1212 Bailey Street, Benzonia, MI 49616

$499,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 1,692 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,038 Status: Active Contingent
Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 5/18/2026 Last Modified: 6/25/2026

Overview

Description

Beautifully crafted 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath quality-built home in the heart of the Village of Benzonia! Featuring an open-concept main floor designed for comfortable living and entertaining, this home offers spacious gathering areas, abundant natural light, and thoughtful finishes throughout. Enjoy the privacy of both upper and lower-level primary suites, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Step outside to a beautiful backyard patio complete with a relaxing hot tub -- perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a day at the beach. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan beaches, and the renowned Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, location, and Northern Michigan lifestyle.

Listing Details MLS# 26023049

Location Property Info

County
Benzie
Street #
1212
Street Name
Bailey
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
49616
Zip (4)
9649

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.46
Lot Square Footage
20038
Lot Dimensions
95x184
Year Built
2007
Road Frontage
95
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
2086
SqFt Above Grade
1692
Below Grade Finished SqFt
394
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
225
Building Total SqFt
2311
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
3
School District
Benzie
# of Outbuildings
Yes
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
02-504-165-00
Taxable Value
120352
SEV
159900
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
3074
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Zoning
Residential
Spec Assessment & Type
No

Remarks Misc

Directions
Michigan Ave (US31) to Traverse Ave to Bailey Street south 2 blocks to house on right.

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
691
Total Baths Above Grade
3

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
750

Basement Rooms

Basement Bedrooms
Yes
Basement Full Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
645
Total Basement SQFT
645

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
River Street
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Benzonia Vlg-Benzonia Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
294.92
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Beautifully crafted 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath quality-built home in the heart of the Village of Benzonia! Featuring an open-concept main floor designed for comfortable living and entertaining, this home offers spacious gathering areas, abundant natural light, and thoughtful finishes throughout. Enjoy the privacy of both upper and lower-level primary suites, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Step outside to a beautiful backyard patio complete with a relaxing hot tub -- perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a day at the beach. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan beaches, and the renowned Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, location, and Northern Michigan lifestyle.
Legal
LOT 11 BLK 24 BENZONIA SPLIT 1990 P.A. 1212 BAILEY STREET 4/80 182/08 MLC; 9/90 247/838 AMD LC; 8/89 237/105 LC; 8/94 287/81 WD; 06/99 356/734 QC; 07/99 356/735 WD; 12/03 492/45 WD; 10/06 BP; 10/06 BP; 05/08 2008R-02727 WD; 07/16 2016R-02914 WD;

Lot Description

Level
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

No
Yes

Laundry Features

Upper Level
Yes

Exterior Material

HardiPlank Type
Yes

Roofing

Asphalt
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Asphalt
Yes
Paved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Bay/Bow
Yes
Egress Window
Yes
Insulated Windows
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes
Eating Area
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Additional Items

Basement Finished
Yes
Basement Plumbed for Bath
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Whirlpool Tub
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

Other
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes

Architectural Style

Contemporary
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Upper Level Exterior Material: HardiPlank Type Roofing: Asphalt Windows: Bay/Bow; Egress Window; Insulated Windows Substructure: Full Lot Description: Level Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Pantry Additional Items: Basement Finished; Basement Plumbed for Bath; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Whirlpool Tub Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Other Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch(es) Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Contemporary Driveway: Asphalt; Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: No Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie
Listing Agent: Doug Taylor
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 25 - 2026
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