441 N Benson Rd, Fountain, MI, 49410
About This Home
Nestled on 20 private acres, this inviting home offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and convenience. A winding driveway leads through the trees to a cozy retreat surrounded by Northern Michigan wilderness, while still offering easy access to US-10 and the convenience of a paved road. Bordering more than 2,000 acres of Manistee National Forest, this home is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, hikers, and anglers. The wooded acreage also offers potential logging opportunities for added return on investment. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a screened-in porch. The main level includes a spacious living room, sitting room or formal dining area, kitchen, and half bath. Walls of windows open to a deck overlooking the peaceful wooded setting. Enjoy nearby lakes and endless year-round recreation from this private Northern Michigan escape.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 00200801950
- Zoning description: RR
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 20 Acres
- Features: Recreational,Wooded,Adj to Public Land
- Lot size dimensions: 360 x 2624
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Mason County and Michigan
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,714 | $20,568 |
| Home Insurance * | $187 | $2,244 |
| Property Taxes | $382 | $4,584 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $2,471 | $29,652 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Listed for sale | $339,000 |
| 2025-11-21 | Listing removed | $339,000 |
| 2025-10-27 | Price change | $339,000 |
| 2025-09-08 | Listed for sale | $399,000 |
| 2025-08-20 | Contingent | $399,000 |
| 2025-07-09 | Price change | $399,000 |
| 2025-06-24 | Price change | $415,000 |
| 2025-06-10 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
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