Charming Chalet on the Rifle River! Discover 4281 Franklin Trail, a beautifully renovated chalet nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan! This stunning home features three spacious bedrooms and one and a half baths, completely updated recently to create a perfect blend of contemporary style with cozy charm. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated by a professional decorator ensuring a stylish living experience. Equipped with a Generac generator, and a brand new furnace (4/2026) this home allows for a sustainable lifestyle without sacrificing comfort or convenience. Enjoy serene views and access to the Rifle River, perfect for fishing, kayaking, or simply soaking in nature. A fantastic 24 x 24 heated detached garage space for hobbies or storage, featuring an epoxy floor that adds durability and style in addition to a new garage door! A large shed provides ample room for tools, equipment, outdoor gear, or toys. Not only that, there is an adorable new gardener's shed that is perfect for the artist in you, or a beautiful playhouse, or whatever works for you complete with a split wood fence for your fur babies! Relax by the small pond that would be great for gold fish or a water fall. Surrounded by lush woods, this property offers tranquility and seclusion, making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers. This chalet is a rare find, combining modern comforts with the beauty of wooded landscape. Don't miss the opportunity to own the unique property. Schedule your viewing today and experience the serenity of 4281 Franklin Trail for yourself!
For sale
$245,000
4281 Franklin Trl, Sterling, MI 48659
3beds
1,400sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.72 Acres Lot
$242,600 Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$6/mo HOA
What's special
- 15 days |
- 1,148 |
- 79 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Denise Vinson 989-600-9845,
Century 21 Signature Realty 989-837-2100
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1944303
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 253
- Dimensions: 23 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Drywall
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,400
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River
- Body of water: Rifle River
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 84
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
- Dimensions: 126 x 265 x 84 x 257
- Features: Wooded, Rolling Slope, Bluff, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0050R2200023200
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Rifle River Valley
HOA
- Services included: None
- HOA fee: $75 annually
Location
- Region: Sterling
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,718
- Price range: $245K - $245K
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$242,600
$230,000 - $255,000
$1,633/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000-15.2%$175/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1944303 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listing removed | $289,000$206/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #79080050731 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Price change | $289,000-6.5%$206/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1927254 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2025 | Price change | $309,000-4.9%$221/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1927254 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $325,000+17.4%$232/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1927254 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2023 | Sold | $276,944-7.3%$198/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20230032622 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Pending sale | $298,888$213/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20230032622 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $298,888$213/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20230032622 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,614 +2.8% | $84,400 +18.5% |
| 2024 | $3,514 +181.8% | $71,200 +6% |
| 2023 | $1,247 +4.7% | $67,200 +60% |
| 2022 | $1,191 | $42,000 -7.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $45,300 +15.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $39,100 +2.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $38,300 -14.9% |
| 2018 | $1,210 +2.7% | $45,000 +7.4% |
| 2017 | $1,177 +0.4% | $41,900 +17.4% |
| 2016 | $1,173 +212% | $35,700 -3.5% |
| 2015 | $376 | $37,000 +0.3% |
| 2014 | $376 -67.9% | $36,900 |
| 2013 | $1,173 | $36,900 -1.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $37,400 -17.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $45,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 48659
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NASterling Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 7/10Standish-Sterling Central High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 4.5 mi
- 7/10Standish Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Standish-Sterling Community Schools
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