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  • $686,200

    509 River St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629

    4beds
    2,400sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1884
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $686,200 Zestimate®
    $286/sqft
    $3,555 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $686,200

    $618,000 - $769,000

    $3,555/mo

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    What's special

    Lake Michigan right out your front door in downtown Elk Rapids! Offered for the first time in over a half century, "Whrwythal" is a beautiful Victorian with intact architecture true to it's turn-of-the-century era. Located at one of the most desirable locations in northern Michigan, this property enjoys the experience of living across the street from Lake Michigan without waterfront taxes. Within Whrwythal (wherewithal) dwells fascinating history as it is one of the few remaining historically marked structures in the Village of Elk Rapids which is famous for it's natural beauty, history, artisan community, and abundance of nautical nature. The home is spacious, comfortable, filled with natural light, and just waiting for a new steward to refurbish this one-of-a-kind treasure. Stroll to tennis courts, shops, restaurants, and of course enjoy the best beach in town directly out your doorstep! Click on virtual tour link for incredibly realistic view of the interior

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Foyer Entrance, Mud Room, Skylights, Solid Surface Counters, Built-In Bookcase, Pantry, Vaulted Ceilings, Drywall, Paneling, Formal Dining Room, Beamed Ceilings, Workshop
    • Flooring: Concrete
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 054301003500

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1884

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Municipal

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Elk Rapids

    Other

    Other facts
    • APPLIANCES/EQUIPMENT: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Natural Gas Water Heater
    • Liv Rm Level: Main Floor
    • Din Rm Level: Main Floor
    • Kit Level: Main Floor
    • Sale/Rent: For Sale
    • MBR Level: Upper Floor
    • BR2 Level: Upper Floor
    • Fam Rm Level: Main Floor
    • BR3 Level: Upper Floor
    • BR4 Level: Upper Floor
    • Section #: 10
    • Terms: Cash, Conventional
    • ROOF: Asphalt
    • BR3 Carpet: Carpet
    • CONSTRUCTION: Frame
    • ROAD: Public Maintained, Blacktop
    • WATER: Municipal
    • BR4 Carpet: Carpet
    • STYLE: Victorian, 2+ Story
    • Kit Carpet: Vinyl
    • MBR Carpet: Wood
    • Liv Rm Carpet: Wood
    • Din Rm Carpet: Wood
    • Fam Rm Carpet: Wood
    • BR2 Carpet: Wood
    • DRIVEWAY: Private, Gravel, Alley Access
    • ZONING/USE/RESTRICTIONS: Residential
    • Originating MLS: TAAR
    • PRIMARY GARAGE: Detached
    • PARCEL DESCRIPTION: Subdivision
    • Type of Ownership: Private Owner
    • DOCUMENTS ON FILE: Sellers Disclosure, Agency Disclosure
    • TV SERVICE/INTERNET AVAIL: Cable TV, Cable Internet, DSL, WiFi
    • FIREPLACES AND STOVES: Fireplace(s), Wood, Masonry
    • HEATING/COOLING TYPES: Baseboard, Forced Air
    • HEATING/COOLING SOURCES: Natural Gas
    • INTERIOR FEATURES: Foyer Entrance, Mud Room, Skylights, Solid Surface Counters, Built-In Bookcase, Pantry, Vaulted Ceilings, Drywall, Paneling, Formal Dining Room, Beamed Ceilings, Workshop
    • Master Bath: Private
    • EXTERIOR FEATURES: Bay View, Covered Porch, Sidewalk, Porch, Screened Porch, Landscaped
    • EXTERIOR FINISH: Vinyl, Aluminum
    • SEWER: Municipal
    • FOUNDATION: Michigan Basement
    • Town: T 29N
    • LAND FEATURES: Level, Cleared
    • Laundry Level: Main Floor
    • Range: R 9W
    • Other Level: Lower Floor
    • WATER FEATURES: Great Lake, Near Pub.Access w/in 500', Water View
    • Other Floor Covering: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/24/2020Sold$420,000-6.7%$175/sqft
    Source: NGLRMLS #1873585 Report a problem
    7/20/2020Pending sale$450,000+7.1%$188/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-402 #1873585 Report a problem
    4/13/2020Sold$420,000-6.7%$175/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    11/6/2019Price change$450,000-5.3%$188/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1859681 Report a problem
    9/12/2019Price change$475,000-4%$198/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1859681 Report a problem
    8/9/2019Price change$495,000-6.6%$206/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1859681 Report a problem
    6/26/2019Price change$529,900-3.7%$221/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors #1859681 Report a problem
    1/3/2019Listed for sale$550,000-15.3%$229/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/30/2018Listing removed$649,000$270/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/16/2018Listed for sale$649,000$270/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,582 +5.4%$284,400 +14.3%
    2024$10,039 +5.8%$248,900 +16.4%
    2023$9,493 $213,800 +5.4%
    2022-- $202,900 +14.4%
    2021-- $177,400 +32.9%
    2020-- $133,500 -1%
    2017$2,782 $134,800 +3.8%
    2016-- $129,900 +0.8%
    2015-- $128,900 +3.3%
    2014-- $124,800 -4.9%
    2013-- $131,200 +3.1%
    2011-- $127,200 -14.8%
    2010-- $149,300

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 49629

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Elk Rapids Schools

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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