3486 West Forest Trail Road

Sold 12/4/25
Sold 12/4/25
Front Door
Wildlife
Living
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outdoor
wood stove
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bedroom
bedroom
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travel to beach
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Last Sold Price
$100,000
2 beds1,081 sqft$93/sqft
3486 West Forest Trail Road, Manistee, MI 49660

Description

Tucked away at the end of a few two-tracks, this off-grid cabin in Free Soil delivers the kind of seclusion hunters dream about. With two bedrooms, one bath, and space to sleep twelve, it's perfectly set up for big weekends for anyone who wants to experience Michigan's north woods the way they were meant to be experienced—quiet, rugged, and full of game. The five wooded acres around the cabin are alive with possibility. Natural ridgelines, thick understory, and a blend of open and covered ground...Tucked away at the end of a few two-tracks, this off-grid cabin in Free Soil delivers the kind of seclusion hunters dream about. With two bedrooms, one bath, and space to sleep twelve, it's perfectly set up for big weekends for anyone who wants to experience Michigan's north woods the way they were meant to be experienced—quiet, rugged, and full of game. The five wooded acres around the cabin are alive with possibility. Natural ridgelines, thick understory, and a blend of open and covered ground make for excellent stand sites, food plot potential, and reliable travel corridors for deer, turkey, and small game. In the fall, mornings start with tracks at the treeline and end with a fire under a sky that feels bigger and darker than anything you'll find in town. In the spring, you'll hear gobbles echo through the woods before the sun crests the horizon. And year-round, the cabin stands ready as a basecamp; simple, sturdy, and designed for hunters first. You may be off-grid but you're not cut off from convenience. Manistee and Ludington are both within an easy drive when you need supplies, a meal out, or access to Lake Michigan's dunes, beaches, and state parks. And when the hunt is over and you're ready for a different kind of excitement, Little River Casino Resort is only about twenty minutes away, offering gaming, dining, and entertainment. This isn't just a cabin; it's a headquarters for the hunt, a place where stories are made, and a retreat that puts you deep into the Michigan wilderness while keeping the best parts of the lakeshore within reach.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/04/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Eryn Wukawitz • Brokerage DRE #6505379295 • Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
    P: (910) 920-5411 C: (910) 920-5411 eryn.wukawitz@kw.com

Property Details for 3486 West Forest Trail Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
25047409
Days on Market
52
Taxes
$1,668 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
County
Mason County
Zoning
unknown
ZoningDescription
unknown
Architectural Style
Ranch
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Building Information for 3486 West Forest Trail Road

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

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Property Information for 3486 West Forest Trail Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: morton and west forest trail
  • Municipality: Grant Twp
  • Directions: Right on Morton, drive 1/2 mile. Turn RIGHT on 2 track (5690). Continue for about a mile and turn RIGHT at the first 2 track (5692). Drive all the way to the gate. Lockbox will be at the gate. Call if you get lost.
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 3486
  • Street Direction: W
  • Street Name: Forest Trail
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Free Soil
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49411
  • County: Mason
  • Latitude: 44.125364
  • Longitude: -86.367459
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 37572.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 006-017-002-00
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 59000
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Other
  • Lot Dimensions: unknown
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1081.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1081.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Square Footage: 217800.0
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Legal: W 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 17 T20N R17W 5 A
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Exterior Material: Other
  • Substructure: Other
Interior Features
  • Heating: Wood
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 5
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Wood
  • Heat Type: Wood
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 800
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 3486 West Forest Trail Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #65025047409

$100,000—
Dec 4, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70494061

$100,000—
Dec 4, 2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25047409

$100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2025

Sold

Realcomp #65025047409

$100,000
12/04/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70494061

$100,000
12/04/2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25047409

$100,000

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

Public Records for 3486 West Forest Trail Road

Taxable ValueLand$61,700Additions-Total$61,700
Tax Record2025$1,643 ($137 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,081 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,081 SqFtLot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950CountyMASONAPN006-017-002-00

Schools near 3486 West Forest Trail Road

This home is within Mason County Central Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Scottville Elementary School
Public - K to 2
Mason County Central Upper Elementary
Public - 3 to 5
Mason County Central M.S.
Public - 6 to 8
Mason County Central H.S.
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Scottville Elementary School
PublicK to 2

Mason County Central Upper Elementary
Public3 to 5

Mason County Central M.S.
Public6 to 8

Mason County Central H.S.
Public9 to 12

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