NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4725 Franklin Trail Sterling, MI 48659

Estimated Value: $233,000 - $250,503

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,745 Sq Ft
$141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 26, 2015

Last sale price $88,500 $51 Per Sq Ft

Est. 177% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,435/month

368 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Ranch Style House
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Wooded Lot
  • Pole Barn

About This Home

As of January 2015

290' RIFLE RIVER FRONTAGE, 2 BEDROOMS, 3 BATH, FIREPLACE IN FAMILY ROOM. CENTRAL AIR, WIRED FOR GENERATOR, 30X40 POLE BARN PLUS LEAN-TO AND 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. NOT FAR FROM STATE LAND FOR TRAILS AND HUNTING. ENJOY FISHING, SWIMMING & CANOEING.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

PAM MCPHEE

MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE Listed on: 11/25/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Wiltse

WILTSE REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,739

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 2.8 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 290 Feet of Waterfront
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

HOA Fees

  • $4 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Steel Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,745 Sq Ft Home
  • Paneling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Great Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway
  • RV or Boat Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • River Access
  • Waterfront Park
  • Patio
  • Pole Barn
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Sterling Elementary School
  • Standish-Sterling Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Satellite Dish
  • TV Antenna

Community Details

  • Association fees include trash removal
  • River Valley Estates Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,739

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

2.8 Acres

HOA Fees

$4 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Estimated Year Built: 1978
  • Construction: Frame
  • Principal Residence: Yes
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Qtr Section: NE
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Year Renovated: 1978

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Water Softener Owned, Exhaust Fan, Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Propane Water Heater, Smoke Alarms(s)
  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window(s), Great Room, Drywall, Paneling
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 12x12x12x12, On Level: Main Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9x10x9x10, On Level: Main Floor
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Lower Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15x34x15x34, On Level: Lower Floor
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14x15x14x15, On Level: Main Floor
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15x19x15x19, On Level: Main Floor
  • Range: R 4E
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1745

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Pole Building(s), Workshop
  • Body Of Water: Rifle River
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Landscaped, RV Parking, Gutters
  • Exterior Finish: Stone, Steel
  • Foundation: Walkout, Block, Full Finished
  • Number Of Acres: 2.8
  • Road: Public Maintained, Gravel
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), River
  • Waterfront Frontage: 290

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air, Central Air
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Antenna, Dish TV
  • Water: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Trash Removal
  • Annual Association Fees: 50

Association/Amenities

  • Development Amenities: Water Front Park, Pets Allowed
  • Development Name: River Valley Estates

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 367
  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Wooded, Sloping
  • Lot Dimensions: 4 lots; irregular
  • Parcel Description: Subdivision
  • Percent Wooded: 75
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Rural

Tax Info

  • Summer Taxes: 583.51
  • Total Taxes: 1739
  • Winter Taxes: 1155.17
  • Year Winter: 2012

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Sterling Elementary School
  • HighSchool: Standish-Sterling Central High School
  • School District: Standish-Sterling Community Schools

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/26/2015 01/26/15 Sold $88,500 -5.9% $51 / Sq Ft
11/28/2014 11/28/14 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2013 11/25/13 For Sale $94,000 -- $54 / 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 $2,005 $106,800 $0 $0
2024 $683 $92,100 $0 $0
2023 $651 $85,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,952 $57,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,848 $61,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,811 $54,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,600 $53,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,592 $64,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,548 $57,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,487 $48,800 $0 $0
2015 $510 $51,900 $0 $0
2014 $510 $50,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $50,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    PAM MCPHEE

    MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Karen Wiltse

    WILTSE REALTY

    (989) 254-7371

    82 Total Sales

    Karen Wiltse
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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1778657

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 005-0-R23-000-367-00

Michigan Arenac County Sterling 48659

4725 Franklin Trail, Sterling, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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