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Sold for $240,000
$240,000
4281 Franklin Trl, Sterling, MI 48659
3beds
400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.72 Acres Lot
$241,100 Zestimate®
$600/sqft
$1,774 Estimated rent
Home value
$241,100
Estimated sales range
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Listed by:
Denise Vinson,
Century 21 Signature Realty Midland
Bought with:
Sammy Khraishi, 6501412894
Homes Main Realty LLC
Source: MIDMLS,MLS#: 50205792
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 23 x 12
Heating
- LP/Propane Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Propane Hot Water
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,000
- Total interior livable area: 400 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Garage(s), Detached, Electric in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Lake/River Access, River Front
- Body of water: Rifle River
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 84
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
- Dimensions: 126 x 265 x 84 x 257
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0050R2200023200
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch,Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sterling
- Subdivision: Rifle River Valley Estates
Other
Other facts
- Price range: $240K - $240K
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Pending sale | $245,000+2.1%$613/sqft |
Source:  MIDMLS #50205792 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $240,000-2%$600/sqft |
Source: MIDMLS #50205792 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000-15.2%$613/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1944303 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listing removed | $289,000$723/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #79080050731 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Price change | $289,000-6.5%$723/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1927254 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2025 | Price change | $309,000-4.9%$773/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1927254 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Price change | $325,000+8.7%$813/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1927254 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Pending sale | $298,888$747/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20230032622 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $298,888$747/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20230032622 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,614 +2.8% | $84,400 +18.5% |
| 2024 | $3,514 +181.8% | $71,200 +6% |
| 2023 | $1,247 +4.7% | $67,200 +60% |
| 2022 | $1,191 | $42,000 -7.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $45,300 +15.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $39,100 +2.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $38,300 -14.9% |
| 2018 | $1,210 +2.7% | $45,000 +7.4% |
| 2017 | $1,177 +0.4% | $41,900 +17.4% |
| 2016 | $1,173 +212% | $35,700 -3.5% |
| 2015 | $376 | $37,000 +0.3% |
| 2014 | $376 -67.9% | $36,900 |
| 2013 | $1,173 | $36,900 -1.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $37,400 -17.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $45,200 |
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Neighborhood: 48659
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NASterling Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.8 mi
- 7/10Standish-Sterling Central High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 4.5 mi
- 7/10Standish Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Standish Sterling Comm SD
Source: MIDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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