$1,375,000

5322 Rushton Rd Central Lake, MI 49622

Estimated payment $7,645/month

Total Views 1,173
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,736 Sq Ft
$792 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 80 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Waterfront
  • River Nearby
  • Wetlands on Lot

About This Home

300’ direct Ben-way Lake frontage, 900’ direct Intermediate River frontage and 80 Acres encompass this one of a kind oasis in Northern Michigan on the upper Chain-of-Lakes being offered for the first time in 54 years. Featuring a classic farm house, 2-story 100-year old barn and 4 charming log cabins. This property would lend itself to any number of uses, including a waterfront resort, event venue, family legacy estate, corporate retreat and endless other possibilities. The 80-acres is a mix of towering hardwoods, open vistas, private water frontage and trails. Ben-way Lake offers breathtaking views and is a recreational haven for boating, fishing, kayaking and swimming. It also affords you direct access to the entirety of the upper Chain-of-Lakes, from Ellsworth to Bellaire for just over 20 miles of navigable waterways. With no township zoning, this rare opportunity is a place to let your creative ideas unfold into reality.

Listing Agent

Christian Nelson

REMAX Of Elk Rapids Listed on: 05/11/2026

REMAX Of Elk Rapids

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 80 Acre Lot
  • 300 Ft Wide Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot

Property Views

  • Water Views
  • Countryside Views

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,736 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Paneling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • River Nearby
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Metes And Bounds Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

80 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Community Features: None
  • Frontage: Waterfront, Priv Frontage (Across Rd)
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Wetlands, Some Lowland Areas, Rolling Slope, Other, Metes and Bounds
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Has Spa?: No
  • View: Water, Countryside View
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Benway Lake
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Co List Office Mls Id: T179617
  • Subdivision Name: Metes and Bounds
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1736
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Architectural Style: Farm House
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 1736
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Mud Room, Paneling
  • Number Of Buildings: 3
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Stove
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Roof: Metal
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake, River, Gradual Slope to Water
  • Waterfront?: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Frame, Wood Siding, Full Log
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Open Parking?: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Private, None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: None
  • Pets Allowed: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Central Lake Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Annually
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3484800
  • Zoning Description: Other

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

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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 $2,276 $661,100 $0 $0
2024 $20 $293,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,889 $222,300 $0 $0
2022 $3,168 $219,200 $0 $0
2021 $3,016 $194,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,961 $191,000 $0 $0
2019 $2,874 $173,200 $0 $0
2018 $2,805 $174,800 $0 $0
2017 $2,639 $175,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,585 $198,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $191,600 $0 $0
2014 -- $185,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $169,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/11/2026 05/11/26 For Sale $1,375,000 -- $792 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1945005

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 05-02-002-011-00

Michigan Antrim County Central Lake 49622

5322 Rushton Rd, Central Lake, MI

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