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    $419,900

    12549 Puffer Rd SW, Fife Lake, MI 49633

    3beds
    1,472sqft
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    $2,784/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2007
    50.4 Acres Lot
    $413,700 Zestimate®
    $285/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fenced vegetable gardenBeautiful perennial gardensRelaxing screened-in porchSpacious floor planWild berriesBright sun porch
    50.4 ACRES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN PARADISE! Escape to your own private retreat with this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 2007, perfectly situated on 50.4 picturesque acres just outside of Fife Lake and only 30 minutes from Traverse City. This exceptional property combines peaceful country living with endless opportunities for recreation, hobby farming, and outdoor adventure. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting home featuring a spacious floor plan, a bright sun porch, a relaxing screened-in porch, and a full basement offering abundant storage or additional finished living space. One of the home's most charming features is the authentic old-fashioned wood cook stove located in the sun porch—a perfect place to bake fresh homemade bread, prepare hearty country meals, or simply enjoy the warmth and nostalgic character it brings to the home. Step outside and experience a property that has been lovingly developed over the years. Beautiful perennial gardens, wild berries, fenced vegetable garden, and your own established vineyard complete with a charming sitting arbor, and a thriving orchard featuring a variety of fruit trees, allowing you to enjoy fresh harvests throughout the growing season. Whether you're picking grapes, relaxing beneath the arbor with your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine, or tending the gardens, you'll appreciate the peaceful lifestyle this property provides. The impressive 40' x 30' pole barn with an additional 40' x 12' open lean-to offers exceptional space for tractors, equipment, recreational vehicles, boats, ATVs, or all the tools needed for country living. The current owners have enjoyed raising rabbits, chickens, and other farm animals, making this an ideal property for hobby farming or those seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle. For outdoor enthusiasts, this property is truly exceptional. Tucked back in the woods is a well-built hunting blind overlooking established food plots that attract abundant deer.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Tamara McLeod Helsel 231-920-6422,

    City2Shore Real Estate Northern Michigan 231-839-0077

    Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1947814MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 124.16
      • Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.7
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 159.6
      • Dimensions: 13.3 x 12
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 159.6
      • Dimensions: 13.3 x 12
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Shared
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 96.39
      • Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.1
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 113.6
      • Dimensions: 14.2 x 8
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 336.38
      • Dimensions: 24.2 x 13.9
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Wood
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s), Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Lower Level
      Features
      • Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
      • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Concrete
      • Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
      • Basement: Full,Daylight,Finished Rooms,Interior Entry
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Stove
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,472
      • Total interior livable area: 1,472 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,472
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: None, Gravel, Private
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: 2+ Story
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Multi-Level Decking, Patio, Covered, Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Other, Garden, Dog Pen
      • Fencing: Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Countryside View
      • Waterfront features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 50.4 Acres
      • Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Evergreens, Level, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
      Details
      • Additional structures: Pole Building(s), Shed(s), Other
      • Parcel number: 00703000801
      • Zoning description: Residential,Horses Allowed,Outbuildings Allowed
      • Horses can be raised: Yes

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • 2x6 Framing, Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2007

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Private

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Fife Lake

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $285/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $71,557
      • Annual tax amount: $1,676
      • Price range: $419.9K - $419.9K
      • Date on market: 7/9/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 32 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
      • Ownership type: Private Owner
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $413,700

        $393,000 - $434,000

        $2,106/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/16/2026Price change$419,900-6.7%$285/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1947814 Report a problem
        7/9/2026Listed for sale$449,900$306/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1947814 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$1,634 +5.9%$156,500 +13.9%
        2023$1,542 +4.8%$137,400 +9.7%
        2022$1,472 $125,200 +12.5%
        2021-- $111,300 +0.4%
        2020-- $110,900 +7.9%
        2019-- $102,800 +14.1%
        2018-- $90,100 +20.5%
        2016-- $74,800 -15.4%
        2015-- $88,400 +7.9%
        2014-- $81,900 -14.7%
        2013-- $96,050 +1.5%
        2012-- $94,650 +16.6%
        2011-- $81,150
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49633

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        • District: Forest Area Community Schools

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