Crystal Lake cottage with 50 ft. waterfront. Views of this all-sports, gorgeous lake from a slightly elevated lot on the south shore, across West Crystal Drive.1930s fixer-upper cottage with three bedrooms upstairs and a lake-facing enclosed porch for dining, sleeping, reading or cocktail hour with neighbors. Pine and other paneled walls, kitchen cupboards of the era, and typical cottage floor coverings. Woodstove for chilly nights. Bunk here for the summer as you make plans to build your dream home or remodel for future Airbnb guests. Either way, this is your opportunity to begin anew in a desirable location where you can dock your boat, swim, fish, paddle and sail. From here you can walk or ride your bike to the village of Beulah shops, cafes, pubs, brewpub and amenities. Close to the Betsie Valley Trail for miles more bicycling and hiking. A short drive to Frankfort and Lake Michigan beaches. Property being sold "as-is."
Sold for $425,000
$425,000
6459 Crystal Ave, Beulah, MI 49617
3beds
608sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.25 Acres Lot
$521,900 Zestimate®
$699/sqft
$1,630 Estimated rent
Home value
$521,900
$480,000 - $574,000
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West crystal driveCrystal lake cottageCocktail hourGorgeous lakeSlightly elevated lotLake-facing enclosed porch
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christine Stapleton Cell:231-499-2698,
Stapleton Realty 231-326-4000
Bought with:
Doug Taylor, 6506040577
Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1905689
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110.88
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 7.7
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 83.22
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 7.3
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 101.6
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 8
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 75.2
- Dimensions: 9.4 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 83.5
- Dimensions: 16.7 x 5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 106.7
- Dimensions: 11 x 9.7
Heating
- Wood
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range
- Laundry: None
Features
- Cable TV, WiFi
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 608
- Total interior livable area: 608 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 608
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Lake
- Body of water: Crystal Lake
- Frontage type: Priv Frontage (Across Rd)
- Frontage length: 50
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 x 223
- Features: Level, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 100202700400
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: NA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Beulah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $699/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $339,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,717
- Price range: $425K - $425K
- Date on market: 10/8/2022
- Cumulative days on market: 602 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2023 | Sold | $425,000-11.4%$699/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1905689 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $479,900$789/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1905689 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2023 | Pending sale | $479,900$789/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1905689 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $479,900-3.8%$789/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1905689 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2022 | Listing removed | $499,000$821/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1895161 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $499,000$821/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1895161 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,717 +223.4% | $169,700 +9% |
| 2024 | $2,077 +373.2% | $155,700 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $439 | $150,400 +7.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $139,600 -0.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $139,800 +67.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $83,500 -28% |
| 2019 | -- | $116,000 +23.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $94,000 |
| 2017 | -- | $94,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $94,000 +147.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $37,967 -69.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $125,300 |
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Neighborhood: 49617
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Homestead Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Benzie Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 6/10Benzie Central Sr. High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Benzie County Central 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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