NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5654 E Bennett Rd Free Soil, MI 49411

Estimated Value: $228,000 - $293,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,152 Sq Ft
$227/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 10, 2021

Last sale price $207,000 $180 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,711/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Porch
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Skylights
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2021

Bring your fly-rod and enjoy catching a Brook or hefty Brown trout along your private 108' of Big Sable River frontage or soak in natures wonder and lose yourself anywhere on your private 3.32 acre refuge. Only 15 miles East of Ludington and seven miles from Orchard Market off the beaten path is your very own well-cared for abode with a large detached garage w/plumbing, wood burner and work bench. The original build has beam ceilings which adds character to the knotty pine, rustic interior decor accented by a natural fireplace for that nostalgic feel. A recreationists dream come true!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

shane hollandsworth

Exit Northern Shores Realty License #6501309838 Listed on: 08/06/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember Agent

Non Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,300

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 3.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 108x1301x140x725x613
  • Private Waterfront
  • 108 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • No Wake Zone
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,300

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial, Other
  • LivingArea: 1152.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 593.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Block, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 209000.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Big Sable River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:No Wake: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.32
  • Lot Size Area: 3.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 108x1301x140x725x613
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 144619.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1300.0
  • Tax Year: 20

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2025
Sold by
Jacobson Family Trust and Jacobson Brian Richard
Bought by
Schmidt Richard and Schmidt Jerri
Current Estimated Value
$261,284

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2022
Sold by
Jacobson Brian R and Jacobson Bridget A
Bought by
Jacobson Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2021
Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Cotter Raymond C
Bought by
Jacobson Brian R and Jacobson Bridget
Seller's Agent
shane hollandsworth
Exit Northern Shores Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember Agent
Non Member
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$207,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-5.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.35%
Original Mortgage
$165,600
Interest Rate
2.1%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2018
Closed on
May 4, 2018
Sold by
Leonard W Eppers Ret
Bought by
Cotter Raymond C
Seller's Agent
Toni Morrison
REO - Elk Rapids-101308
Buyer's Agent
Toni Morrison
REO - Elk Rapids-101308
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$135,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.57%
Source: Public Records

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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
Schmidt Richard $350,000 Talon Group Title & Escrow
Jacobson Family Trust -- --
Jacobson Brian R $207,000 None Available
Cotter Raymond C $135,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jacobson Brian R $165,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Sold $207,000 0.0% $180 / Sq Ft
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Sold $207,000 -5.5% $180 / Sq Ft
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2021 08/06/21 For Sale $219,000 +4.8% $190 / Sq Ft
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Price Changed $209,000 -4.6% $181 / Sq Ft
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Price Changed $219,000 -4.4% $190 / Sq Ft
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Price Changed $229,000 -2.5% $199 / Sq Ft
06/10/2021 06/10/21 For Sale $234,900 +74.0% $204 / Sq Ft
05/04/2018 05/04/18 Sold $135,000 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
05/04/2018 05/04/18 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2018 05/04/18 For Sale $135,000 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association 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
2024 -- $101,000 $101,000 $0
2023 -- $75,900 $75,900 $0
2022 -- $63,600 $0 $0
2021 $715 $51,100 $0 $0
2020 $715 $48,600 $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2015 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • s

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    shane hollandsworth

    Exit Northern Shores Realty

    (231) 642-6636

    39 Total Sales

    shane hollandsworth
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nonmember Agent

    Non Member

  • .

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    . realtor.com

    NGLRMLS RETS

  • Toni Morrison

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Toni Morrison

    Real Estate One

    (231) 631-4215

    183 Total Sales

    Toni Morrison
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21099100

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 009-300-004-00

Michigan Mason County Free Soil 49411

5654 E Bennett Rd, Free Soil, MI

This home is located at 5654 E Bennett Rd, Free Soil, MI 49411 since 06 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $261,284, approximately $226 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 5654 E Bennett Rd is a home located in Mason County.

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