3801 Hollow Corners Road
Dryden, MI 48428
Single Family Residence · MLS # 20261078432 · Listing courtesy of Coventry Realty LLC
About this home
This exquisite Folk Victorian home from 1875 is a rare gem, featuring remarkable restoration that preserved its authentic charm. Set on nearly 20 acres of the original 80 acre Empey family estate, the property boasts mature trees, a scenic 1-acre pond with gazebo, and 14 acres of woods for riding, hiking or hunting, and watching the occasional rider or horse drawn carriage trot by. A circle driveway leads you to the porch with a stunning leaded glass door to enter the parlor with high ceilings, tall moldings and beautiful wood floors. Rooms span off into a spacious bedroom, full bath, library/office, laundry room and charming hearth room in the historic hunt theme with pegged floors and a full brick fireplace with insert. Previously a patio was enclosed for a large family room with doorwalls to a deck, stone pavers and a raised hot tub. A beautifully remodeled, custom kitchen has granite counters and island, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cherry cabinets. An octogonal, eye-catching dining room was added with a cone ceiling and huge windows for unique entertaining The parlor staircase leads to three more bedrooms, a primary suite with sitting area, large walk-in closet, attic access for more storage and a designer bath with a large glass shower. The sizeable basement is deep, cool and dry for storage with 1 of 2 updated electrical boxes. Metal roof, whole house attic, ceiling fans and well-maintained plus a home warranty adds to peace of mind. Outbuildings include a 3-car, carriage-style garage with a full loft for storage and two charming historical barns with water and electric. Metamora offers Music in the Park, Country Days/Hot Air Balloon Festival, Parades, Halloween Candy Drop, activities at the Historical Society and wonderful memories to be made at the White Horse Inn. Visit the General Store for wine tastings or shopping and watch for seasonal parades and horse drawn carriage events. A wonderful opportunity to live in quiet and beauty!
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How it compares in Dryden
Over the last 90 days, 18 homes sold in Dryden for a median of $217,500, about $182 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 26 days. This home is listed at $945,000, or $301 per square foot, 65% above the city median, and has been on the market 2 days. Size, condition, updates and the exact street all move the number, so treat this as context. See recent Dryden sales or ask us for the comparable sales on this one.
Property taxes for a new owner
The current owner pays about $3,459 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $3,544 to $12,064 a year once the taxable value resets after the sale, at the 2025 homestead rate of 25.28 mills for Dryden Twp and Dryden schools, plus the 1% administration fee. Michigan resets a home's taxable value the year after it sells, so the seller's bill isn't a good number to budget with. See the math.
Monthly payment estimate
Estimate only, 30 year fixed, includes taxes at a new owner's rate when listed. Ask us for a lender quote.
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