Are yards well-kept in Mancelona, MI?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Mancelona, MI?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say parking is easy

Do kids play outside in Mancelona, MI?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Mancelona, MI?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say car is needed

Does Mancelona, MI show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Mancelona, MI?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Mancelona, MI?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Mancelona, MI?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there's wildlife

Is Mancelona, MI dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say it's dog friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Mancelona, MI?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Mancelona, MI walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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

As of early 2026, 58% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Mancelona, MI walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Mancelona, MI quiet?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Does Mancelona, MI have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Mancelona, MI?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

What is 242 E Elder Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 242 E Elder Rd in Mancelona, MI is $262,900 .

What is the price history for 242 E Elder Rd?

242 E Elder Rd in Mancelona, MI last sold for $85,000 in March 2015.

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

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

What do residents say about Mancelona?

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

How big is the lot at 242 E Elder Rd?

The lot at 242 E Elder Rd in Mancelona, MI is about 10 acres .

OFF MARKET

$262,900

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,500 sqft (on 10 acres)

242 E Elder Rd, Mancelona, MI 49659

Est. Refi. Payment $1,640/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 31, 2015 for $85,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$263K

Since last month

$5K (-2%)

Since last year

$14K (+5.5%)

Since last sale

$178K (+209.6%)

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 +184% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$263K
August 2026	$263K
July 2026	$269K
June 2026	$281K
May 2026	$270K
April 2026	$260K
March 2026	$268K
February 2026	$249K
January 2026	$254K
2025
December 2025	$254K
November 2025	$257K
October 2025	$250K
September 2025	$253K
August 2025	$250K
July 2025	$265K
June 2025	$255K
May 2025	$257K
April 2025	$252K
March 2025	$234K
February 2025	$232K
January 2025	$231K
2024
December 2024	$254K
November 2024	$249K
October 2024	$251K
September 2024	$254K
August 2024	$268K
July 2024	$267K
June 2024	$271K
May 2024	$263K
April 2024	$248K
March 2024	$239K
February 2024	$223K
January 2024	$220K
2023
December 2023	$219K
November 2023	$234K
October 2023	$220K
September 2023	$234K
August 2023	$221K
July 2023	$229K
June 2023	$223K
May 2023	$208K
April 2023	$199K
March 2023	$194K
February 2023	$190K
January 2023	$192K
2022
December 2022	$196K
November 2022	$202K
October 2022	$209K
September 2022	$213K
August 2022	$216K
July 2022	$218K
June 2022	$217K
May 2022	$212K
April 2022	$207K
March 2022	$199K
February 2022	$191K
January 2022	$189K
2021
December 2021	$188K
November 2021	$187K
October 2021	$187K
September 2021	$186K
August 2021	$181K
July 2021	$177K
June 2021	$165K
May 2021	$143K
April 2021	$138K
March 2021	$130K
February 2021	$130K
January 2021	$128K
2020
December 2020	$133K
November 2020	$131K
October 2020	$132K
September 2020	$115K
August 2020	$132K
July 2020	$131K
June 2020	$130K
May 2020	$130K
April 2020	$130K
March 2020	$129K
February 2020	$127K
January 2020	$127K
2019
December 2019	$125K
November 2019	$125K
October 2019	$122K
September 2019	$128K
August 2019	$118K
July 2019	$118K
June 2019	$116K
May 2019	$116K
April 2019	$117K
March 2019	$118K
February 2019	$119K
January 2019	$113K
2018
December 2018	$112K
November 2018	$114K
October 2018	$118K
September 2018	$111K
August 2018	$113K
July 2018	$109K
June 2018	$111K
May 2018	$109K
April 2018	$105K
March 2018	$104K
February 2018	$103K
January 2018	$102K
2017
December 2017	$101K
November 2017	$101K
October 2017	$100K
September 2017	$99K
August 2017	$99K
July 2017	$99K
June 2017	$98K
May 2017	$97K
April 2017	$97K
March 2017	$96K
February 2017	$96K
January 2017	$95K
2016
December 2016	$94K
November 2016	$94K
October 2016	$93K
September 2016	$93K

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
800 Wabash Ave, Mancelona, MI	0.65	Single-Family Home	$161,500	08/20/26	4	2	1,632
10089 Otis Dr, Mancelona, MI	0.41	Single-Family Home	$177,000	06/15/26	2	1	1,080
401 Sunnyside St, Mancelona, MI	1.69	Single-Family Home	$225,000	07/16/26	4	2	2,354
408 Sunnyside St, Mancelona, MI	1.76	Single-Family Home	$239,000	06/05/26	3	1.5	2,576
302 E State St, Mancelona, MI	1.93	Single-Family Home	$55,000	09/17/25	3	2	2,600
510 S Maple St, Mancelona, MI	1.49	Single-Family Home	$135,200	10/17/25	2	1	1,192
314 S Washington St, Mancelona, MI	1.89	Single-Family Home	$280,000	06/29/26	4	3	2,412
224 E State St, Mancelona, MI	1.90	Single-Family Home	$155,000	10/09/25	3	1.5	1,800
401 Monroe St, Mancelona, MI	1.80	Single-Family Home	$231,000	10/07/25	3	1.5	1,408
2095 Musser Rd, Mancelona, MI	2.07	Single-Family Home	$375,000	05/15/26	5	4	3,134

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
Johnson Rd #A, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.19	$20,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
Johnson Rd #B, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.20	$19,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
Johnson Rd #C, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.21	$19,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
Johnson Rd #D, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.22	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Johnson Rd, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.25	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Johnson Rd, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.25	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Johnson Rd, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.25	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Johnson Rd #D, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.25	-	-	-	-	Off Market
Johnson Rd #C, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.26	-	-	-	-	Off Market
10285 S Johnson Rd, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.27	$309,900	5	2	2,300	Off Market
10117 Otis Dr, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.39	$113,900	1	1	400	Off Market
10089 Otis Dr, Mancelona, MI 49659	0.41	$177,000	2	1	1,080	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1988

10 acre lot

2,500 sqft

$105/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 242 E Elder Rd, Mancelona, MI. 242 E Elder Rd is in Mancelona, MI and in ZIP code 49659. This property has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,500 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10.00 acres and was built in 1988.

242 E Elder Rd, Mancelona, MI 49659 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,500 sqft single-family home built in 1988. It last sold for $85,000 on Mar 31, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $262,900, with a rent estimate of $2,596/month.

Home Details for 242 E Elder Rd

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1988
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10.00 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 31, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$85,000
Jul 7, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,367	$195,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Mancelona

Last updated July 2026

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What Locals Say about Mancelona

At least 12 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
84 % Say parking is easy
83 % Say kids play outside
76 % Say car is needed
73 % Say there's holiday spirit
71 % Say people would walk alone at night
68 % Say neighbors are friendly
65 % Say there's wildlife
64 % Say it's dog friendly
63 % Say streets are well-lit
61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
50 % Say it's quiet
39 % Say there are sidewalks
25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Sandra C.
Resident
6y ago
"People need to clean their dog poop up as they go walking and not let some run free oh and have a dog park that would be nice and add a Aldi’s or save a lot in town"
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Sandra C.
Resident
6y ago
"It’s pretty good nice people for the most part right now I have good neighbors to me and my sister can’t even hear them from my place and I’m upstairs my sister is downstairs and she don’t even hear them she said she was pretty cool and I think God for the place that we have"
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Debbie S.
Resident
8y ago
"I have lived here for 5 years and I do love it. Peace and quiet! I have weekenders across the street and a really nice guy next door. No other close neighbors."
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Frequently asked questions about 242 E Elder Rd

What is 242 E Elder Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 242 E Elder Rd in Mancelona, MI is $262,900.
What is the price history for 242 E Elder Rd?
242 E Elder Rd in Mancelona, MI last sold for $85,000 in March 2015.
Is Mancelona a buyer's or seller's market?
Mancelona is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Mancelona?
Residents describe Mancelona, MI as well-kept, easy to park in, and neighborly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Mancelona, MI.
How big is the lot at 242 E Elder Rd?
The lot at 242 E Elder Rd in Mancelona, MI is about 10 acres.