Timber Land with Tiny
For Sale
Under Contract
$209,000
653 W Elder Road, Mancelona, MI 49659
Vacant Lot/Land, Mancelona, MI
Property Size400 SF
Lot Size40.00 Acres
Price / SF$522.50
Days on Market52
Property Features for 653 W Elder Road
General Information
Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Single Wide Mobiles Allwd
Zoning description
Single Wide Mobiles Allwd, Metes and Bounds, Outbuildings Allowed
Exterior features
Countryside View
Lot features
Level, Hardwoods, Cleared, Wooded, Level, Hardwoods, Cleared, Wooded
Elementary school district
Mancelona Public Schools
Middle school district
Mancelona Public Schools
High school district
Mancelona Public Schools
Directions
M-88 to Bailey Road; south on Bailey Road to Elder Road; east on Elder Road to the property on the south side of the road.
Subdivision
Antrim
Standard status
Active Under Contract
Lot size
40.00 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
THE W 1/2 OF THE E 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 SEC 25 T29N R7W 40 A M/L
Tax Annual Amount
1257
Legal Description
THE W 1/2 OF THE E 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 SEC 25 T29N R7W 40 A M/L
Utilities
Water source
Private
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Northern Michigan · Keller Williams Realty
(231) 947-8200
Listed By:
Julia Pietrowicz · License #6502372398
(231) 360-0739
Added: Jul 16
Changed: Sep 2
Last Checked: Sep 5 at 5:06PM
MLS# 1948181
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This mostly wooded 40-acre parcel offers multiple potential building sites and flexibility for a range of plans. The property includes a 10' x 16' storage building and an approximately 400-square-foot tiny home designed for full-time living, featuring a wood stove, a combination washer/dryer, and a family room addition. The home is served by a well and septic.
Located on a paved road between Mancelona and Bellaire, the site is positioned for year-round recreation access. Shanty Creek Resort, with five golf courses and more than 40 ski runs, is less than 15 minutes away.
Custer Township is described as having no zoning restrictions, supporting the buyer’s intended use within the property’s existing configuration.
Located on a paved road between Mancelona and Bellaire, the site is positioned for year-round recreation access. Shanty Creek Resort, with five golf courses and more than 40 ski runs, is less than 15 minutes away.
Custer Township is described as having no zoning restrictions, supporting the buyer’s intended use within the property’s existing configuration.
Key Highlights
- 40‑acre parcel, mostly wooded, on a paved road between Mancelona and Bellaire
- Custer Township has no zoning restrictions
- Includes a 10' x 16' storage building
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2
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Demographics for 49659, MI
6,670
Population
4,586
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
175.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
38
Density / Sq Mi
$59,092
Median Household Income
$33,269
Median Earnings
$792
Median Rent
$141,700
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential land & home lot - Mostly wooded 40-acre parcel on a paved road with a storage building and a tiny home served by well and septic.
Where is this residential land & home lot located?
The property is located at 653 W Elder Road Mancelona, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $209,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 40‑acre parcel, mostly wooded, on a paved road between Mancelona and Bellaire; Custer Township has no zoning restrictions; Includes a 10' x 16' storage building
