Welcome to this classic home located in the heart of the Village of Benzonia! Nestled on a spacious wooded lot of nearly ¾ of an acre, this charming residence offers serene walking trails and a beautifully landscaped yard filled with perennials that add vibrant pops of color throughout the seasons. This four-bedroom, two-bath home features wood plank flooring and nine foot ceilings throughout, decorative trim, and the convenience of a main floor laundry. Cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace, well laid out kitchen. Enjoy the benefits of municipal water and high-speed internet, adding modern convenience to this historic gem. Location is everything, and this home delivers! Just down the road, you can walk to the award-winning Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill. You’ll also enjoy being within walking distance to Crystal Lake and downtown Beulah. The home offers an easy commute to Traverse City and is in close proximity to schools. Embrace the Pure Michigan lifestyle with proximity to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, and world-class trout streams. Whether you enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, or kayaking, this area has it all. Other nearby attractions include Point Betsie, the Interlochen Center for the Arts, and Crystal Mountain for golfing and skiing. Plus, you'll love the shopping and dining options in the charming downtown areas of Beulah, Frankfort, and Traverse City. Don’t miss this opportunity to own in Benzie County, offering both tranquility and a vibrant community lifestyle. Schedule your showing today and step into a home where classic charm meets modern convenience. (Historic Photo from the Collection of the Benzie Area Historical Society)
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
7188 Traverse Ave, Benzonia, MI 49616
4beds
1,637sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.72 Acres Lot
$311,700 Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$2,839 Estimated rent
Home value
$311,700
$293,000 - $334,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jon Zickert Work:231-882-6996,
REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027 231-882-4449
Bought with:
Karon Velek, 6501449575
Five Star Real Estate - Front St TC
Alison Siles, 6501374881
Five Star Real Estate - Front St TC
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1923224
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.83 x 13.58
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13.17 x 13.42
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10.75 x 13.58
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 9.92 x 13.58
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.75 x 13.58
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.58 x 13.67
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.17 x 13.42
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Mud Room, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Laminate
- Basement: Partial,Daylight,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,637
- Total interior livable area: 1,637 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,637
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Gravel, Private
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Garden
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
- Dimensions: 107 x 287 x 113 x 167 x 7 x 119
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Evergreens, Level, Landscaped, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 100250407900
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Village of Benzonia
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Benzonia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $46,591
- Annual tax amount: $1,753
- Price range: $280K - $280K
- Date on market: 6/7/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 71 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2024 | Sold | $280,000-5.1%$171/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1923224 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2024 | Pending sale | $295,000$180/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1923224 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2024 | Contingent | $295,000$180/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #24028828 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $295,000$180/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #24028828 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2024 | Contingent | $295,000$180/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #24028828 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $295,000+259.8%$180/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1923224 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2017 | Sold | $82,000-3.5%$50/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty solds #-3528789586622458389 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2017 | Pending sale | $85,000$52/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #1831718 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $85,000$52/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT-BENZIE #1831718 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $455 -60.2% | $109,600 +2.5% |
| 2024 | $1,142 +1.1% | $106,900 +55.4% |
| 2023 | $1,130 | $68,800 +31.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $52,400 +5% |
| 2021 | -- | $49,900 +4.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $47,700 +17.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $40,600 +28.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $31,600 +0.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $31,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $31,400 -3.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $32,400 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $33,400 |
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Neighborhood: 49616
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Homestead Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Benzie Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Benzie Central Sr. High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Homestead Hills Elementray
- Middle: Benzie Central Middle School
- High: Benzie Central Senior High School
- 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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