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5 acre hilltop oasis in the village of Benzonia. Close to markets and surrounded by woods for privacy. Spacious 3 BR, 2 BA, ranch-style home with attached garage has long views from the deck and screened/glass 3-season porch. Home has central AC, natural gas FA furnace, cable TV/internet currently. Full basement includes a 2nd garage, workshop room, partially-finished family room (roughed-in walls, easily finished), full bathroom, 2 concrete cold rooms for canning or wine storage (or lagering homebrew), a canning kitchen and 3 storage rooms. Main level living room has a trio of large, view windows and a slider to a raised deck. Primary BR has a slider to its own deck. Kitchen includes a work peninsula with sink that overlooks a dining nook with a bay window. If you need lots of storage and workspace, this is the home for you.

Country living near Traverse City. Only 5 miles west of TC, this 2-acre parcel is ready for your forever homestead. Open meadows give you countryside views and a south-facing homesite for sunshine. Rolling terrain lends itself to a walkout basement. This homesite is perfect for flower and vegetable gardens, with enough room left over to raise backyard chickens. Purchase the additional 2 acres next door and have even more room for your horses. Wildlife abounds in this area and a number of migrating birds make this area their flyover zone. From here, it’s only a couple miles to a Lake Leelanau boat launch, so bring the pontoon, motorboat and fishing gear. The TART bicycle/hiking trail to Suttons Bay or TC is just a few miles east on 614. The village of Cedar is a few miles west and a great spot to grab a cold beer, burger or burrito at the local tavern or frozen treats at the town’s popular ice cream stand. Easy-peasy commute to TC and TC West schools.

Lake Ann area 4 bedroom, 2 bath, air-conditioned, bi-level home with an attached 24×24 garage and a 24×7 storage shed. This well-maintained home rests in dappled summer sunshine on a half-acre lot with mature trees. A deck off the kitchen overlooks the big backyard. Picture a game of catch, lawn darts or s’mores around the campfire. The interior includes three large, carpeted bedrooms with exceptionally large, walk-in closets. Find easy-care, tiled floors in the entry, kitchen, dining area and bathrooms. There is a smaller bedroom/office (high speed internet available) with a closet off the living room, a few steps above the main level. The main floor features a kitchen the cooks will appreciate, with stainless appliances and a long breakfast bar/work surface in with many under-counter cabinets. Just across the room is the dining area for easy food service. This level also contains a full bathroom with granite counter and the large, primary bedroom. Find two more spacious bedrooms with another full bath on the lower level, plus a washer and dryer in the furnace room. Seller says nothing ever freezes in the insulated and drywalled garage. Newer roof (2022) and seamless gutters (2023) for your peace of mind. The landscaping lends privacy and is ideal for busy folk, or bring your gardening ideas. Located just south of Cedar Run Road, it is an easy jaunt to Lake Ann for groceries, specialty coffee drinks, dinner, or microbrews and entertainment at Lake Ann Brewing. The commute to the west side of TC is straightforward from this central location. Put the kids on the bus to Benzie or TC schools or opt for Glen Lake “school of choice.”

Private sandy beach waterfront on Big Platte Lake. Turn key 3 bedroom, 2 bath r home is turnkey including the toys for this summers fun on the lake. Big Platte lake is an all sports lake nestled next to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Home features a sunny waterside living room with lake views and a cozy stone surround fireplace. Main floor features hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, 2 bedrooms and one bath. Large raised deck for outside living and also a covered porch to sit and enjoy the afternoon shade. Guests and grandkids love the full finished basement with a family room, sleeping area and large bath with laundry. Sandy frontage is great for the kids and a firepit for summer evenings. A large detached garage houses the toys and cars. Close to the Platte river to paddle to Lake Michigan. Near Frankfort, Beulah and Honor for shopping, golf and dining.

Little Platte Lake waterfront home is designed for maximum relaxation with 127 feet lake frontage and elevated views on 2.5 acres including an attached, two-car garage and pole building. If you enjoy private nooks for reading, lake-gazing and gathering, this immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA offers several. There are separate lake-facing living and sitting rooms plus two dining areas on the main floor, and a finished family room and wood-paneled room on the basement level. Extensive decking running the length of the house and beyond leads to an outdoor sitting room in the side yard for private conversation or garden and lake gazing. Vaulted wood ceilings throughout the home lend spaciousness and a modern cabin ambiance. The floor-to-ceiling cut-stone fireplace in the living room adds to the cabin feel. Lake views are captured by multiple windows, including a dining room bay window, French doors and a slider. A patio off the deck includes a sunken fire ring. Outside the fenced garden is a spacious lawn with a second firepit. This home mirrors its outstanding location near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in every possible way. Be ready to swim, pontoon, kayak and fish this 800-acre, quiet lake.

Investors: Take a look at this rented, well-maintained duplex situated on a one-way street in downtown Frankfort. Located just blocks from the beach, these 2 BR 1 BA units include access to a clean, unfinished basement and a sunny backyard. Tenants currently use the alley parking and there is a potential spot for a garage. The 1,536 square-foot building includes separate utilities for each unit, 2 newer forced-air furnaces and air conditioning. On the west side of M-22, this quieter spot on Forest Avenue is an easy stroll to downtown amenities such as shops, eateries, the movie theater, marina and parks.

This Village of Empire 3BR, 2.5 BA is in the New Neighborhood, a walk able, “smart” community with views of forested hills in the National Park. Stroll or bicycle a few blocks to village amenities, a public Lake Michigan beach and hiking trails in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore. This delightful, bright, move-in-ready home, two-car garage and irrigated yard are in sunshine and shade. Interior features include a main floor primary suite, full basement with inside/outside access, an instant hot water system in the large kitchen, gas woodstove in the living area, wood floors in the living and dining rooms, vaulted ceilings, numerous Mission-style windows, fresh paint, A/C, a high-efficiency furnace and an EPS security system. Whole home Generac generator. Outside, you’ll find a covered front porch for relaxing with family, guests and neighbors. Or take a quiet evening/morning break inside the screened porch. A whole-house generator and newer roof keep you good-to-go in inclement weather. Enjoy the neighborhood common area and participate in the community garden. Services include city water and a common septic system. This property is in a highly desirable location super close to the National Lake shore. It is within the Glen Lake School District, which includes student sports and music programs. It’s a straight 26-mile commute to Traverse City, with all the amenities of a resort destination and year-’round city, including a vibrant nightlife.

Motivated seller offers a quiet and secluded 10 acres with rolling hardwood forest southwest of Traverse City. Find this 3 BR, 3 BA well-maintained, spacious ranch home via a circular drive bordered by a beautiful irrigated lawn & perennial gardens. The residence features a house-length deck, a patio, and an attached 2-car garage. The main floor of the home includes a bright living room with a natural stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and skylights, and a primary bedroom suite with wood flooring and a custom tiled shower and W/D hookups in the updated bath. The main level has a guest bedroom, kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, bay window dining room with a wood floor, and an office. Walkout lower level includes a finished family room, large bedroom with a walk-in closet, convenient full bath, plus a second laundry and a (large!) storage area. Multiple updates include the roof and economical indirect hot water. An on-demand generator keeps you ready for any weather. The insulated workshop has running water and radiant in-floor heat ready to connect to your choice of heat source (wood burner or gas). A half-mile of winding walking trails lead you up and down and around the hardwoods for sightings of abundant wildlife, wild berries, spring trillium, other wildflowers, and morel mushrooms. Current internet being upgraded to high speed fiber. Thousands of state land acres offer further recreation with the nearby Betsie River is for fishing and paddling. It is an easy commute to Traverse City excitement and nightlife or to Crystal Mountain for resort skiing, dining, golfing and more.

Investors, developers and entrepreneurs. Locate your business where you love to vacation. A rare opportunity in the waterfront City of Frankfort in Benzie County. Four lots zoned for mixed-use commercial: Retail, Condo/Hotel, Restaurant/Winery/Brewery, Office & more. Three stories are allowed on the east end of Main Street. Potential view of Betsie Bay. This busy downtown is an extremely popular vacation destination as well as a darling, year-round, growing community adored by all, young professionals, boomers, residents and visitors alike for its beaches & pier, waterside parks & marinas, thriving arts scene, theatre, brewery and wide array of dining and shopping.

Investors, developers and entrepreneurs. Locate your business where you love to vacation. A rare opportunity in the waterfront City of Frankfort in Benzie County. Four lots zoned for mixed-use commercial: Retail, Condo/Hotel, Restaurant/Winery/Brewery, Office & more. Three stories are allowed on the east end of Main Street. Potential view of Betsie Bay. This busy downtown is an extremely popular vacation destination as well as a darling, year-round, growing community adored by all, young professionals, boomers, residents and visitors alike for its beaches & pier, waterside parks & marinas, thriving arts scene, theatre, brewery and wide array of dining and shopping.