Tucked back off the road on **2 private acres adjoining DNR State land with access to the Betsie River**, 5896 Betsie River Road offers the privacy and Up North lifestyle buyers are looking for—with more than **$150,000 in improvements since 2022**. This 1,800+ sq. ft. home features **2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a possible 3rd bedroom, main-floor living**, and a spacious open great room perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Major improvements include a **new roof, furnace, electrical, encapsulated crawlspace, premium flooring, fresh interior paint, solid wood doors**, and much more. A **pre-listing inspection has already been completed** and is available for review with an offer/proof of funds. The outdoor living spaces make this property especially appealing. Relax in the **5-person hot tub under its gazebo**, entertain in the **24x20 covered BBQ area** just off the dining room, gather around the separate **fire pit patio**, or enjoy the newly fenced garden areas. Mature evergreens provide additional privacy, while handcrafted **lighted flagstone pillars** welcome you up the paved driveway. A **rebuilt carriage house, storage shed, and attached 2-car garage** provide plenty of space for vehicles, tools, recreational equipment, and all your Up North toys. The private ensuite located off the garage adds even more flexibility. With **State land and Betsie River access right next door**, this Interlochen property offers a hard-to-find combination of acreage, privacy, outdoor recreation, extensive improvements, and comfortable main-floor living. **Home is available as-is, including furnishings. Possession at closing. Motivated seller—must see to appreciate everything this property has to offer!**
For sale
Price cut: $20K (9/3)
$480,000
5896 Betsie River Rd, Interlochen, MI 49643
2beds
1,838sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
2 Acres Lot
$458,400 Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newly fenced garden areasStorage shedFresh interior paintMain-floor livingSolid wood doorsEncapsulated crawlspaceNew roof
- 18 days
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Listed by:
DeAnna Fulco Home:616-890-6140,
REO-TCFront-233021 231-947-9800
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1949680
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- 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: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,518
- Annual tax amount: $3,914
- Price range: $480K - $480K
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 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
$458,400
$435,000 - $481,000
$2,398/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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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