For sale

$215,000

653 W Elder Rd, Mancelona, MI 49659

3beds

408sqft

$1,426/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2019

40 Acres Lot

$209,400 Zestimate^®

$527/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Wood stoveFamily room additionEquipped for full-time living

This 40-acre, mostly wooded parcel is conveniently located on a paved road between Mancelona and Bellaire, close to some of northern Michigan’s best recreation. Whether you envision a northern getaway, a camping retreat, or a future homesite, the property offers multiple potential building sites and flexibility for a variety of uses. Because Custer Township has no zoning restrictions, this is a great opportunity to bring your plans and imagination to life. The property includes a 10’ x 16’ storage building and an approximately 400-square-foot tiny home equipped for full-time living, complete with a wood stove, combination washer/dryer, family room addition, well, and septic. Shanty Creek Resort, with five golf courses and more than 40 ski runs, is less than 15 minutes away and Antrim County’s notable Chain-of-Lakes is nearby as well. Make this property yours and imagine the possibilities.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 7.67 x 7.67

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Dimensions: 7.67 x 5.92

Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Dimensions: 7.58 x 5.25

Primary bathroom

Features: Private

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 7.75 x 7.67

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 7.67

Heating

Space Heater, Wood

Cooling

Window Unit(s), Window A/C Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Drywall, WiFi
Flooring: Laminate, None
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stove

Interior area

Total structure area: 408
Total interior livable area: 408 sqft
Finished area above ground: 408
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Parking features: None, Gravel

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Has view: Yes
View description: Countryside View
Waterfront features: None

Lot

Size: 40 Acres
Dimensions: 2640' x 660'
Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Cleared, Wooded, Level, Metes and Bounds

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 050402500520
Zoning description: Residential,Outbuildings Allowed

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Other
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Other, Wood Siding
Foundation: Poured Concrete, Other
Roof: Asphalt,Metal

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 2019
Major remodel year: 2024

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Not Applicable
Water conservation: Not Applicable

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Subdivision: Metes and Bounds

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Mancelona

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $527/sqft
Tax assessed value: $45,993
Annual tax amount: $1,257
Price range: $215K - $215K
Date on market: 7/18/2026
Cumulative days on market: 29 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Ownership type: Private Owner
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$209,400

$199,000 - $220,000

$1,121/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/18/2026	Listed for sale	$215,000+106.7%$527/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1948179 Report a problem
10/25/2021	Sold	$104,000$255/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201814460 Report a problem
8/17/2021	Pending sale	$104,000$255/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201814460 Report a problem
8/10/2021	Listed for sale	$104,000+48.6%$255/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201814460 Report a problem
7/24/2015	Sold	$70,000$172/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1802114 Report a problem
6/25/2015	Listed for sale	$70,000-29.9%$172/sqft
Source: Real Estate One-bellaire #1802114 Report a problem
10/22/2014	Listing removed	$99,900$245/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS #1777682 Report a problem
10/24/2013	Listed for sale	$99,900$245/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS #1777682 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,191 +4.4%	$76,700 +31.6%
2024	$1,141 +7.6%	$58,300 +16.4%
2023	$1,060	$50,100 +27.2%
2022	--	$39,400 +0.8%
2021	--	$39,100 +4%
2020	--	$37,600 +0.5%
2017	$1,585	$37,400 +5.9%
2016	--	$35,300 -1.4%
2015	--	$35,800 +0.8%
2014	--	$35,500 +1.1%
2013	--	$35,100 -0.3%
2011	--	$35,200 -34.8%
2010	--	$54,000