4281 Franklin Trail Sterling, MI $ 245,000
4281 Franklin Trail
$ 245,000
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4281 Franklin Trail

Sterling, MI, 48659
$ 245,000
Bedrooms3 Baths1.1 Sq 1,400

Monthly Estimate*

$ 1,509

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Single Family Home for sale in Sterling, MI

for $245,000 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 1,400 square foot home was built in 1979 on a lot size of 0.72.

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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Single Family Active

Price

$ 245,000

Bedrooms

3

Full Bath

1

Half Bath

1

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 3,718

Style

Chalet

Lot Size

0.72

Year Built

1979

Town/City

Sterling

County/Region

Arenac

MLS | Web ID

1944303

Features
Interior
Interior Amenities Drywall
Basement Crawl Space
Fireplace Features Wood Burning Stove
Kitchen Level Main
Basement (Y/N) N
Air Conditioning Y/N N
Heating Y/N Y
Fireplace Y/N Y
Above Grade Finished Area 1400
Half Baths 1
3/4 Baths 0
Laundry Features Main Level
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Living Room Level Main
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 2
Primary Bathroom Features None
Kitchen Area 176
Kitchen Length 16
Kitchen Width 11
Primary on Main 169
Second Bedroom Length 13
Second Bedroom Width 13
Bedroom 3 Area 143
Bedroom 3 Length 13
Bedroom 3 Width 11
Living Room Area 253
Living Room Length 23
Living Room Width 11
Primary Bedroom Area 88
Primary Bedroom Length 11
Primary Bedroom Width 8
Bedroom 3 Level Upper
Second Bedroom Level Upper
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General
Sewer Private Sewer
Heating Forced Air Propane
Possession Close Of Escrow
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Refrigerator Oven/Range Microwave Water Softener Owned Propane Water Heater
HOA Fee 75
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Patio/Porch Features Deck Porch
Architectural Style Chalet
Construction Materials Frame Wood Siding
Pets Allowed false
Year Built 1979
View Water
Stories Count 2
Township Deep River
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Waterfront Features River
Community Features None
Accessibility None
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County Arenac
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage N
Subdivision Name Rifle River Valley
Garage Y/N Y
Other Structures Barn(s) Shed(s)
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Knight Rd. to Fritz Rd. to Franklin Trail
City Sterling
Body of Water Rifle River
High School District Standish-Sterling Community Schools
Zoning Description Residential
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 31363.2
Carport Y/N N
Tax Annual Amount 3718.72
Home Warranty Y/N N
Lease Renewal Y/N N
Lease Considered Y/N N
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Standish-Sterling Community Schools
Elementary School District Standish-Sterling Community Schools
Tax Assessed Value 92000
Ownership Type Private Owner
Lease Amount Frequency Annually
Legal Description LOT 232 & 233 RIFLE RIVER VALLEY ESTATES #3
Freehold IDX
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Exterior
Exterior Amenities Garden
Fencing Fenced
Parking Features Gravel Detached Garage Door Opener Heated Garage
Lot Features Wooded Rolling Slope Bluff Metes and Bounds
Water Source Private
Lot Size Area 0.72
Number of Buildings 3
Spa N
Lot Dimensions 126 x 265 x 84 x 257
Lot Size Acres 0.72
Road Surface Type Gravel
Frontage Length 84
Frontage Type Waterfront
Waterfront Y/N Y
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Horse Y/N N
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* Excluded Features
List By
Century 21 Signature Realty

Broker

989-600-9845

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Nearby
2034114 Elementary School
2034444 Middle School
Unknown High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
4/28/2026$245,000 Listed Price

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4281 Franklin Trail, Sterling, MI, 48659 is a Single Family Home for sale at $245,000 with 1,400 sqft and a lot size of 0.72. 4281 Franklin Trail has 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, and was built in 1979. The property's zip code is 48659 which is in Sterling, MI