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$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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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

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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

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