
Land with Home for Sale in Interlochen, Michigan
5896 Betsie River Rd, Interlochen, MI 49643
Tucked back off the road on 2 private, wooded acres adjoining DNR State land, 5896 Betsie Road in Interlochen offers the Up North setting you've been looking for-with the major work already done. This 1,800+ sq. ft., 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a possible 3rd bedroom features spacious main-floor living and an open great room designed for gathering and entertaining. Completely rebuilt and inspected from top to bottom, improvements include a brand-new roof, furnace, electrical, encapsulated crawlspace, premium flooring, fresh interior paint, and solid wood doors throughout. Outside is where this property really shines. Enjoy the new 5-person hot tub with gazebo, a 24x20 covered BBQ and entertaining area just off the dining room, a separate fire pit patio, and newly fenced garden areas. Mature evergreens have been planted along the front for added privacy, while hand-built lighted flagstone pillars welcome you up the paved driveway. A carriage house and additional storage shed provide plenty of room for your Up North toys, tools, and recreational gear. With State land right next door, this private Interlochen property offers room to roam and a hard-to-find combination of acreage, privacy, outdoor recreation, and extensive new improvements-ready for its next owner to simply move in and enjoy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | New listing | $500,000 | — | TAAR |
















































