Charming partial-fixer 3-bed, 2-bath tri-level on a wooded 0.74-acre corner lot in East Branch Estates, offering the peaceful Up North feel buyers love. With 1,720 finished sq. ft., the home includes 1,160 sq. ft. above grade featuring a bright main-floor living area and comfortable upper-level bedrooms. The walkout lower level is currently undergoing remediation and restoration during the listing period, improving utility and overall livability while still allowing room for future customization. This level adds 560 sq. ft. of cozy living space with a wood-burning fireplace, a second full bath, and direct backyard access.
Highlights include 2024 roof, 2022 windows, a leased rooftop solar panel system providing supplemental renewable energy to the home offsetting traditional electric grid costs, plus an oversized storage shed with an insulated, propane heated workshop. Enjoy rural tranquility with no HOA, private well and septic, and a paved county-maintained road just minutes from Crawford AuSable schools and the Au Sable River.
For sale
$197,000
4871 Helen Dr, Grayling, MI 49738
3beds
1,720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.74 Acres Lot
$198,200 Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 8 days
- 676
- 30
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amanda Martin 586-202-7384,
Movement Realty, LLC 586-202-7384
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261068361
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 X 9
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 5 X 9
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 24
- Dimensions: 4 X 6
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 X 14
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Finished,Walk Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,160
- Finished area below ground: 560
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Tri Level
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.74 Acres
- Dimensions: 180 x 180
Details
- Parcel number: 040452400002900
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block, Crawl Space, Poured
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: EAST BRANCH ESTATES
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Grayling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $76,111
- Annual tax amount: $2,090
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$198,200
$188,000 - $208,000
$1,879/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $197,000-1%$115/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261068361 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2026 | Listing removed | $199,000+3.1%$116/sqft |
Source:  Northern Michigan MLS #479376 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $193,000-3%$112/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1947695 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000$116/sqft |
Source: Northern Michigan MLS #479376 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listing removed | $199,000$116/sqft |
Source: Northern Michigan MLS #479376 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000+50.8%$116/sqft |
Source: Northern Michigan MLS #479376 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2021 | Sold | $132,000-5.4%$77/sqft |
Source:  WWMLS #201814449 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2021 | Price change | $139,500-10%$81/sqft |
Source:  WWMLS #201814449 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $155,000$90/sqft |
Source: WWMLS #201814449 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,090 +4.6% | $91,800 +17.8% |
| 2024 | $1,998 +4.1% | $77,900 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $1,920 | $72,500 +11.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $65,200 +9.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $59,600 +0.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $59,400 +3.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $57,600 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $1,260 +14.3% | $51,000 +10.9% |
| 2017 | $1,103 +0.8% | $46,000 +10% |
| 2016 | $1,093 | $41,800 |
| 2015 | $1,093 | $41,800 -2.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $43,000 +1.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $42,500 +8.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,100 -11.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $44,200 -3.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $45,700 |
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