$749,900
SOLD MAR 18, 2025

8740 Elm Rd Kaleva, MI 49645

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,100 Sq Ft
38.16 Acres

Recently Sold

$242 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

141 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • 38.16 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Sauna
  • Countryside Views
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to your dream home in the heart of northern Michigan and just eight miles from the stunning shores of Lake Michigan! Set on an expansive 38 acres, this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home boasts numerous updates and an abundance of natural light. The newer kitchen is outfitted with beautiful custom cabinets, leathered granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The large open-concept kitchen, dining and living area makes this perfect for family get togethers and entertaining. The full-finished, walkout basement provides more living space including a bedroom, office and family room. The inviting front porch features a charming swing, perfect for relaxing on warm summer evenings, while the expansive composite decks offer a place to unwind while taking in the BREATHTAKING views that stretch for miles and miles! The home includes a two-car attached garage and a 36X28 detached garage, built with 2X6 construction complete with heat and a large loft for extra storage. Recent renovations include a new roof with 50-year shingles, updated siding/gutters, LVP flooring on the main floor, custom cabinetry in the entrance/mudroom, updated basement bathroom and Anderson Low E sliding patio doors that enhance energy efficiency. Stay connected with fiber optic internet and cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace on chilly evenings. Did I mention THE VIEWS on this property? For relaxation, indulge in the large custom log sauna house featuring a red cedar interior and a Kuuma stove. Outside, a firepit invites you to gather around, while over 2,000 trees have been planted throughout the property, creating a space that will be a serene, wooded escape. The land also boasts food plots, an orchard and a fenced garden area equipped with drip irrigation. Natural gas is available at the south side of the property. There is a second driveway at the south side of the property with a well and electric available. See documents for a list of improvements/features.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sue Whipple

City2Shore Real Estate Northern Michigan License #6501416177 Listed on: 10/26/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Rabidoux

Crystal Mountain Realty License #6501331062

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,899

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 38.16 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Solarium
  • Sauna
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Mineral Rights

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,899

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Percent Of Remodel: 90
  • Estimated Year Built: 2008
  • Construction: 2x6 Framing, Frame
  • Qtr Section: NW
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Jetted Tub, Foyer Entrance, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Solarium/Sun Room, Loft, Sauna, Granite Kitchen Tops, Island Kitchen, Great Room, Den/Study, Workshop, Vaulted Ceilings, Drywall
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 14x13, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15x15, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13x12, On Level: Lower Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Lower Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Primary Bathroom: Shared
  • Number of Lower Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13x10, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Laminate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 24x24, On Level: Lower Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13x13, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Laminate
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 27x25, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Other Room: Dimensions: 27x15, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: None
  • Range: R 15W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 3100

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Secondary Garage(s), Sauna
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Countryside View, Covered Porch, Garden Area, Porch, Gutters
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Number Of Acres: 38.16
  • Road: Gravel
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Capacity: 4
  • Primary Garage: Attached, Door Opener, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13x13, On Level: Lower Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable Internet
  • Water: Private Well

Lot Info

  • Percent Open: 75
  • Land Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Wooded, Evergreens, Rolling
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Mineral Rights: Yes
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Percent Wooded: 25
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Low-e Windows

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Summer Taxes: $2,041.07
  • Total Taxes: 4898.75
  • Winter Taxes: $2,857.68
  • Year Winter: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District: Kaleva Norman Dickson School District

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2013
Sold by
Black Brenda
Current Estimated Value
$215,375

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2013
Sold by
Greenstone Farm Credit Services Flc
Bought by
Black Brenda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2013
Sold by
Greenstone Farm Credit Services Flc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2012
Sold by
Dutton Samantha Sue
Bought by
Greenstone Farm Credit Services Flc
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed $20,100 --
Corporate Deed -- --
Sheriffs Deed $38,400 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Sold $749,900 -9.1% $242 / Sq Ft
01/02/2025 01/02/25 Price Changed $824,900 -2.9% $266 / Sq Ft
10/26/2024 10/26/24 For Sale $849,900 +174.2% $274 / Sq Ft
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Sold $310,000 -8.6% $100 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/28/2018 06/28/18 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2018 04/11/18 For Sale $339,000 +54.1% $109 / Sq Ft
08/21/2014 08/21/14 Sold $220,000 -21.1% $71 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/20/2014 08/20/14 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2014 01/03/14 For Sale $279,000 -- $90 / 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 $184 $33,800 $0 $0
2024 $2 $29,200 $0 $0
2023 $171 $21,900 $0 $0
2022 $389 $18,600 $18,600 $0
2021 $374 $15,800 $15,800 $0
2020 $361 $15,300 $15,300 $0
2019 $359 $14,900 $14,900 $0
2018 $353 $15,500 $15,500 $0
2017 $346 $13,900 $13,900 $0
2016 $144 $12,700 $12,700 $0
2015 -- $12,400 $12,400 $0
2014 -- $12,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1928525

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 02-026-275-01