Situated at 11720 Bennett St, sits this 3 bed, 2 bath home nestled on the edge of the village of Empire. This home is a true fixer upper that is Being sold AS IS. It is a blank slate full of potential. With fresh flooring, a coat of paint, and your creative vision, this hidden gem can shine again. Enjoy a .71 acre corner parcel (that could be split into 2 lots if a buyer so desired) complete with a 24x40 pole barn ready for your UP North toys or workshop. You are within walking distance of a variety of family owned shops, eateries, and an easy bike ride to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Traverse City is just 30 minutes away for work, business, or pleasure. If you are a first time home buyer, a savvy investor eyeing a flip project, or simply seeking a slice of Up North real estate in a prime location, don’t miss out on this opportunity brimming with potential.
Sold for $412,000
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$412,000
11720 S Bennett St, Empire, MI 49630
3beds
1,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.71 Acres Lot
$498,400 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$2,252 Estimated rent
Home value
$498,400
$468,000 - $533,000
$2,252/mo
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North real estateTraverse cityCoat of paintBlank slate
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Listed by:
TJ Shimek Cell:231-645-1351,
The Mitten Real Estate Group 231-421-1970
Bought with:
Erica Mohr, 6501388991
REO-TCRandolph-233022
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1920100
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Kitchen
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Living room
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 14 x 20
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,350
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,350
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Dimensions: 193 x 229 x 175 x 178
- Features: Wooded, Level, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Building(s)
- Parcel number: 04171900710
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Empire
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $447,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,806
- Price range: $412K - $412K
- Date on market: 3/12/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,1031 Exchange
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2024 | Sold | $412,000+8.7%$305/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1920100 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2024 | Pending sale | $379,000$281/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1920100 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $379,000$281/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1920100 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,806 +4.7% | $223,900 +0.3% |
| 2024 | $1,725 +2% | $223,300 +37.1% |
| 2023 | $1,691 -2.5% | $162,900 +17% |
| 2022 | $1,734 +2.2% | $139,200 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $1,697 +113.9% | $131,700 +17.8% |
| 2020 | $793 | $111,800 +1.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $110,200 +14.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $96,400 +7.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $89,400 -0.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $89,900 -5.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $95,200 -18.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $117,200 +3.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $112,900 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,800 -11.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $128,900 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $125,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49630
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Glen Lake Community Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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