$3,254 Closing Credit¹
#1933350, Kathleen Neveu, Listing Office: REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
$450,000 List price
1281 River Rd Beulah, MI 49617
$5,344
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 baths
2,073 sqft
0.4 acres
$217 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1281 River Rd
Welcome to "Benzie Basecamp" - a peaceful & recently updated riverfront home on the beautiful Platte River. Enjoy it as a year round residence or Up North cottage with option to short term rent (property is a 5 star "Guest Favorite" on Airbnb with successful rental history). Plenty of room for family & friends to spread out with 3 bedrooms plus a 4th non-conforming bedroom and two bathrooms. Spacious primary ensuite with tiled walk-in shower and new vanity. Other updates throughout include new flooring and trim in main living space; paint throughout; landscaping & riverside deck. The oversized two car garage plus two sheds provide plenty of space for storing recreational toys/gear. The family room with sliding glass door leading out to the back deck overlooking the river is sure to be a popular gathering spot in any season. The gas stove creates cozy ambiance for snowy winter days (enjoy a wood burning fireplace in the living room as well!). The river on this stretch is shallow and sandy, perfect for kids to splash around. A very short wade upstream is a proven spot for catching brown trout & rainbow trout. In the spring and fall, enjoy the excitement of watching salmon & steelhead push upstream. The idyllic dirt road leads right to a nice hiking trail on public land - enjoy a short hike down to the Platte River State Forest Campground which offers additional river access points and is a nice place to go for a walk. Named "Benzie Basecamp" because the location is the perfect jumping off point for enjoying the best of Northern Michigan... 15 min to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park & Lake MI beaches; 10 minutes to the charming village of Beulah; 15 min to the village of Lake Ann; 30 min to Traverse City. Many furnishings available for purchase (fully equipped kitchen; newer Nectar mattresses + bedroom furniture; dining set) to make this a mostly move-in ready property. Seller is a licensed real estate salesperson in MI.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Baseboard
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,073 sqft
Lot size0.4 Acres
Year built1985
ParkingConcrete,Private, Detached,Door Opener,Paved Driveway
MLS #1934399
Garage2 spaces
WaterfrontPrivate Frontage, River, Water View
FireplaceFireplace(s), Gas, Wood, Stove
Summary
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Water Heater
- Interior: Skylights, Mud Room, Den/Study, Drywall
- Fireplace: Fireplace(s), Gas, Wood, Stove
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Concrete,Private, Detached,Door Opener,Paved Driveway
- Waterfront: Private Frontage, River, Water View
- Exterior: Deck,Fenced Yard, Vinyl
- Architectural Style: 1 Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $450,000
- Price/SqFt: $217
- Lot: Level
- Directions: From Goose Road, turn east on to Jean Road, then turn south on to River Road. Property will be on the left.
- Year Built: 1985
- Living Area: 2,073 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.4 Acres
- MLS Number: 1934399
- MLS Name: TAAR
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver
- Office Phone: (231) 645-5922
- Listing Agent: Mike Petrucci
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,900 | $- |
| 2023 | $130,300 | $- |
| 2022 | $117,900 | $- |
| 2021 | $112,700 | $- |
| 2020 | $94,400 | $- |
| 2019 | $70,800 | $- |
| 2018 | $78,100 | $- |
| 2017 | $67,200 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Lake Ann Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
6.3 mi
•19375 Bronson Lake Rd
4
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
6.5 mi
•7048 Severance St
5
Westwoods Elementary School
Public District PK-5
10.5 mi
•1500 Fisher Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,723. Typical income of Beulah, MI residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
38%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
38%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Wal-Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
Ram
Chevrolet
GMC
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country
New Country- Country
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Frequently asked questions
About 1281 River Rd
The listing price of 1281 River Rd property is $450,000.
The property 1281 River Rd is a house located in Beulah, Michigan, 49617.
Active Listing: 1281 River Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1281 River Rd are: Lake Ann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Crystal Lake Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Westwoods Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Benzie Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Traverse City West Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Tcaps Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Benzie Central Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Benzie Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Frankfort High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
The property at 1281 River Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1281 River Rd is 2,073 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1281 River Rd is 1985.
This home is located at 1281 River Rd in Beulah, MI and zip code 49617. This 2,073 square foot home, which was built in 1985, sits on a 0.40 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $450,000.
Beulah, MI housing market in May 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 1 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Beulah, MI between April and May 2025 increased by 6.3%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $399,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 62 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.