Is parking easy in Kalkaska, MI?

As of early 2026, 97% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Kalkaska, MI?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Kalkaska, MI dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Kalkaska, MI?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Kalkaska, MI?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Kalkaska, MI show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is there wildlife in Kalkaska, MI?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say there's wildlife

Is Kalkaska, MI walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do kids play outside in Kalkaska, MI?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Kalkaska, MI?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Kalkaska, MI quiet?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Kalkaska, MI plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Kalkaska, MI?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Kalkaska, MI walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Kalkaska, MI have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Kalkaska, MI?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say there are community events

What is 12839 M 72 E estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 12839 M 72 E in Kalkaska, MI is $279,000 .

What is the price history for 12839 M 72 E?

12839 M 72 E in Kalkaska, MI last sold for $10,500 in January 2014.

Is Kalkaska a buyer's or seller's market?

Kalkaska is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Kalkaska?

Residents describe Kalkaska, MI as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Kalkaska, MI .

Does 12839 M 72 E have laundry facilities?

Yes, 12839 M 72 E in Kalkaska, MI has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 12839 M 72 E?

The lot at 12839 M 72 E in Kalkaska, MI is about 2 acres .

OFF MARKET

$279,000

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,200 sqft (on 2 acres)

12839 M 72 E, Kalkaska, MI 49646

Est. Refi. Payment $1,731/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 17, 2014 for $10,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$279K

Since last month

$6K (-2.2%)

Since last year

$9K (+3.5%)

Since last sale

$269K (+2,562.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +799% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$280K
July 2026	$286K
June 2026	$282K
May 2026	$280K
April 2026	$278K
March 2026	$276K
February 2026	$273K
January 2026	$271K
2025
December 2025	$268K
November 2025	$270K
October 2025	$273K
September 2025	$279K
August 2025	$270K
July 2025	$276K
June 2025	$276K
May 2025	$275K
April 2025	$275K
March 2025	$269K
February 2025	$264K
January 2025	$257K
2024
December 2024	$262K
November 2024	$258K
October 2024	$246K
September 2024	$253K
August 2024	$255K
July 2024	$257K
June 2024	$256K
May 2024	$247K
April 2024	$236K
March 2024	$237K
February 2024	$228K
January 2024	$225K
2023
December 2023	$228K
November 2023	$232K
October 2023	$233K
September 2023	$235K
August 2023	$231K
July 2023	$241K
June 2023	$228K
May 2023	$214K
April 2023	$208K
March 2023	$207K
February 2023	$205K
January 2023	$205K
2022
December 2022	$207K
November 2022	$209K
October 2022	$215K
September 2022	$225K
August 2022	$226K
July 2022	$222K
June 2022	$220K
May 2022	$218K
April 2022	$213K
March 2022	$204K
February 2022	$191K
January 2022	$192K
2021
December 2021	$188K
November 2021	$190K
October 2021	$188K
September 2021	$186K
August 2021	$188K
July 2021	$189K
June 2021	$180K
May 2021	$172K
April 2021	$142K
March 2021	$135K
February 2021	$130K
January 2021	$135K
2020
December 2020	$137K
November 2020	$131K
October 2020	$130K
September 2020	$129K
August 2020	$137K
July 2020	$138K
June 2020	$136K
May 2020	$111K
April 2020	$112K
March 2020	$94K
February 2020	$93K
January 2020	$94K
2019
December 2019	$94K
November 2019	$94K
October 2019	$93K
September 2019	$69K
August 2019	$71K
July 2019	$71K
June 2019	$71K
May 2019	$74K
April 2019	$69K
March 2019	$70K
February 2019	$69K
January 2019	$70K
2018
December 2018	$71K
November 2018	$71K
October 2018	$73K
September 2018	$72K
August 2018	$68K
July 2018	$67K
June 2018	$39K
May 2018	$39K
April 2018	$38K
March 2018	$39K
February 2018	$39K
January 2018	$40K
2017
December 2017	$37K
November 2017	$35K
October 2017	$35K
September 2017	$36K
August 2017	$36K
July 2017	$34K
June 2017	$34K
May 2017	$34K
April 2017	$33K
March 2017	$33K
February 2017	$33K
January 2017	$33K
2016
December 2016	$32K
November 2016	$31K
October 2016	$29K
September 2016	$31K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
497 E Bear Lake Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI	1.50	Single-Family Home	$147,000	05/27/26	1	1	750
318 E Bear Lake Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI	1.35	Single-Family Home	$247,100	07/17/26	3	1	1,040
82 Forest Rd SE, Kalkaska, MI	1.07	Single-Family Home	$115,000	05/11/26	3	1.5	1,272
11556 Hillcrest Blvd NE, Kalkaska, MI	1.65	Single-Family Home	$110,000	08/12/26	2	1.5	768
10723 Black Bear Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI	2.27	Single-Family Home	$300,000	06/23/26	2	1	1,204
458 W Bear Lake Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI	1.99	Single-Family Home	$400,000	06/24/26	3	2	1,956
12453 M 72 E, Kalkaska, MI	0.40	Single-Family Home	$25,000	10/20/25		-	-
922 W Bear Lake Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI	2.32	Single-Family Home	$678,000	12/08/25	3	1.5	1,520
1515 W Bear Lake Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI	2.69	Single-Family Home	$150,000	08/07/26	2	1	960
10778 Black Bear Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI	2.25	Single-Family Home	$450,000	08/24/26	3	3	3,344

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
12635 Piper Cir SE, Kalkaska, MI 49646	0.23	$160,000	1	1	600	Recently Sold
12575 M 72 E, Kalkaska, MI 49646	0.26	$85,000	2	1	882	For Sale
12745 M 72 Hwy E, Grayling, MI 49738	0.36	$259,600	3	2	1,232	Off Market
132 Lake Valley Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI 49646	0.93	$198,200	2	1	1,100	Off Market
112 Lake Valley Rd SE, Kalkaska, MI 49646	0.94	$254,600	3	2	1,536	Off Market
Lake Valley Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646	0.97	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1 Lake Valley Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI 49646	0.97	-	-	-	-	Off Market
82 Forest Rd SE, Kalkaska, MI 49646	1.07	$115,000	3	1.5	1,272	Recently Sold
11849 NE Loch Alpine Dr, Honor, MI 49640	1.11	$242,700	4	2	2,000	Off Market
Park Dr NE, Kalkaska, MI 49646	1.13	$8,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
30 Lock Park Dr SE, Kalkaska, MI 49646	1.14	$261,100	2	1	1,220	Off Market
11777 NE Loch Alpine Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646	1.18	$157,500	3	1	888	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2018

2 acre lot

1,200 sqft

$233/sqft

Garage

About this House

Single family 30x40 pole barn with a 30x15 covered porch. Bar with sink in barn turn key price Appliances stay. Brand new fridge, washer dryer Furniture, beds , linens dishes among many other things included in price. 4wheeler and snowmobile are negotiable

12839 M 72 E, Kalkaska, MI 49646 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home built in 2018. It last sold for $10,500 on Jan 17, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $279,000, with a rent estimate of $1,302/month.

Home Details for 12839 M 72 E

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Interior Features
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Mud RoomCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.00 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 11, 2022 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Aug 6, 2022 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$250,000
Jan 17, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$10,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$4,885	$231,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Kalkaska

Last updated July 2026

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What Locals Say about Kalkaska

At least 29 Trulia users voted on each feature.

97 % Say parking is easy
88 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say it's dog friendly
81 % Say car is needed
77 % Say people would walk alone at night
70 % Say there's holiday spirit
68 % Say there's wildlife
66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
64 % Say kids play outside
64 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say it's quiet
60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
46 % Say streets are well-lit
42 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
41 % Say there are sidewalks
31 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Kit Potter
Resident
5mo ago
"Trout fest is an animal Event that brings the community together. The local farmers market it pretty swell as well "
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Acbissonette
Resident
1y ago
"Safe place, you must drive everywhere. Lots of small town politics. Schools are ok. Groceries and everyday things are expensive. Beautiful area where there is lots of open space. "
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Dippledan
Resident
2y ago
"Most people don’t pick up after their dogs while walking them. This is a common complaint in the area. Some people will clean up after their dog then throw it in your trash bin by the side of the road. That’s even worse!"
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Hholmes626
Resident
6y ago
"Wonderful place to live. Quaint community with everything you need with that small town feeling. Perfect size for families. "
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Val
Resident
7y ago
"we've lived in this home going past 2 years. the majority of neighbours are snow birds, and we've elected to keep an eye out for mysterious things."
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Mayjean04
Resident
8y ago
"I love this neighborhood. Good people are living in every direction. We are one block from the KART, two blocks from our town’s famous Cherry Street Market, four blocks from the grocery store and public schools. "
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Kathybuda
12y ago
"serene neighborhood, lakes, wild life, wonderful outdoor living environment. Great walking, cycling or skating areas. Private parks and lake access. Nearby shopping and dining. Good school and excellent health care facilities."
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Christie B.
12y ago
"Sitting in prime location for countless recreational opportunities or travel to all points north,south,east and west. Walk to Rugg Pond, Seven Bridges, State Rustic Horse Camp or Kaliseum. State Land and trails system right out the door, including Shore to Shore horse trail system. Quick 5 minutes to conveniences in Kalkaska, Torch Lake, Turtle Creek Casino. 15 minutes to East Bay/Acme area including new Meijers. 20 minutes to Traverse City. Up and coming Kalkaska schools offer beautiful new buildings, or utilize Elk Rapids school district through schools of choice program. "
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Belinda M.
12y ago
"Wonderful community. Great schools, place of worship, shopping and fine dining, golf courses and much more. Hunting opportunity among thousands of acres of state land. Groomed trails for horse back riding, ORV for quads and snowmobiles, Hundreds of lakes and streams for fishing, swimming and boating!!"
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Frequently asked questions about 12839 M 72 E

What is 12839 M 72 E estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 12839 M 72 E in Kalkaska, MI is $279,000.
What is the price history for 12839 M 72 E?
12839 M 72 E in Kalkaska, MI last sold for $10,500 in January 2014.
Is Kalkaska a buyer's or seller's market?
Kalkaska is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Kalkaska?
Residents describe Kalkaska, MI as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Kalkaska, MI.
Does 12839 M 72 E have laundry facilities?
Yes, 12839 M 72 E in Kalkaska, MI has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 12839 M 72 E?
The lot at 12839 M 72 E in Kalkaska, MI is about 2 acres.