Pending
$795,000
3beds
3,001sqft
5861 S Elm Valley Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
3beds
3,001sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1978
4.35 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$265 price/sqft
What's special
Saltwater plunge poolLandscaped yardFruit treesMicrowave imported from italyRadiant floor heatWild raspberriesMajestic pines
This stunning European-inspired, 3-bed, 5-bath property has a long and interesting artist history. Ruth Conklin, accomplished artist/gallery owner in Glen Arbor, was the first to own the home and commissioned the architect to build a gallery, studio, and workshop. Second owner, Susan Brightheart, is an artist known for her ceramics, drawings, ...
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Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1936671

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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 05:47am
Listed by:
Kimberly Bork 231-631-2119,
Venture Property LLC 231-631-2119
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1936671

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 357.21
- Dimensions: 24.3 x 14.7
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 217
- Dimensions: 21.7 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 86.45
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 220.4
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 14.5
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 224.1
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 13.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.8
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 441.76
- Dimensions: 25.1 x 17.6
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant Floor, Natural Gas, Wood, Fireplace(s), Passive Solar, In-floor Radiant Heating
Cooling
- Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Pantry, Breakfast Nook, Loft, Mud Room, Den/Study, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), WiFi
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Basement: Crawl Space,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,001
- Total interior livable area: 3,001 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,804
- Finished area below ground: 197
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors, RV Access/Parking, Asphalt, Easement, Shared Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: RV Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Covered Entrance, Accessible Full Bath
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Multi-Level Decking, Patio
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Balcony, Other, Garden
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 4.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 507.87 x 372.87
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Evergreens, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Guest House, Workshop
- Parcel number: 45-001-021-028-30
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Dish TV
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Rough-Sawn, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Other
- Water conservation: Not Applicable
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: metes and bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Suttons Bay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $563,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,787
- Price range: $795K - $795K
- Date on market: 7/23/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,VA Loan,1031 Exchange
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt