$315,000
SOLD JAN 16, 2026

281 Blanchard Rd Petoskey, MI 49770

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,594 Sq Ft
0.79 Acres

Recently Sold

$198 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Thermal Windows
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2026

East of downtown Petoskey, this cozy 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom ranch offers rural views and authentic Up North living. Solid wood beams frame a vaulted ceiling and light-filled entry. The kitchen takes center stage with stainless steel appliances, a 6 burner gas stove and generous amount of countertop space. The roomy walk-in pantry keeps everything you need close at hand and well organized with floor to ceiling built-ins. To the left of the kitchen is a separate wing with bed and full bath. This arrangement provides great flexibility for a gameroom getaway, overnight guests, mother-in-law suite or even rental income. The 4th bedroom could be conveniently used as an office or a nursery. Three full bathrooms provide plenty of space, including an en-suite primary bath with shower and subway tile, plus a hallway bathroom with a luxuriously deep soaking tub. Newer windows, water softener, and well maintained HVAC make this an easy and efficient home to enjoy. Outside you have room to do what suits you: relax around a fire pit, grill your dinner, or build that chicken coop you've been dreaming about. Yearning to be on the water Put the kayak on the roof and head for the lake. A quick drive to iconic Northern Michigan fishing, hiking, biking and skiing beats a crowded and expensive resort stay any day. The lot is ringed with a perfect mix of beautiful birch and hardwoods on the perimeter. Close enough to all the amenities of downtown Petoskey, this ranch with a rural view could be just right for a vacation home or year-round home sweet home. Schedule your showing today and discover your perfect Northern Michigan retreat! Check out our virtual tour--

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trish Hartwick

Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Petoskey Listed on: 10/23/2025

Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Petoskey

Last Buyer's Agent

Lucia Brzezinski

Coldwell Banker Fairbairn Realty

Coldwell Banker Fairbairn Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned FF-1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,594 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Thermal Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-20-05-126-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Residential
  • Lvt Date: 10/23/2025
  • Section: 5
  • Second Address Number: 281
  • Directions: Mitchell Road east to Blanchard, left onto Blanchard, 3/4 mile to the property.
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: MI
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Cable, Ceiling Fans, Deck, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1594
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.6, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.1, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12.1 x 10, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10.10 x 12.6, On Level: Main
  • Basement: Crawl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14 x 9.4, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 10 x 14, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: On Level: N/A
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14 x 16.10, On Level: Main
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1594
  • Bathroom 1: Dimensions: 7.11 x 6.8, On Level: Main
  • Bathroom 2: Dimensions: 6.9 x 7.4, On Level: Main
  • Number Of Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Rooms 1: Dimensions: 4 x 7.7, On Level: Main
  • Rooms 2: On Level: N/A
  • Windows: Thermo, Insulated, Vinyl

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Schools

  • School District: Petoskey

Lot Info

  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.79
  • Zoning: FF-1

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-20-05-126-007

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2025
Closed on
Jan 14, 2026
Sold by
Bigelow Timothy L Life Estate
Bought by
Hansen Samuel Alan and Bodzick Abby
Seller's Agent
Trish Hartwick
Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Petoskey
Buyer's Agent
Lucia Brzezinski
Coldwell Banker Fairbairn Realty
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-20.25%
Views
243

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
327.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2021
Sold by
Bigelow Timothy L
Bought by
Bigelow Timothy L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2020
Closed on
Jan 14, 2021
Sold by
Holliday Andrew
Bought by
Bigelow Timothy L
Seller's Agent
C.T. Shuman
Real Estate One
Buyer's Agent
Trish Hartwick
Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Petoskey
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,100
29.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.53%
Original Mortgage
$107,500
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2006
Bought by
Holliday Andrew and Holliday Leda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2005
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2002
Sold by
Joslin Robert F and Joslin Robin A
Bought by
Miller Dennis and Moody Denise

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2001
Sold by
Heinz Donald L and Heinz Vickie L
Bought by
Joslin Robert F and Joslin Robin A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1999
Sold by
Krusell Vickie
Bought by
Heinz Donald L and Heinz Vickie L
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $315,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $220,000 --
Warranty Deed $77,000 --
Warranty Deed $77,000 --
Deed $100,000 --
Warranty Deed $102,000 --
Warranty Deed $94,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $107,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/16/2026 01/16/26 Sold $315,000 -9.7% $198 / Sq Ft
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Price Changed $349,000 -6.8% $219 / Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Price Changed $374,500 -5.2% $235 / Sq Ft
10/23/2025 10/23/25 For Sale $395,000 +79.5% $248 / Sq Ft
01/19/2021 01/19/21 Sold $220,000 +29.5% $138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/07/2020 12/07/20 For Sale $169,900 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Michigan 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 $2,617 $146,600 $146,600 $0
2024 $11 $135,200 $135,200 $0
2023 $2,409 $112,600 $112,600 $0
2022 $2,409 $90,400 $90,400 $0
2021 $1,193 $86,500 $86,500 $0
2020 $1,158 $55,300 $55,300 $0
2019 -- $53,100 $53,100 $0
2018 -- $49,600 $49,600 $0
2017 -- $48,800 $48,800 $0
2016 -- $46,300 $46,300 $0
2015 -- $43,000 $0 $0
2014 -- $40,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Michigan MLS

MLS Number: 478094

Northern Michigan MLS

APN: 14-20-05-126-007