Last Sold Price
1 bed1,025 sqft$659/sqft
2850 Forest Road, Watersmeet, MI 49969

Description

Spectacular, serene 640 acre Duck Lake! This traditional, vintage log cabin adorns 10 acres and 700 feet of level, sand frontage! It's bordering the Sylvania Wilderness Area of the Ottawa National Forest. When you want to capture the essence of the primo days of old - look no further. This property encapsulates the meaning of living the lifestyle of our nature-loving ancestors and allows plenty of level, cleared building site if you want to build your own dream home. Built in 1908, this cabin features...Spectacular, serene 640 acre Duck Lake! This traditional, vintage log cabin adorns 10 acres and 700 feet of level, sand frontage! It's bordering the Sylvania Wilderness Area of the Ottawa National Forest. When you want to capture the essence of the primo days of old - look no further. This property encapsulates the meaning of living the lifestyle of our nature-loving ancestors and allows plenty of level, cleared building site if you want to build your own dream home. Built in 1908, this cabin features an original, maintained fieldstone fireplace, aged white pine, original wood flooring, walls of lake-view windows and a lake-view bedroom / sun room. Updated HVAC, central air, plumbing, and electric. This is what dreams are made of. Legacy Property!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/01/2026 06:00 PM

  1. Listed by BRET MILLER • ELIASON REALTY - LAND O LAKES
    P: (715) 547-3341 C: (715) 617-6337 bretandfrisk@yahoo.com

Property Details for 2850 Forest Road

Status
MLS #
214552
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$1,781 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1928
Lot Size
10.02 AC / 436,471 SF
Architectural Style
Cabin, Ranch, One Story
View
Water
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Other

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$310,000

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

Watersmeet, MI

9 comparable properties found

$675,000 | 2850 Forest Rd 6320 Road, Watersmeet, MI 49969
1/32
1

$675,000

Sold 01/02/26

1
Bedrooms
1,025
Square Feet
10.02
Acres
$600,000 | E18641 East Cisco Lake Road, Watersmeet, MI 49969
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2

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Sold 07/01/26

1
Bedrooms
818
Square Feet
3.91
Acres
$219,900 | N1923 East Duck Lake Road, Watersmeet, MI 49969
1/25
3

$219,900

Sold 10/03/25

2
Bedrooms
1,215
Square Feet
3.86
Acres
$219,900 | N1923 Duck Lake Road, Watersmeet, MI 49969
1/25
4

$219,900

Sold 10/03/25

2
Bedrooms
1,215
Square Feet
6.73
Acres
$700,000 | 2858 Forest Road, Watersmeet, MI 49969
1/34
5

$700,000

Sold 08/18/25

2
Bedrooms
1,558
Square Feet
3.69
Acres
$700,000 | 2858 Fr Road, Watersmeet, MI 49969
1/33
6

$700,000

Sold 08/18/25

2
Bedrooms
1,558
Square Feet
3.67
Acres
$250,000 | 18350 Cloverleaf Lake Road, Watersmeet, MI 49969
1/25
7

$250,000

Sold 08/25/25

1
Bedrooms
896
Square Feet
16.68
Acres
8

$45,000

Sold 09/10/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,152
Square Feet
2.61
Acres
$310,000 | 24290 Justice Lane, Watersmeet, MI 49969
1/21
9

$310,000

Sold 05/23/25

2
Bedrooms
875
Square Feet
0.23
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 2850 Forest Road

Stories1Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size10.02 AC / 436,471 SF

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$3,579 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,431

Property Taxes

$148

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2850 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hwy 45 in Land O Lakes, turn left on CTY Rd B to right on Duck Lake Rd. Follow 2 miles to left on FR 6320. Follow approximately 4 miles to right at 2850. Follow to the end.
  • Township: GO Watersmeet
  • Water Body Name: DUCK
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2706-17-900-800
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,781.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: GO Watersmeet
  • High School: GO Watersmeet
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage, Storage, Driveway, Shared Driveway
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Property
Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Frontage Length: 711.0
  • Frontage Length Remarks: 711
  • Frontage Type: Lakefront
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private, Secluded, Views, Wooded, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 436471.0
  • Public Survey Range: 39W
  • Public Survey Section: 19
  • Public Survey Township: 44N
  • Road Frontage Type: Unimproved, Highway
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1025.0
  • Building Area Total: 1025.0
  • Living Area: 1025.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1928
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Composition, Metal, Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Propane, Wood
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Heater: Electric, Propane, Wood
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 8x17
  • Level: First
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 18'6x13
  • Level: First
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 9x18'6
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 6x7
  • Level: First
  • Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Dimensions: 17x20
  • Level: First
Room 7
  • Dimensions: 13x11
  • Level: First
  • Type: Living Room

Property History for 2850 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 1, 2026

Sold

Greater Northwoods MLS #214552

$675,000
Oct 5, 2025

Contract Signed

Greater Northwoods MLS #214552

Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

Greater Northwoods MLS #214552

$675,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/01/2026

Sold

Greater Northwoods MLS #214552

$675,000
10/05/2025

Contract Signed

Greater Northwoods MLS #214552

10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

Greater Northwoods MLS #214552

$675,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 2850 Forest Road

This home is within Watersmeet Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Watersmeet Township School
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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$675,000
1
1,025
436,471
3
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122,404
$700,000
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1,558
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