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4734 Benchley Dr, Beaverton, MI, 48612

1beds
0baths
616sqft
$149,900
$243price/sqft
$1,159/moest. monthly cost
$46,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Here's your opportunity to own a cozy 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage on the Tobacco River/Wixom Lake once water levels return projected for next summer. This cottage is just waiting for your vision and finishing touches. The following items are all new septic tank, roof, windows, spray foam insulation, flooring, electrical throughout the house, gas lines, Mini Split Air and Heat system, cupboards, counter tops, tankless hot water heater and new washer and dryer. Home is being sold as is.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
23
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Beaverton Middle SchoolGrades PK-53.6 mi
6/10
Beaverton High SchoolGrades 6-123.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1967

Materials

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

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Washer,Dryer
  • Laundry features: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • None
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Fireplace features: Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 616

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 616
  • Total interior livable area: 616 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 169

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 110

Master Bathroom

  • Features: None

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 64

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 15021000004000
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: River,Lake
  • Waterbody name: Wixom Lake
  • Frontage length: 70

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.31 Acres
  • Features: Level,Subdivided
  • Lot size dimensions: Irregular

Parking

  • Parking features: None,Gravel

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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Hail
Inland Flooding
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Gladwin County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $757$9,084
Home Insurance *$88$1,056
Property Taxes $126$1,512
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$1,159$13,908
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$39,737/yr
40% on housing$34,770/yr
45% on housing$30,906/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 16.2%
16.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.1%
-0.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$243This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48612$123
Gladwin County$128

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48612
Gladwin County$143

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-09Listed for sale$149,900
2022-02-14Sold$115,000
2022-01-22Pending sale$135,000
2022-01-04Listed for sale$135,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentVic Williamson
BrokerageCOLDWELL BANKER MT. PLEASANT REALTY

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