
Land with Home for Sale in Interlochen, Michigan
5896 Betsie River Rd, Interlochen, MI 49643
What if your backyard didn't really end at your property line? At 5896 Betsie River Road, 2 private wooded acres meet DNR State land with access to the Betsie River, giving you a Northern Michigan playground just beyond your door. Trails, river, woods, wildlife and room to roam-it's the kind of setting that makes coming home feel like getting away. The 1,800+ sq. ft. home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a possible 3rd bedroom, main-floor living, and a large open great room with plenty of space to gather. Much of the heavy lifting has already been done, with extensive improvements including the new roof, furnace, electrical, new encapsulated crawlspace, premium flooring, solid wood doors, fresh paint, out door hardscape improvements and more. And this property was made for enjoying the outdoors. Soak in the brand new 5-person hot tub under the gazebo, fire up the grill in the 24x20 covered BBQ pavilion, spend evenings around the fire pit, or put the fenced garden areas to work. Mature evergreens add privacy, while handcrafted lighted flagstone pillars welcome you up the paved driveway. Rebuilt carriage house could be a the perfect guest home. Bring the boat, kayaks, ATVs, tools and all the Up North toys. An attached 2-car garage, rebuilt carriage house, and storage shed give you plenty of room to store them. A private ensuite off the garage adds even more flexibility for guests, hobbies, or additional living space. A pre-listing inspection has already been completed. The home is offered as-is with furnishings included and possession at closing. If you've been searching for more than just a house-a place where you can fish the river, explore State land, sit around the fire, entertain outdoors and enjoy some real privacy-this is one you'll want to experience in person.
Location
- Street address
- 5896 Betsie River Rd
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Zip code
- 49643
- School district
- Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Elevation
- 848 feet
Directions
Please CHECK GOOGLE MAP- Major road construction on West 31/Gonder Rd- EZ way take J. Maddy Pkwy/Karlin RD to Betsie River Rd- home on South side of the road- 5896 Betsie River Rd, Interlochen- Look for the hand-built flagstone driveway pillars
Property details
- Acreage
- 2 acres
- Zoning
- Residential, Forest/Recrea
- MLS #
- TAAR 1949680
- Posted
Parcels
- 06-006-003-00
Legal description
BEG @ NW CNR E 1/2 OF NE 1 /4, E 264', S 330', W 264', N 330' TO POB EXC RD R/W. SEC 6 T25N R12W
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Zoning
- Residential, Forest/Recreational, Horses Allowed, Outbuildings Allowed
- Franchise
- Real Estate One
Lot
- Features
- Evergreens, Joins State/Federal Land, Level, Metes and Bounds, Wooded, Wooded-Hardwoods
Exterior
- Pool
- Patio, Porch
- Structures
- Workshop
- Features
- Countryside View, Covered Porch, Garden Area, Gutters, Landscaped, Screened Porch, Sidewalk
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Water
- Private
- Materials
- 2 x 6 Framing, Frame
- Roof
- Asphalt
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 2, Dining Room, Family Room
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Curtain Rods, Dishwasher, Drapes, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Hot Tub, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Smoke Alarms(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Features
- Bay Window(s), Drywall, Formal Dining Room, Island Kitchen, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse City West Middle School | Middle | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
| Traverse City West Senior High School | High | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 3, 2026 | Price drop | $480,000 | $20,000 -4% | TAAR |
| Aug 23, 2026 | New listing | $500,000 | — | TAAR |
















































