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4281 Franklin Trl, Sterling, MI, 48659

3beds
2baths
1,400sqft
$245,000
$175price/sqft
$1,887/moest. monthly cost
$75,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming Chalet on the Rifle River! Discover 4281 Franklin Trail, a beautifully renovated chalet nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan! This stunning home features three spacious bedrooms and one and a half baths, completely updated recently to create a perfect blend of contemporary style with cozy charm. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated by a professional decorator ensuring a stylish living experience. Equipped with a Generac generator, and a brand new furnace (4/2026) this home allows for a sustainable lifestyle without sacrificing comfort or convenience. Enjoy serene views and access to the Rifle River, perfect for fishing, kayaking, or simply soaking in nature. A fantastic 24 x 24 heated detached garage space for hobbies or storage, featuring an epoxy floor that adds durability and style in addition to a new garage door! A large shed provides ample room for tools, equipment, outdoor gear, or toys. Not only that, there is an adorable new gardener's shed that is perfect for the artist in you, or a beautiful playhouse, or whatever works for you complete with a split wood fence for your fur babies! Relax by the small pond that would be great for gold fish or a water fall. Surrounded by lush woods, this property offers tranquility and seclusion, making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers. This chalet is a rare find, combining modern comforts with the beauty of wooded landscape. Don't miss the opportunity to own the unique property. Schedule your viewing today and experience the serenity of 4281 Franklin Trail for yourself!

Getting Around

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WalkingCar-Dependent
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TransitVery Limited Transit
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BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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7/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1979

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Chalet
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Microwave,Water Softener Owned,Propane Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 169

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 143

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Drywall
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,400

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Propane

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,400
  • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 176

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 253

Master Bathroom

  • Features: None

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 88

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 0050R2200023200
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
  • Exterior features: Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water
  • Water view: Water
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: River
  • Waterbody name: Rifle River
  • Frontage type: Waterfront
  • Frontage length: 84

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.72 Acres
  • Features: Wooded,Rolling Slope,Bluff,Metes and Bounds
  • Lot size dimensions: 126 x 265 x 84 x 257

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Gravel
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2