows.
Short jaunt to Beulah, Frankfort, golf courses, Lake Michigan beaches and Crystal Mountain resort skiing, golfing, dining, trail hiking and spa visits.
SOLD! Home & Barn on 20 Acres, South Boardman
Home, barn, and greenhouses on 20 acres for sale in South Boardman, southeast of Traverse City. Quiet location in the country with great stargazing around the campfire. Aspiring farmers take note: $285,000! Featuring 3 bedrooms and a bath on the main floor and 2 more bedrooms, a bath, and a family room with a woodstove on the walkout lower level. The large eat-in kitchen has a fireplace in front of the dining area and lots of cupboards for your dishes, bowls, pans and pantry. Cosmetic updates and finishing touches would make this spacious home, of approximately 2,700 square feet, a winner! The land is ripe for planting with a cleared area for crops or livestock, plus vines, fruit trees and garden areas. Better hurry!
SOLD! Historic Morgan School near Sleeping Bear Dunes
Just Listed! Wow! Historic Morgan School (with school bell!) in northern Platte Township, is close to Empire and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just down Esch Road. Specifically, beautiful Otter Creek Beach on Lake Michigan and the park’s Platte Plains trail system that runs from here all the way to the mouth of the Platte River (near Riverside Canoes and Platte River Campground). 1,250 square feet circa 1880s building (updated in 1970) is on 1.5 country acres. Features include original wood floors and a drop ceiling, a kitchen and two half bathrooms. Most windows are updated. There’s hot water heat and a well and septic. Use your imagination! Zoned RES/AG. Listed at just $265,000.
SOLD! Waterfront home on Big Platte Lake, Benzie County
Christine just listed and sold this classic four bedroom home with 120 feet sandy beach frontage on all-sports Big Platte Lake in Benzie County. This desirable location in Lake Township is near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Platte River. The home’s bright interior, views of the lake, wood floors and four-season sunroom made it a fine weekly rental in summers past. The benefits of lakefront living include panoramic lake views from the deck above the boathouse.
SOLD! Countryside home on 5 acres, Beulah area
Benzie County countryside! Private wooded setting for this spacious ranch home on 5 acres next to thousands of acres of state land. Main level includes 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, livi
ng area, mudroom-laundry with a half bath, and a large eat-in kitchen with a wooded view from the breakfast bar. Full walkout lower level has two more bedrooms and a family room, and is plumbed for a third bath. Repurpose a bedroom or two for your library, den, office or workout room. Check out these additional features. You can unwind in the main floor master bedroom suite with a soaking tub and custom tile surround shower. Stay comfortable indoors all year with a 90+ furnace, added economical wood boiler and central AC. Invite friends to join you on the house-length, raised back deck. The insulated, heated garage is perfect for tinkerers. A tool shed and storage sheds make it easy to stash your outdoor gear. Located just a short distance from the Betsie River for blue ribbon fishing. Close to Crystal Mountain for skiing and golf and a quick drive to Beulah for good food and fun shopping. $379,900. Room dimensions and more details HERE
SOLD! Beulah Area Home
Views of Crystal Lake from this ranch-style home on a bluff near lake access, shopping, golf and more. Beautifully landscaped, wooded and private, with an extra lot. Vaulted ceilings and sunroom on the main level, full unfinished walkout basement for additional living space, and a deck and drywalled two-car garage. $499,900
SOLD! Great Remodeled Space, Beulah
Beulah – One mile from downtown on US-31 in Benzie County. Remodeled building with more than 6,500 square feet and 40 parking spaces. Currently set up as administrative offices with offices, cubicles, conference rooms, reception area, restrooms and kitchenette. Could be up to 4 residential units with a redesign. Other uses require zoning approval. Now $424,000. Contact us for a showing. For more details, go HERE
SOLD! Commercial Residential Parcel south of Lake Ann
LIVE WHERE YOU WORK! West of Interlochen and Reynolds Road. Mostly open, level 5 acres. Approx. 3 acres along busy US-31 zoned C-1. Approx. 2 acres of the flag-shaped parcel zoned RR. Shared highway entry, electric service and a level, graveled pad already on site. Cable TV, internet & nat. gas available in the area. Place your home and business here — workshop, artist studio-gallery, retail — or place your business in front and a rental home in back. $85,000 1895655 
18164 Honor Highway commercial and residential parcel of 5 acres
