Priceless views and country quiet vibes, just 20 minutes south of Traverse City! This traditional 4-bedroom, 2- full bathroom stick-built farmhouse perfectly blends classic character with an open main floor. The first level features the living room with large picture windows, kitchen & dining, a main floor bedroom, full bath with a ceramic tile shower, and a dedicated laundry room. Upstairs, the massive primary suite features a full bath with ceramic tile finishes, dual closets, a seating area, & sliding glass doors that open to sweeping, elevated views of your 2-acre property—perfect for catching both stunning sunrises and sunsets. Two additional bedrooms and abundant hallway storage complete the upper level. Exterior highlights include a durable metal roof (with warranty!), double stall garage with a brand-new garage door, Outdoor entertaining space featuring both a deck and a patio equipped with a 220V hookup—ready for your future hot tub OR extend it to the garage for an EV charger! Natural gas is currently on the property and can be easily hooked up. Take a walk around the property with mature trees, blooming lilacs, humming wildlife, and gorgeous rolling country views-you’ll fall in love with the serenity & atmosphere. Forget about cookie cutter new construction, HOA fees, restrictions, pricey land with no infrastructure onsite.... This home has everything without all the limitations! Good bones, everything in place, exercise freedom on your land, with Lake Michigan and Traverse City 20 minutes away. This beautiful farm home needs some work, but with all it offers, this property provides excellent value & opportunity. Get your private tour scheduled today!
For sale
$249,900
196 E Center Rd, Kingsley, MI 49649
4beds
1,316sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2.05 Acres Lot
$288,700 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesSeating areaHumming wildlifeDual closetsGorgeous rolling country viewsMassive primary suiteMain floor bedroom
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amber Lewis 231-760-7698,
Epique Realty 248-218-2604
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1946460
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cable TV
- Basement: Partial,Michigan Basement,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,316
- Total interior livable area: 1,316 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,316
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete, Dirt
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Multi-Level Decking, Patio
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 2.05 Acres
- Dimensions: 205 x 437
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1001900700
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: na
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kingsley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $50,481
- Annual tax amount: $1,126
- Price range: $249.9K - $249.9K
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$288,700
$234,000 - $341,000
$3,242/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+275.8%$190/sqft |
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| 5/7/1996 | Sold | $66,500$51/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,126 +5.1% | $86,800 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $1,071 +5% | $76,500 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $1,020 +2.9% | $71,600 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $991 +2.5% | $65,600 +11.2% |
| 2021 | $967 -1% | $59,000 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $976 | $56,000 +3.3% |
| 2019 | $976 -5.2% | $54,200 +25.8% |
| 2018 | $1,029 | $43,100 +1.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $42,300 +3.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $40,800 +6.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $38,200 +2.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $37,200 -2.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $38,200 -12.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,500 -3.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $45,100 -0.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $45,300 -3.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $47,100 +5.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $44,800 +4.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $42,800 +4.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,800 +4.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $39,140 +14.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $34,160 +6.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $32,010 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49649
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Kingsley Area Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Kingsley Area Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10Kingsley Area High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Kingsley Area 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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- Michigan
- Grand Traverse County
- Kingsley
- 49649
- 196 E Center Rd







