$135,000
SOLD OCT 13, 2025

5296 Safari Trail Gaylord, MI 49735

3 Beds
2 Baths
960 Sq Ft
10 Acres

Recently Sold

$141 Per Sq Ft

32% Below List Price

468 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Snowmobile Trail
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Located between Gaylord and Boyne Mountain, this quiet, three-bedroom, two-bath home is nestled on ten acres just minutes from downtown Gaylord. It's an ideal starter home and an up-north getaway. The property features a 24 x 24 garage for parking and storage. Most of the land is wooded, with a lovely open area around the home for outdoor activities. It's close to trails and other amenities of Northern Michigan, with potential for property expansion or development.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Christensen

Lynda's Real Estate Service Listed on: 07/02/2024

Co-Listed By

Marty Moody

Lynda's Real Estate Service License #6506043488

Last Buyer's Agent

Rhonda Thorman

Lynda's Real Estate Service

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $954

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned FR

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Snowmobile Trail

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-034-400-020-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$954

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Residential
  • Estimated Year Built: 1997
  • Lvt Date: 07/02/2024
  • Section: 34
  • Second Address Number: 5296
  • Directions: M-32, South on Hayes Tower Road to Safari Lane, Turn Left, continue to the left, home and sign are on the left.
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: MI
  • Street Designation: Trail
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1997

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fans, Deck, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Near Snowmobile Trails
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 960
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11' x 12' 9", On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10' 8" x 11' 6", On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10' 11" x 9' 6", On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: N/A
  • Basement: Crawl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: Combo, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 10' 9" x 12' 5", On Level: Main
  • Family Room: On Level: N/A
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 11' x 15', On Level: Main
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 960
  • Bathroom 1: Dimensions: 5' x 11', On Level: Main
  • Bathroom 2: Dimensions: 4' 6" x 7' 9", On Level: Main
  • Number Of Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Rooms 1: On Level: N/A
  • Rooms 2: On Level: N/A
  • Windows: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Man.-HUD-Steel Fr. & Titl
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Water Access: Neither

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport: Garage-Detached
  • Gar Car Capacity: Two and Half

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Forced Air, LP Gas
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Well Size Depth: 4" 210'

Schools

  • School District: Gaylord

Lot Info

  • Estimated Number of Acres: 10
  • Zoning: FR

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 071-034-400-020-00

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/13/2025 10/13/25 Sold $135,000 -3.5% $141 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $139,900 -5.2% $146 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $147,500 -1.6% $154 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Price Changed $149,900 -9.2% $156 / Sq Ft
03/08/2025 03/08/25 Price Changed $165,000 -2.9% $172 / Sq Ft
12/26/2024 12/26/24 Price Changed $170,000 -2.9% $177 / Sq Ft
11/21/2024 11/21/24 Price Changed $175,000 -2.8% $182 / Sq Ft
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Price Changed $180,000 -5.2% $188 / Sq Ft
09/02/2024 09/02/24 Price Changed $189,900 -5.0% $198 / Sq Ft
07/02/2024 07/02/24 For Sale $199,900 -- $208 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Michigan MLS

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 $954 $93,200 $0 $0
2024 $553 $63,100 $0 $0
2023 $891 $52,200 $0 $0
2022 $848 $47,200 $0 $0
2021 $841 $44,300 $0 $0
2020 $946 $42,400 $0 $0
2019 $942 $39,800 $0 $0
2018 -- $39,700 $39,700 $0
2017 -- $39,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $39,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $39,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Christensen

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Chris Christensen

    Lynda's Real Estate Service

    (231) 675-1144

    339 Total Sales

    Chris Christensen
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  • Marty Moody

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Marty Moody

    Lynda's Real Estate Service

    (231) 633-2500

    300 Total Sales

    Marty Moody
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  • Rhonda Thorman

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Rhonda Thorman

    Lynda's Real Estate Service

    (231) 675-6004

    25 Total Sales

    Rhonda Thorman
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Map

Source: Northern Michigan MLS

MLS Number: 474252

Northern Michigan MLS

APN: 071-034-400-020-00

Michigan Otsego County Gaylord 49735

5296 Safari Trail, Gaylord, MI

This home is located at 5296 Safari Trail, Gaylord, MI 49735 and is currently priced at $135,000, approximately $140 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 5296 Safari Trail is a home located in Otsego County with nearby schools including North Ohio Elementary School, Gaylord Intermediate School, and Gaylord Middle School.

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