$250,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

5566 Bensch Rd Alger, MI 48610

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,583 Sq Ft
26.99 Acres

Recently Sold

$158 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • 26.99 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Greenhouse
  • Countryside Views
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Take a look at this charming property! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home on almost 27 acres is a peaceful retreat with plenty of space for the outdoor enthusiast and boasts two large greenhouses and a small pond. This home features an open kitchen and dining area making the home feel spacious and inviting. There is a large storage shed with a metal roof offering extra durability. A smaller shed sits closer to the home for additional storage. In between West Branch and Gladwin for added convenience and access to dining, entertainment, shopping and much more. New well in 2021.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Morris

MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE Listed on: 04/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Morris

MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE Listed on: 04/07/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,809

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 26.99 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,583 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Countryside Views
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Greenhouse
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,809

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Estimated Year Built: 1977
  • Construction: Frame
  • Principal Residence: Yes
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Section Number: 18
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1977

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range
  • Interior Amenities: Mud Room, Drywall
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 18x10
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14x8
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9x8
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 9x14
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 9x9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13x27
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1583
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 157.93
  • Range: R 2E
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1583

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Garden/Storage Shed, Greenhouse
  • Body Of Water: Private Pond
  • Exterior Features: Countryside View
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Number Of Acres: 26.99
  • Road: Public Maintained
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Dirt

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9x8, On Level: Main Floor
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Unknown
  • Water: Private Well

Schools

  • School District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Summer Taxes: 596
  • Winter Taxes: 1161
  • Year Summer: 2024
  • Year Winter: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2020
Closed on
Nov 24, 2020
Sold by
New Residl Mtg Trust 2018-4
Bought by
Lao My and Vang Chengsue
Seller's Agent
Thomas Arthur
WELCOME HOME REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Arthur
WELCOME HOME REALTY
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
25.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.79%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $100,000 Attorney Only
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $250,000 -5.7% $158 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $265,000 +165.0% $167 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Sold $100,000 +25.2% $80 / Sq Ft
11/13/2020 11/13/20 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2020 11/09/20 For Sale $79,900 -- $64 / 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 $1,809 $75,800 $0 $75,800
2024 $596 $73,800 $0 $73,800
2023 $570 $64,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,479 $52,700 $0 $0
2021 $367 $43,500 $0 $43,500
2020 $367 $41,800 $0 $41,800
2019 $978 $42,700 $0 $42,700
2018 $899 $36,900 $0 $36,900
2017 $879 $36,000 $24,900 $11,100
2016 $849 $32,600 $19,800 $12,800
2015 -- $36,200 $24,900 $11,300
2014 -- $37,200 $24,900 $12,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1932201

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 040-018-300-003-00