For sale

$1,375,000

5322 Rushton Rd, Central Lake, MI 49622

10beds

3,792sqft

$9,012/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

80 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$363/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Private water frontageMix of towering hardwoodsClassic farm houseOpen vistas

300’ direct Ben-way Lake frontage, 900’ direct Intermediate River frontage and 80 Acres encompass this one of a kind oasis in Northern Michigan on the upper Chain-of-Lakes being offered for the first time in 54 years. Featuring a classic farm house, 2-story 100-year old barn and 4 charming log cabins. This property would lend itself to any number of uses, including a waterfront resort, event venue, family legacy estate, corporate retreat and endless other possibilities. The 80-acres is a mix of towering hardwoods, open vistas, private water frontage and trails. Ben-way Lake offers breathtaking views and is a recreational haven for boating, fishing, kayaking and swimming. It also affords you direct access to the entirety of the upper Chain-of-Lakes, from Ellsworth to Bellaire for just over 20 miles of navigable waterways. With no township zoning, this rare opportunity is a place to let your creative ideas unfold into reality.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 5
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Dimensions: 16.92 x 11.5

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 21.42 x 13.42

Primary bathroom

Features: Shared

Dining room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 10.25 x 8.83

Family room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 18.92 x 8.75

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 10.25 x 9.92

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 21.33 x 13.17

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Mud Room, Paneling
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Basement: Michigan Basement
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stove

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,792
Total interior livable area: 3,792 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,792
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Parking features: None, Concrete, Private

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Exterior features: Garden
Has view: Yes
View description: Countryside View, Water
Water view: Water
Waterfront features: Inland Lake, River, Gradual Slope to Water
Body of water: Intermediate River
Frontage type: Waterfront,Priv Frontage (Across Rd)
Frontage length: 1200

Lot

Size: 80 Acres
Features: Wooded, Wetlands, Some Lowland Areas, Rolling Slope, Other, Metes and Bounds

Details

Additional structures: Barn(s), Other
Parcel number: 050200201100
Zoning description: Other

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Farm House
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Log, Frame, Wood Siding, Full Log
Roof: Metal

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Subdivision: Metes and Bounds

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Central Lake

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $363/sqft
Tax assessed value: $129,030
Annual tax amount: $3,536
Price range: $1.4M - $1.4M
Date on market: 5/12/2026
Cumulative days on market: 125 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Ownership type: Private Owner
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/12/2026	Listed for sale	$1,375,000$363/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1945005 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,536 +4.8%	$661,100 +125.2%
2024	$3,374 +7.5%	$293,600 +13.8%
2023	$3,139	$257,900 +17.7%
2022	--	$219,200 +12.5%
2021	--	$194,800 +2%
2020	--	$191,000 +9.3%
2017	$2,639	$174,800 -12.1%
2016	--	$198,800 +3.8%
2015	--	$191,600 +3.1%
2014	--	$185,900 +9.8%
2013	--	$169,300 -5.4%
2011	--	$179,000 -19.4%
2010	--	$222,200