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  • Price cut: $10K (7/27)
    $204,900

    8937 Valley Rd NW, Rapid City, MI 49676

    2beds
    728sqft
    : 
    $1,404/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1972
    0.25 Acres Lot
    $198,900 Zestimate®
    $281/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Detached one-car garage
    Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, completely remodeled in 2021 and ready for its next chapter. At 728 square feet, this cozy gem proves that good things really do come in small packages — the ideal starter home or the ultimate up-north getaway cottage. Step outside and adventure is at your doorstep. You're just 10 minutes from the crystal-clear waters of Torch Lake and 20 minutes from the stunning Chain of Lakes. Golfers and skiers will love being only 30 minutes from championship courses and the slopes at Schuss Mountain, while Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Bellaire, and Kalkaska are all within easy reach for shopping, dining, and small-town charm. Back at home, unwind in the large, fenced-in backyard with a private fence — perfect for pets, gatherings, or simply relaxing after a day on the water or trail. The detached one-car garage offers plenty of room to store all your toys, from bikes to your off-road rig. Whether you're chasing sunsets on the lake, carving down the mountain, or exploring backroads on your next off-road adventure, this cozy cottage is the perfect basecamp for the northern Michigan lifestyle you've been dreaming of.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Cherese Villareal Cell:580-471-7778,

    Century 21 Northland-Elk Rapids 231-264-4500

    Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1947711MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Area: 110.5
      • Dimensions: 13 x 8.5
      Bedroom 2
      • Area: 108
      • Dimensions: 12 x 9
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: None
      Kitchen
      • Area: 168.75
      • Dimensions: 13.5 x 12.5
      Living room
      • Area: 168
      • Dimensions: 14 x 12
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace, Natural Gas
      Appliances
      • Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Pantry, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
      • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: Gas, None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 728
      • Total interior livable area: 728 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 728
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Dirt
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Fencing: Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Countryside View
      • Waterfront features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.25 Acres
      • Dimensions: 110' x 100'
      • Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Level, Subdivided
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 00437500400
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame, Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1972

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Private
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Not Applicable
      • Water conservation: Not Applicable

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Margy's Sub
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Rapid City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $281/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $33,735
      • Annual tax amount: $905
      • Price range: $204.9K - $204.9K
      • Date on market: 7/8/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 34 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
      • Ownership type: Private Owner
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $198,900

        $189,000 - $209,000

        $1,150/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/27/2026Price change$204,900-4.7%$281/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1947711 Report a problem
        7/8/2026Listed for sale$214,900+50.3%$295/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1947711 Report a problem
        10/5/2021Sold$143,000+2.2%$196/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1891717 Report a problem
        10/4/2021Pending sale$139,900$192/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1891717 Report a problem
        8/26/2021Contingent$139,900$192/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1891717 Report a problem
        8/13/2021Listed for sale$139,900+250.6%$192/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1891717 Report a problem
        12/4/2009Sold$39,900$55/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$896 +8.1%$41,100 +6.2%
        2023$829 +10.1%$38,700 +33.9%
        2022$753 $28,900 +2.1%
        2021-- $28,300 +20.9%
        2020-- $23,400 +8.8%
        2019-- $21,500 +2.4%
        2018-- $21,000 +14.1%
        2016-- $18,400 -12%
        2015-- $20,900
        2014-- $20,900 +3%
        2013-- $20,300 -0.7%
        2012-- $20,450 +2%
        2011-- $20,050
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49676

        Getting around

        15 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Kalkaska Public Schools

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