




4281 Franklin Trl, Sterling, MI, 48659
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!
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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
