Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of the village of Benzonia! Nestled on a spacious, wooded lot, this property offers a peaceful, up-north setting with plenty of room to relax, explore, or entertain. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from local restaurants, shopping, and everyday amenities, while still feeling tucked away in nature. Plus, you’re a short distance from the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake, perfect for boating, swimming, and year-round recreation. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a weekend getaway, this home offers the ideal blend of location, privacy, and potential.
Contingent
$249,000
6856 River St, Benzonia, MI 49616
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.75 Acres Lot
$238,900 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious wooded lot
- 74 days |
- 79 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Doug Taylor Home:231-218-8849,
Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie 231-882-8000
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1943308
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.67 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.17 x 11.25
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8.92 x 11.25
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6.17 x 11.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.42
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 11.25
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Drywall, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Dimensions: 113 x 288
- Features: Level, Sloped, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 100250417910
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Village of Benzonia
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Benzonia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $67,583
- Annual tax amount: $1,699
- Price range: $249K - $249K
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 74 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$238,900
$227,000 - $251,000
$2,019/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2026 | Contingent | $249,000$259/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,000+66%$259/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1943308 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2021 | Sold | $150,000-6%$156/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1887715 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2021 | Pending sale | $159,500$166/sqft |
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| 6/8/2021 | Contingent | $159,500$166/sqft |
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| 5/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $159,500$166/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,699 +7.7% | $114,900 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $1,577 +1.7% | $109,900 +38.2% |
| 2023 | $1,551 | $79,500 +29.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $61,300 +92.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $31,800 -0.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $32,000 +24% |
| 2019 | -- | $25,800 -36.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $40,500 -0.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $40,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $40,700 +46.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $27,700 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $28,300 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49616
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Homestead Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Benzie Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 6/10Benzie Central Sr. High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Benzie County Central Schools
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- Michigan
- Benzie County
- Benzonia
- 49616
- 6856 River St
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