$288,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025

4849 Betterly Dr Cheboygan, MI 49721

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,704 Sq Ft
2003 Built

Recently Sold

$107 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Pole Barn
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of September 2025

Enjoy peace, privacy, and the best of Northern Michigan living on this stunning Black River property. With 150 feet of private river frontage, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers over 2,600 square feet of finished living space, including a full walkout basement.
Built in 1999 and lovingly cared for, the home features an open floor plan, a spacious master suite, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. Step out onto the full-length deck and take in the gorgeous river views—your morning coffee spot just got an upgrade.
Downstairs, the walkout basement includes a half bath and room to entertain, relax, or expand. The home is equipped with central A/C and wired for a generator, offering peace of mind in all seasons.
The gently sloping yard makes it easy to reach your private dockideal for launching your pontoon or fishing boat. A large pole barn adds tons of storage space for all your toys and tools.
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Cheboygan and 15 minutes from 40,000+ acres of state land for riding, hunting, and exploring. This is the perfect home base for outdoor adventureor simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the Black River.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nate Grangood

Real Estate One Indian River Brokerage Phone: 231-238-2026 License #6501387838 Listed on: 04/21/2025

Real Estate One Indian River

Last Buyer's Agent

NON-MEMBER MLS

MLS NON-MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,223

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 150x140x150x134
  • River Front
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2,704 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Pole Barn

Schools

  • Cheboygan Elementary School
  • Cheboygan High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • T36n,R1w Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 153-012-100-011-00
  • Tax Block Sec 12

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,223

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Turn right off Black River Road onto Twin Lakes Road. Follow Twin Lakes until you reach Betterly Road and turn right. The house is located at the end of Betterly Road
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Lot Size: 150x140x150x134
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 1 Level: 1st
  • Bedroom 2 Level: 1st
  • Dining Room Level: 1st
  • Kitchen Level: 1st
  • Living Room Level: 1st
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Attribution Contact: 231-238-2026
  • PropertySubType: Residential Water
  • Road Frontage Type: River
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Maintained
  • Water Body Name: Black River
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Water Heater, Washer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Co List Office Phone: 231-238-2026
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: T36N,R1W
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1352.0
  • Architectural Style: 1+ Story
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Old MLS
  • Contract Information:Short Sale: No
  • Property Information Waterfront: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 150x140x150x134
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 3.0
  • Property Information:Style2: 1+ Story
  • Property Information Construction: HUD Sectional
  • Water Well2: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic2: Yes
  • Foundation Basement2: Yes
  • Basement Specifics Full: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Ceiling Fan: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt RangeOven: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Water Heater: Gas
  • HeatingAir Forced Air3: Yes
  • Laundry Main Level: Yes
  • HeatingAir Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Dryer2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Washer2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Drapes: Yes
  • Basement Specifics Walkout: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • BasementSpecificsBasementSize: 80
  • BasementSpecificsPercentage: 80.0
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan, Drapes, Split Bdrm Flr Plan
  • Bedroom 3 Level: 1st
  • Utility Room Level: 1st
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Features Split Bdrm Flr Plan: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Pole Building
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Exterior Features Pole Building: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Property Information:Garage Stall2: 4
  • Property Information:Garage Type2: Pole Barn

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • TaxesAndPossessionAssociationDues: No

Schools

  • Schools Elementary School: Cheboygan
  • Schools High School: Cheboygan
  • Elementary School: Cheboygan
  • Junior High Dist: Cheboygan Area
  • High School: Cheboygan

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 153-012-100-011-00

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: Sec 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2013
Sold by
Vanvelzor William and Vanvelzor Sharon Spain
Bought by
Vanvelzor Sharon Spain and Vanvelzor William Terry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Outstanding Balance
$182,184
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$125,625

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2010
Sold by
Vanvelzor William T
Bought by
Vanvelzor William and Vanvelzor Sharon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1998
Sold by
Allen David
Bought by
Vanvelzor William and Vanvelzor Nancy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1996
Sold by
Palazzolo P
Bought by
Allen D
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $47,000 --
Warranty Deed $41,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $256,500 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $288,000 -0.3% $107 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Price Changed $289,000 -3.3% $107 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $299,000 -- $111 / Sq Ft
Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,223 $159,600 $0 $0
2024 $1,456 $141,900 $0 $0
2023 $1,395 $119,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,351 $103,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,013 $89,500 $0 $89,500
2020 $2,078 $92,500 $2,000 $90,500
2019 $2,028 $93,000 $2,000 $91,000
2018 $1,983 $102,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,870 $97,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,839 $94,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $88,900 $0 $0
2014 -- $84,900 $0 $0
2012 -- $97,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 201834142

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

APN: 153-012-100-011-00