Welcome to a truly unique countryside retreat! Nestled on nearly 10 sprawling acres in beloved Twin Lake, Michigan, this one-of-a-kind earth-sheltered farmhouse offers incredible potential, privacy, and natural beauty. Built partially underground, this distinctive home naturally benefits from superior energy efficiency and temperature regulation year-round, making it a rare architectural gem waiting for your personal touches. While the home does need some work and updates, it presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to build sweat equity, investors, or anyone dreaming of a peaceful rural lifestyle with room to roam and create their own homestead.
Active
$179,000
5255 Holton Rd, Twin Lake, MI 49457
4beds
1,744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1866
9.73 Acres Lot
$229,700 Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Earth-sheltered farmhouseRoom to roamSuperior energy efficiencyNatural beautyTemperature regulation year-round
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicole Carothers 231-719-7230,
Century 21 Trophy Class 616-414-5420
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26042225
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Space Heater
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Chute, Laundry Room, Lower Level
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Slab
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,744
- Total interior livable area: 1,744 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Carport, Attached
- Has carport: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom, Covered Entrance, Low Threshold Shower, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Other
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 9.73 Acres
- Dimensions: 651.49 x 659.39
- Features: Level, Wooded, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 07013100000100
- Zoning description: AG/RC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Underground,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1866
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Twin Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $56,752
- Annual tax amount: $2,048
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$229,700
$158,000 - $303,000
$1,813/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,000+468.3%$103/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26042225 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2016 | Sold | $31,500$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,008 +3.7% | $90,100 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $1,937 +6.5% | $85,900 +12.4% |
| 2023 | $1,819 | $76,400 +12% |
| 2022 | -- | $68,200 +8.8% |
| 2021 | $1,767 | $62,700 +12.4% |
| 2020 | $1,767 +236.2% | $55,800 +372.9% |
| 2018 | $526 | $11,800 -77.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $52,100 -18.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $63,600 +4.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $60,900 -0.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $61,400 -9.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $67,900 -13.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $78,100 -14.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $91,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $91,600 -31.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $134,200 +13.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $117,900 -2.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $121,000 +17.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $103,100 +0.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $102,400 +0.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $102,000 +19.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $85,200 +30.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $65,500 +3.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $63,500 |
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Neighborhood: 49457
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Twin Lake SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Reeths-Puffer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8 mi
- 6/10Reeths-Puffer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Twin Lake School
- Middle: Reethspuffer Middle School
- High: Reethspuffer High School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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