8491 Us Highway 31 N, Williamsburg, MI, 49690
About This Home
A SERENE SETTING on 1.34 acres. Timeless family home conveniently located between Elk Rapids and Traverse City in desirable, award winning Elk Rapids school district. As you begin your tour discover a comfortable and generously sized living room enhanced by hardwood floors, crown molding and a bay window. Large country kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, stainless appliances; island and hardwood floors. Spacious dining room with large picturesque window. A large, main floor family room with hardwood floors, crown molding, custom built-ins and a fireplace with brick surround. Main floor primary suite with wood floors, ceiling fan and plenty of windows for natural light. Additional amenities include 4 bedrooms, 2 baths; built in bookcase; architectural details; nice woodwork; mud room; nice size laundry/office room; over 2,406 sq. ft. of living space; underground sprinklers. Your friends and family will appreciate having their own space in the guest house. Relax on the covered porch and enjoy your peaceful setting and professionally landscaped grounds. Tenant is due to move out on June 1, 2026.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1875
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 1993
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Disposal,Dishwasher,Microwave,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Michigan Basement,Exterior Entry
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 170
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 136
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 128
Family Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238
Features
- Bookcases,Pantry,Breakfast Nook,Cable TV
- Window features: Bay Window(s)
- Flooring: Carpet
- Fireplace features: Insert,Wood Burning,Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,406
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Fireplace(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,406
- Total interior livable area: 2,406 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 345
Master Bathroom
- Features: None
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 280122300910
- Zoning description: Residential
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck,Covered
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View,Golf Course
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1.34 Acres
- Features: Previously Farmed,Metes and Bounds
- Lot size dimensions: See Survey
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
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Grand Traverse 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 | $2,654 | $31,848 |
| Home Insurance * | $145 | $1,740 |
| Property Taxes | $367 | $4,404 |
| Electricity | $262 | $3,149 |
| Total | $3,428 | $41,136 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Listed for sale | $585,000 |
| 2021-01-28 | Sold | $485,000 |
| 2021-01-28 | Pending sale | $485,000 |
| 2020-12-03 | Listed for sale | $485,000 |
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