1198 Skeels Road

Sold 10/19/18
Sold 10/19/18
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4-Back View
5-Lower Level
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7-Lower Level
8-Main Floor
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11-Upper Level
12-Upper Level
13-Upper Level
16-Upper Level
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Last Sold Price
$82,000
3 beds1,828 sqft

1198 Skeels Road, Rothbury, MI 49452

Single FamilyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$45/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A place to escape to. This log home is on 5 acres on sand creek. It was once someone's dream home and now it can be yours. The log home sits back in the woods where there is nothing but privacy. This new build was never finished but the work that was completed was done well. Most of the hard work is done but still needs plumbing, electrical, HVAC, Drywall and Trim to be completed to make it yours. Room sizes based on studded walls. Home is accessible via an easement through USFS property. A yearly...A place to escape to. This log home is on 5 acres on sand creek. It was once someone's dream home and now it can be yours. The log home sits back in the woods where there is nothing but privacy. This new build was never finished but the work that was completed was done well. Most of the hard work is done but still needs plumbing, electrical, HVAC, Drywall and Trim to be completed to make it yours. Room sizes based on studded walls. Home is accessible via an easement through USFS property. A yearly permit to use the easement after purchase is required. There is no electric service from the road back to the home. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.
  • Listed by: Robert Jay Rands 231.773.4300 robert@platinumlakeshore.com Brokerage DRE #6505336778 • Platinum Realty Group Lakeshore LLC
Listing closed: 10/19/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 18042761
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Property Information for 1198 Skeels Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,190 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Oceana County
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Architectural Style: Log Home

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: 120th and 124th
  • Municipality: Otto Twp
  • Body of Water: Sand Creek
  • Directions: US 31 to W. Fruitvale Road. East on W. Fruitvale Road. Road will turn south and turn into Fogg Lake Road/116th. then turn East on Skeels Road. Easement will be on South side of road and has a green metal gate. Watch for sign GPS doesn't always get you there.
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 1198
  • Street Direction: E
  • Street Name: Skeels
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Rothbury
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49452
  • County: Oceana
  • Latitude: 43.472956
  • Longitude: -86.249613
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Water Type: Stream/Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 43700.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 6401803230004
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 50000
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Driveway: Easement, Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 1
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: 329.18x644.83x329.23x648.29
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1828.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1828.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Square Footage: 217800.0
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: The East half of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 32, Township 13 North, Range 16 West, Otto Township, Oceana County, Michigan
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 300
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
  • Water: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Water Fea Amenities: View
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Log
  • Roofing: Metal
  • Substructure: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Deck
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation, Den, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1136
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1136.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Rental

Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash

Property History for 1198 Skeels Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 19, 2018

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18042761

$82,000—
Oct 19, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #70032792

$82,000—
Sep 27, 2018

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #18042761

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/19/2018

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18042761

$82,000
10/19/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #70032792

$82,000
09/27/2018

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #18042761

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Schools near 1198 Skeels Road

This home is within Montague Area Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oehrli Elementary School
Public - 1 to 5
Nellie B. Chisholm Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Montague High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oehrli Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Nellie B. Chisholm Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montague High School
Public9 to 12

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