[Occupied property. Appointment required to walk the property or tour the home] SWEET LAKE RETREAT | A magical A-frame set on 3 acres with 300’ of private frontage on Sweet Lake, one of Benzie County's best kept secrets. Located twenty minutes to downtown Traverse City & twenty minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this is the ideal Up North location. Sold fully furnished so you can show up and enjoy immediately. Major recent updates include: new roof, flooring, carpet, appliances, furniture & interior paint in 2023, updated septic pump & 300-gallon propane tank in 2024, and fiber internet installed in 2025. Inside, soaring ceilings & large windows frame the water from nearly every angle. The main floor holds one bedroom, with a second non-conforming bedroom tucked into the open loft above. A stone fireplace anchors the living space, and a sliding door opens to the deck & the lake beyond. Outside, over 3 acres of space provides privacy and room to play. Flat, grassy yard on both sides of the house means room for a fire pit, loungers, picnic tables and yard games. A large 2-car detached garage handles storage & gear, and the cordwood shed is a work of art in its own right. Sweet Lake has no public launch or public access, so the water stays clear and quiet. Non-motorized boats allowed. This home carries a proven short term rental history with Airbnb “Guest Favorite†status and 100+ five-star reviews. The rental opportunity provides a meaningful way to offset carrying costs when you’re not using the property yourself (buyers to verify rental permitting process with township).
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
3.04 acresLot Size
$630Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Petrucci• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
[Occupied property. Appointment required to walk the property or tour the home] SWEET LAKE RETREAT \ A magical A-frame set on 3 acres with 300 of private frontage on Sweet Lake, one of Benzie County's best kept secrets. Located twenty minutes to downtown Traverse City & twenty minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this is the ideal Up North location. Sold fully furnished so you can show up and enjoy immediately. Major recent updates include: new roof, flooring, carpet, appliances, furniture & interior paint in 2023, updated septic pump & 300-gallon propane tank in 2024, and fiber internet installed in 2025. Inside, soaring ceilings & large windows frame the water from nearly every angle. The main floor holds one bedroom, with a second non-conforming bedroom tucked into the open loft above. A stone fireplace anchors the living space, and a sliding door opens to the deck & the lake beyond. Outside, over 3 acres of space provides privacy and room to play. Flat, grassy yard on both sides of the house means room for a fire pit, loungers, picnic tables and yard games. A large 2-car detached garage handles storage & gear, and the cordwood shed is a work of art in its own right. Sweet Lake has no public launch or public access, so the water stays clear and quiet. Non-motorized boats allowed. This home carries a proven short term rental history with Airbnb ‚Å“Guest Favorite‚ status and 100+ five-star reviews. The rental opportunity provides a meaningful way to offset carrying costs when youre not using the property yourself (buyers to verify rental permitting process with township).
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80072706
Oct 8, 2026
Contingent
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Sep 24, 2026
Price Changed
$650,000
$630/sq ft
Aug 22, 2026
Listed
$675,000
$654/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #80000627
Feb 10, 2023
Sold
$410,000
$397/sq ft
Sep 19, 2022
Listed
$410,000
$397/sq ft
REALCOMP #78080000627
Feb 10, 2023
Sold
$410,000
$397/sq ft
Sep 19, 2022
Listed
$410,000
$397/sq ft
Perfect Up North getaway. This 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home is situated on Sweet Lake, a private lake with great fishing and swimming. Great for relaxing on this quiet secluded property. Lake has sandy bottom but currently has weeds due to non use. Deck overlooks lake. 2 garage is located across the road. Almira Township allows short term rentals.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,895 (−77.1%)
2024
$8,265 (+546.0%)
2023
$1,279
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.84 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,176
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
01-009-002-20
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lake Ann, MI • 49650
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 17703 N Sweet Lake Rd
$624,940
$25K under list price of $650K
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