What if your backyard didn't really end at your property line? Tucked away on 2 private wooded acres adjoining 650 acres of DNR State land with access to the Betsie River. 5896 Betsie River Road in Interlochen MI offers the kind of Up North lifestyle buyers dream about! Explore wooded trails, enjoy fishing, kayaking, wildlife and the peaceful surroundings of Northern Michigan right outside your door. This spacious 1,800+ sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, convenient main-floor living and a large open great room perfect for gathering. ALL NEW Major updates include a roof, new state-of-the-art Bosch geothermal heating/cooling system, new electrical, new encapsulated crawlspace, premium wood flooring, solid wood doors, fresh paint and extensive outdoor improvements. And wait until you see the outdoor living spaces! Relax in the NEW 5-person hot tub beneath its gazebo, entertain in the impressive 24x20 covered BBQ pavilion, or gather around the separate fire pit patio under the stars. Fenced garden areas, mature evergreens for privacy and handcrafted lighted flagstone pillars welcoming you up the paved driveway add to this property's charm. Bring the boats, kayaks, ATVs and all your Up North toys! An attached 2-car garage, rebuilt carriage house and storage shed provide plenty of room. The carriage house offers exciting potential for a future guest house while a private ensuite adds flexibility for guests, hobbies or additional space. More than a home, it's your own Northern Michigan retreat! Enjoy privacy, outdoor recreation and easy access to Interlochen and Traverse City. Pre-listing inspection completed and available with offer/proof of funds. Possession at closing. Come experience this special property for yourself!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (10/16)
$475,000
5896 Betsie River Rd, Interlochen, MI 49643
3beds
1,838sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
2 Acres Lot
$457,600 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced garden areasStorage shedPrivate ensuiteOutdoor living spacesFresh paintSolid wood doorsPremium wood flooring
- 63 days
- 459
- 35
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
DeAnna Fulco Home:616-890-6140,
REO-TCFront-233021 231-947-9800
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1949680
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 297
- Dimensions: 27 x 11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood, Geothermal, Fireplace(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Basement: Crawl Space,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,838
- Total interior livable area: 1,838 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,838
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors, Asphalt, Stone, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered, Screened
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Dimensions: 264 x 330
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds, Joins State/Federal Land
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0600600300
- Zoning description: Residential,Forest/Recreational,Horses Allowed,Outbuildings Allowed
- Other equipment: TV Antenna
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- 2x6 Framing, Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Energy Star Rating, Appliances
- Water conservation: Not Applicable
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Interlochen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,518
- Annual tax amount: $3,914
- Price range: $475K - $475K
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,MSHDA,USDA Loan,VA Loan,1031 Exchange
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$457,600
$435,000 - $480,000
$2,756/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2026 | Price change | $475,000-1%$258/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1949680 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2026 | Price change | $480,000-4%$261/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1949680 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000+96.1%$272/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1949680 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2021 | Sold | $255,000-8.9%$139/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1889674 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2021 | Pending sale | $279,900$152/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX of Michigan #1889674 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2021 | Contingent | $279,900$152/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1889674 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $279,900+265.9%$152/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1889674 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/1994 | Sold | $76,500$42/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,914 +8.4% | $121,700 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $3,612 +5% | $116,900 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $3,440 +129.2% | $105,500 +30.1% |
| 2022 | $1,501 +8.5% | $81,100 -1.2% |
| 2021 | $1,384 | $82,100 -0.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $82,700 +8.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $76,500 +7.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $71,400 +4.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $68,600 +5.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $65,200 +18.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $55,100 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $53,000 -1.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,000 -33.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,600 -1.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $82,900 -1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $84,140 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $81,630 +6.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $76,920 +9.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $70,250 +1.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,400 +0.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,180 -9.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $76,090 +11.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $68,500 |
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Neighborhood: 49643
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Traverse City West Middle School
- High: Traverse City West Senior High School
- District: Traverse City Area Public Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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