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8281 Rapid City Road, Clearwater Township, MI 49676

VILLAGE OF RAPID CITY · Kalkaska County

Key Facts

5Beds
3Baths
1,573Sq Ft
1945Year Built
0.70Lot (acres)

Description

This unique property features a stick built 3 bedroom, 1 bath main home, along with two additional guest cabins. Ideal for rental income, extended family, or a private retreat. The main house offers a cozy enclosed front porch, main floor living, wood floors and butcher block countertops in the kitchen. Set on a corner lot, theres plenty of outdoor room for summer bonfires, gardening, or parking your RV, camper, or boat. The corner cabin has been completely remodeled inside and out, offering fresh finishes and a modern update. The second guest space is a 1-bedroom cabin complete with its own kitchen, living room, and full bath. Both cabins are approximately 400 square feet and offer excellent potential for short-term or long-term rental use. Zoned commercial with frontage on Aarwood Road and Rapid City Road, the property also holds strong investment value and other opportunities. Live in one home while generating income from the others, rent them all or do something completely new. Located just minutes from Torch Lake access and boat launches.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1945

Living Area

1,573 sq ft

Lot Size

0.70 acres

Lot Dimensions

219x138

Days on Market

296

MLS® Listing#

78080061861

Property Features

Appliances

OvenRange

Cooling

None

Heating

Forced AirNatural GasPropane

Basement

Crawl Space

Patio

Porch

Lot Features

Corner Lot

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Other Structures

Guest House

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water Source

PrivateWell

Rooms

  • Bedroom 112.0 x 12.0Main
  • Bedroom 212.0 x 12.0Main
  • Bedroom 314.0 x 10.0Upper
  • Dining Room
  • Kitchen10.0 x 10.0Main
  • LaundryMain
  • Living Room16.0 x 12.0Main

Financial Details

Assessed Value

$38,326

Parcel Number

004-525-035-00 & 038-00

Affordability Calculator

$59,800

Estimated monthly payment

$1,591/mo

Principal $239,200 · Est. interest $333,705 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Clearwater Township, MI

$402,278
Median Listing Price
57
Median Days on Market
1,889
Median Sq Ft
$204
Median Price / Sq Ft
11,456
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 26% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 7% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Clearwater Township, MI.

Location

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Points of Interest in Clearwater Township, MI

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Nearby Schools

  • Rapid City Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.1 mi away

  • Elk Rapids High School

    Secondary · 6.8 mi away

  • Elk Rapids Schools

    Elementary · 6.8 mi away

  • Cherryland Middle School

    Secondary · 6.9 mi away

  • Elk Rapids Public School

    Secondary · 6.9 mi away

  • Elk Rapids Schools

    Elementary · 7.0 mi away

  • Kalkaska Middle School

    Secondary · 7.9 mi away

  • Birch Street Elementary School

    Elementary · 8.3 mi away

  • Kalkaska High School

    Secondary · 8.4 mi away

  • Kalkaska Public Schools

    School · 8.6 mi away

  • Northside Education Center

    School · 8.8 mi away

  • John R Rodger Elementary School

    Elementary · 10.5 mi away

  • Bellaire Middle & High School

    Secondary · 10.7 mi away

  • Bellaire Elementary School

    Elementary · 10.7 mi away

  • Mancelona High School

    Secondary · 11.1 mi away

  • Mancelona Elementary School

    Elementary · 11.4 mi away

  • Mancelona Public Schools

    School · 11.4 mi away

  • Mancelona Middle School

    Secondary · 11.6 mi away

  • Mancelona Early Childhood

    School · 11.6 mi away

  • Old Mission Peninsula School

    Elementary · 12.0 mi away

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