Address
4871 Helen Drive, Grayling, MI
Price
$ 195,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#61024671
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCRAWFORD
- CityGrayling
- AreaGrayling Twp
- NeighborhoodEast Branch Estates
- Zip49738
- StyleSplit Level
- Year Built1969
- Taxes$ 2090
- Price$ 195,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1160
- Lot Size0.74 Acres
Data Source:
MiRealSource (MIRS)
Property Description
Charming partial-fixer 3-bed, 2-bath tri-level on a wooded 0.74-acre corner lot in East Branch Estates, offering the peaceful Up North feel buyers love. With 1,720 finished sq. ft., the home includes 1,160 sq. ft. above grade featuring a bright main-floor living area and comfortable upper-level bedrooms. The walkout lower level is currently undergoing remediation and restoration during the listing period, improving utility and overall livability while still allowing room for future customization. This level adds 560 sq. ft. of cozy living space with a wood-burning fireplace, a second full bath, and direct backyard access. Highlights include 2024 roof, 2022 windows, a leased rooftop solar panel system providing supplemental renewable energy to the home offsetting traditional electric grid costs, plus an oversized storage shed with an insulated, propane heated workshop. Enjoy rural tranquility with no HOA, private well and septic, and a paved county-maintained road just minutes from Crawford AuSable schools and the Au Sable River.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed $197,000 |
| 9/19/2026 | 2$195,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Baseboard,Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Level | Entry |
| Possession | Close Plus 6-15 Days |
| Fireplaces | LivRoom Fireplace |
| Garage | Attached Garage |
| Water | Private Well |
| Status | Active |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Year Built | 1969 |
| Subdivision | East Branch Estates |
| Style | Split Level |
| County | Crawford |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| Ownership | Private |
| Associated Document Count | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Subdivision | MI |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Manufactured Y/N | No |
| Structure Style | Tri-Level |
| Subj to Short Sale Apprvl | No |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Area | Grayling Twp (20003) |
| Primary City | Grayling |
| Directions | From downtown Grayling /I-75 (exit 254) East on !-75 Business Loop/ E Michigan Ave. Head North on S Roberts Road to Helen Drive |
| City | Grayling |
| School District | Crawford Ausable Schools |
| Lease Y/N | No |
| Originating MLS | RealComp |
| Source MLS | MI Real Source |
| Financial Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Legal Description | N/2 OF LOT 29 AND LOT 30 EAST BRANCH ESTATES SEC 32 T27N R3W |
| DOM | 24 |
| Postal Code | 49738 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 168.1 |
| Public Remarks | Charming partial-fixer 3-bed,2-bath tri-level on a wooded 0.74-acre corner lot in East Branch Estates,offering the peaceful Up North feel buyers love. With 1,720 finished sq. ft.,the home includes 1 |
Interior Features
| Dining Room Level | Entry |
|---|---|
| Living Room Level | Entry |
| Basement | Finished,Walk Out |
| Bedroom 3 Level | Second |
| Bedroom 1 Level | Second |
| Bedroom 2 Level | Second |
| Kitchen Length | 10 |
| Living Room Length | 13 |
| Bedroom 2 Width | 10 |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 9 |
| Dining Room Width | 10 |
| Bedroom 2 Length | 13 |
| Living Room Width | 14 |
| Bedroom 3 Length | 10 |
| Dining Room Length | 12 |
| Kitchen Width | 12 |
| Beds | 3 |
| Fireplace? | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 8 |
| Bedroom 1 Length | 13 |
| Bedroom 1 Width | 10 |
| Below Grade SqFt | 560 |
| Above Grade SqFt | 1160 |
| Basement Y/N | Yes |
| Total SqFt Finished | 1720 |
| Bathroom 1 Length | 5 |
| Bathroom 1 Width | 9 |
| Bathroom 2 Length | 4 |
| Bathroom 2 Width | 6 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Frontage | 180 |
| Lot Size Area | 0.74 |
| Pool (Y/N) | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 x 180 |
| Garage # of Car | 2 |
| Roads | Paved Street |
| FOUNDATION TYPE | Basement,Crawl |
| SEWER/SEPTIC | Septic |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 49738
Price
Taxes
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