NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1785 Elberta Resort Rd Frankfort, MI 49635

Estimated Value: $646,000 - $727,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,010 Sq Ft
$348/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 10, 2025

Last sale price $733,000 $365 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,920 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 300 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to your own slice of Northern Michigan paradise! Nestled on over 2.5 peaceful acres with 300 feet of private frontage on Herring Creek, this stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a rare opportunity to own both sides of the creek ensuring complete privacy and creating a true sanctuary for nature lovers, anglers, and those seeking serene seclusion. Enjoy exceptional fishing, active wildlife, and peaceful creekside walks that lead directly to Lower Herring Lake, all just around the corner from the public boat launch. Whether you're entertaining or unwinding, the expansive wraparound deck overlooking the creek sets the perfect stage to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds you. Inside, the home is filled with natural light and sweeping views from nearly every room on the main floor, thanks to large windows that blur the line between indoors and out. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, connecting a thoughtful floor plan. You will enjoy a cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace, open dining area with walkout access to the deck and a spacious kitchen featuring granite countertops, a large island for gathering, custom cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. Two guest bedrooms both offering views of the creek and access to the back deck share a full guest bath. Upstairs, the loft flex space is perfect for a reading nook, office, or lounge, while the private primary suite boasts its own balcony overlooking the creek, a walk-in closet, and a spacious en-suite bath. Additional highlights include a heated 2-car attached garage and a 24'x32' pole barn with 220V power perfect for storing your seasonal toys, tools, or outdoor gear. This home is set in one of the most desirable areas of Northern Michigan. Just minutes from Lake Michigan, Upper and Lower Herring Lakes, Crystal Lake, the M-22 Scenic Drive, hiking and biking trails, The City of Frankfort providing many quaint shops, restaurants and a short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kari King

Century 21 Northland-Frankfort Listed on: 10/13/2025

Century 21 Northland-Frankfort

Last Buyer's Agent

Sam Flamont

The Mitten Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 2.57 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 395x288x435x283
  • Home fronts a creek
  • 300 Feet of Waterfront
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,010 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Pole Barn

Schools

  • Frankfort Elementary School
  • Frankfort High Middle School
  • Frankfort High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Satellite Dish

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

2.57 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 2 Story, Contemporary
  • Estimated Year Built: 1991
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1991

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Cook Top
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceilings, Built-In Bookcase, Walk-In Closet(s), Loft, Solid Surface Counters, Island Kitchen, Mud Room
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 10'3"x13'10, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13'7"x11', On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15'2"x17'1", On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Private
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Primary: No
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13'5"x11', On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13'7"x17'3", On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Tile
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16'6"x19'1", On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Range: R 16W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 2010

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Pole Building(s)
  • Body Of Water: Herring Creek
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Balcony, Deck, Landscaped
  • Exterior Finish: Wood
  • Foundation: Partial, Crawl Space, Block, Unfinished, Entrance Inside
  • Number Of Acres: 2.57
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Creek
  • Waterfront Frontage: 300

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Blacktop
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Attached, Door Opener, Heated, Plumbing, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Baseboard, Central Air
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7'2"x5'7", On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Tile
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Dish TV, WiFi
  • Water: Private Well

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 395x288x435x283
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Frankfort Elementary School
  • HighSchool: Frankfort High School
  • School District: Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools
  • Middle School: Frankfort High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2012
Closed on
Sep 17, 2012
Sold by
Hejl Karen A and Hejl Luman E
Bought by
Tdm
Seller's Agent
Robert McCall
Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
Buyer's Agent
Robert McCall
Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Current Estimated Value
$689,939

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$364,939
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tdm $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Sold $733,000 +1.1% $365 / Sq Ft
10/13/2025 10/13/25 For Sale $725,000 +123.1% $361 / Sq Ft
09/17/2012 09/17/12 Sold $325,000 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/10/2012 08/10/12 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2012 05/07/12 For Sale $325,000 -- $162 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Tax History

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 $2,149 $249,100 $0 $0
2024 $21 $191,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,021 $169,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1939541

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 03-001-241-20

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