NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1632 Bester Rd Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Estimated Value: $547,000 - $702,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$247/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 17, 2025

Last sale price $580,000 $242 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,375 / mo

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 6 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • First Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

Rare opportunity on six acres for a family home or investment property. There is so much to offer at this location, the home is set up to situate a separate residence in the basement if desired. This is a unique five bedroom, 3 bath home on six acres, within biking distance from downtown, schools, ski hills, ATV trails and beaches. This home offers space for enjoyment of all outdoor activities, while still giving you the convenience of all the in town amenities. The acreage leaves room to grow and the out buildings give you space to park all the toys. This opportunity will not last long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tawna Naturkas

MTN Real Estate, LLC License #6501308875 Listed on: 08/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Mooradian

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate - HS

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate - HS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 6 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-16-08-100-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

6 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Residential
  • Lvt Date: 08/12/2025
  • Section: 8
  • Second Address Number: 1632
  • Directions: North on Emmet Heights to Bester go right house is on the left see sign
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: MI
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dishwasher, Dryer, Hot Tub, Paved Drive, Washer, Wood Floors, Wood Stove
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2400
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Lower
  • Basement: Full, Walkout, Finished
  • Dining Room: On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: On Level: Main
  • Family Room: On Level: Lower
  • Living Room: On Level: Main
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Main
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Main
  • Number Of Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Rooms 1: On Level: Main
  • Rooms 2: On Level: Lower
  • Windows: Wood Sash

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame/Site Built
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Water Access: Neither

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport: Garage-Attached
  • Gar Car Capacity: Two

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Wood, Electric Baseboard
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric

Schools

  • School District: Harbor Springs

Lot Info

  • Estimated Number of Acres: 6
  • Zoning: residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-16-08-100-009

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2014
Closed on
Mar 25, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Barb Shepherd
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate - HS
Buyer's Agent
Tawna Naturkas
MTN Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-12.06%
Current Estimated Value
$591,764

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$416,764
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.46%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Outstanding Balance
$106,482
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$485,282

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1989
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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$16,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Sold $580,000 0.0% $242 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Sale $579,900 +231.4% $242 / Sq Ft
03/31/2015 03/31/15 Sold $175,000 -12.1% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/15/2014 12/15/14 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2014 10/02/14 For Sale $199,000 -- $83 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Michigan MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,367 $188,900 $0 $188,900
2024 $23 $164,700 $0 $164,700
2023 $2,180 $126,200 $0 $126,200
2022 $2,180 $110,100 $0 $110,100
2021 $2,098 $103,200 $0 $103,200
2020 $2,057 $92,800 $0 $92,800
2019 $1,946 $101,600 $0 $101,600
2018 $1,898 $92,500 $0 $92,500
2017 -- $79,800 $0 $79,800
2016 -- $80,200 $0 $80,200
2015 -- $85,100 $0 $0
2014 -- $81,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Michigan MLS

MLS Number: 477464

Northern Michigan MLS

APN: 08-16-08-100-009

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