NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5550 W River Rd Glen Arbor, MI 49636

Glen Arbor Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $491,000 - $1,036,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
725 Sq Ft
$1,056/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 26, 2016

Last sale price $190,000 $262 Per Sq Ft

Est. 303% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,306/month

431 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Wooded Lot
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2016

Charming, solid 9"-14" hand-scribed full Red Pine log home. Located on a lovely, wooded lot w/100' of across-the-road frontage on the Crystal River. Cozy, efficient 725 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is minutes from Glen Arbor & Lake MI. Easy walk to downtown. Detached, 2 car Paul Maurer built garage - also new stain & new roof on home all in 2011.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David DesAutels

The Martin Company License #6501281465 Listed on: 03/20/2015

Co-Listed By

Pam Depuy

The Martin Company License #6501264183

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Fisher

Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Glen A License #6501365448

Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Glen A

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x150x100x84
  • Private Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 725 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • River Access
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,775

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Log Home, 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1986
  • Construction: Full Log
  • Principal Residence: Yes
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Section Number: 23
  • Year Updated: 2011
  • Year Renovated: 2011
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1986

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 11x11, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: Combox19, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: Combox11, On Level: Main Floor
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19x11, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 725
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 262.07
  • Range: R 14W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 725

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Garden/Storage Shed
  • Body Of Water: Crystal River
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Finish: Full Log
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Number Of Acres: 0.51
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Across Rd), River, Sandy Bottom, Vegetation to Water Edge
  • Waterfront Frontage: 100

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel, Dirt
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Detached, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Heating Cooling Types: Baseboard
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV
  • Water: Private Well

Schools

  • School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 90x150x100x84
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Tax Info

  • Summer Taxes: 928.32
  • Taxable Value: 96355
  • Total Taxes: 1774.93
  • Winter Taxes: 846.61
  • Year Summer: 2014
  • Year Winter: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2015
Closed on
May 26, 2016
Sold by
Stephen Gossett
Bought by
Russell Meyers D and Mueller Nancy
Seller's Agent
David DesAutels
The Martin Company
Buyer's Agent
Peter Fisher
Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Glen A
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,900
-26.89%
Current Estimated Value
$765,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$575,542
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2004
Sold by
Vandenbelt Nicholas G
Bought by
Gossett Stephen
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Russell Meyers D $190,000 --
Gossett Stephen $240,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Sold $190,000 -26.9% $262 / Sq Ft
05/24/2016 05/24/16 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2015 03/20/15 For Sale $259,900 -- $358 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® 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 $1,718 $221,500 $0 $0
2024 $1,206 $158,300 $0 $0
2023 $882 $137,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,619 $99,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,591 $90,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,651 $85,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,635 $83,300 $0 $0
2018 -- $88,400 $0 $0
2017 -- $88,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $112,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $110,400 $0 $0
2014 -- $89,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    David DesAutels

    The Martin Company

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  • Pam Depuy

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Pam Depuy

    The Martin Company

    (231) 590-1351

    5 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Pam Depuy
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  • Peter Fisher

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Peter Fisher

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Glen A

    (231) 735-4405

    15 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Peter Fisher
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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1796312

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 006-123-025-00

Michigan Leelanau County Glen Arbor 49636 Glen Arbor

5550 W River Rd, Glen Arbor, MI

This home is located at 5550 W River Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636 since 20 March 2015 and is currently estimated at $765,542, approximately $1,055 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 5550 W River Rd is a home located in Leelanau County with nearby schools including Glen Lake Community Schools, Glen Lake Elementary School, and The Leelanau School.

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