Welcome to your Northern Michigan lakefront retreat on beautiful all-sports Ford Lake! Situated on 100 feet of lake frontage and spanning .74 acres, this beautiful walkout ranch offers just over 2,000 finished square feet with 4 bedrooms , 2.5 baths, and breathtaking lake views throughout. Designed for year-round enjoyment and entertaining, the home features a walkout lower level with expansive windows overlooking the water. Step outside to the beautiful gazebo, creating the perfect setting for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining guests. The spacious yard is ideal for games, bonfires, and enjoying the shade of mature trees during warm summer days. The upstairs has luxury vinyl plank throughout and new carpet in the lower level. The kitchen is open floor plan and offers stainless steal appliances and an island for entertaining. The property also includes a 30 X 32 two story detached garage. Seller is a licensed realtor in the state of Michigan. Seller is a licensed realtor in the state of Michigan.
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$599,000
5029 N Benson Rd, Fountain, MI 49410
4beds
2,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
0.75 Acres Lot
$565,700 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breathtaking lake views throughoutBeautiful walkout ranchBeautiful gazebo
- 23 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rich L Rouwhorst 616-393-0444,
Carini & Associates Realtors 616-393-0444
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26046936
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Owned, Center Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 2,040 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Ford Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 285 x 100 x 285
- Features: Rolling Hills, Ground Cover
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 01254801200
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: LP Tank Owned
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Fountain
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $82,568
- Annual tax amount: $2,053
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$565,700
$537,000 - $594,000
$2,704/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000-1.8%$294/sqft |
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| 8/24/2026 | Listing removed | $610,000$299/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $610,000-2.4%$299/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $624,9990%$306/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000$306/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,186 +21.5% | $197,400 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $1,800 | $178,900 +13.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $157,200 +61.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $97,600 -4.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $102,400 +6.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $96,400 -4.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $101,100 -1.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $102,400 +6.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $95,900 +11.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $86,100 -3.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $89,200 -12.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $102,400 +15.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $88,500 |
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Neighborhood: 49410
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mason County Eastern Elementary School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





