Tucked back off the road on 2 private, wooded acres adjoining DNR State land, 5896 Betsie Road in Interlochen offers the Up North setting you’ve been looking for—with the major work already done. This 1,800+ sq. ft., 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a possible 3rd bedroom features spacious main-floor living and an open great room designed for gathering and entertaining. Completely rebuilt and inspected from top to bottom, improvements include a brand-new roof, furnace, electrical, encapsulated crawlspace, premium flooring, fresh interior paint, and solid wood doors throughout. Outside is where this property really shines. Enjoy the new 5-person hot tub with gazebo, a 24x20 covered BBQ and entertaining area just off the dining room, a separate fire pit patio, and newly fenced garden areas. Mature evergreens have been planted along the front for added privacy, while hand-built lighted flagstone pillars welcome you up the paved driveway. A carriage house and additional storage shed provide plenty of room for your Up North toys, tools, and recreational gear. With State land right next door, this private Interlochen property offers room to roam and a hard-to-find combination of acreage, privacy, outdoor recreation, and extensive new improvements—ready for its next owner to simply move in and enjoy.
For sale
$500,000
5896 Betsie River Rd, Interlochen, MI 49643
2beds
1,838sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
2 Acres Lot
$471,800 Zestimate®
$272/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newly fenced garden areasHand-built lighted flagstone pillarsFresh interior paintSolid wood doors throughoutSeparate fire pit patioBrand-new roofPremium flooring
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DeAnna Fulco Home:616-890-6140,
REO-TCFront-233021 231-947-9800
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1949680
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 297
- Dimensions: 27 x 11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood, Geothermal, Fireplace(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Basement: Crawl Space,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,838
- Total interior livable area: 1,838 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,838
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors, Asphalt, Stone, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered, Screened
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Dimensions: 264 x 330
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds, Joins State/Federal Land
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0600600300
- Zoning description: Residential,Forest/Recreational,Horses Allowed,Outbuildings Allowed
- Other equipment: TV Antenna
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- 2x6 Framing, Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Energy Star Rating, Appliances
- Water conservation: Not Applicable
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Interlochen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $272/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,518
- Annual tax amount: $3,914
- Price range: $500K - $500K
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,MSHDA,USDA Loan,VA Loan,1031 Exchange
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$471,800
$448,000 - $495,000
$2,062/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000+96.1%$272/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1949680 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2021 | Sold | $255,000-8.9%$139/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1889674 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2021 | Pending sale | $279,900$152/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX of Michigan #1889674 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2021 | Contingent | $279,900$152/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1889674 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $279,900+265.9%$152/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1889674 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/1994 | Sold | $76,500$42/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,914 +8.4% | $121,700 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $3,612 +5% | $116,900 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $3,440 +129.2% | $105,500 +30.1% |
| 2022 | $1,501 +8.5% | $81,100 -1.2% |
| 2021 | $1,384 | $82,100 -0.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $82,700 +8.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $76,500 +7.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $71,400 +4.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $68,600 +5.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $65,200 +18.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $55,100 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $53,000 -1.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,000 -33.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,600 -1.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $82,900 -1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $84,140 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $81,630 +6.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $76,920 +9.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $70,250 +1.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,400 +0.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,180 -9.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $76,090 +11.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $68,500 |
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Neighborhood: 49643
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Westwoods Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.7 mi
- 8/10West Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 12.4 mi
- 8/10West Senior HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Traverse City West Middle School
- High: Traverse City West Senior High School
- District: Traverse City Area Public Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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