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Last Sold Price
2 beds1 bath720 sqft
3573 Francois Road, West Branch, MI 48661
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.1 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$57/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This getaway cottage is near it all! This cozy 2 bedroom cabin sits on OVER AN ACRE of partly wooded property, has a wood fireplace to keep you warm, knotty pine interior, newer furnace & well pump, and deck for relaxing which overlooks a large pond. This property is the perfect vacation/weekend and hunting retreat not far from State lands for hunting and ORV/snowmobile trials and near popular and all sports Clear Lake. You can also walk to serene Elni Lake from this property.This getaway cottage is near it all! This cozy 2 bedroom cabin sits on OVER AN ACRE of partly wooded property, has a wood fireplace to keep you warm, knotty pine interior, newer furnace & well pump, and deck for relaxing which overlooks a large pond. This property is the perfect vacation/weekend and hunting retreat not far from State lands for hunting and ORV/snowmobile trials and near popular and all sports Clear Lake. You can also walk to serene Elni Lake from this property.
  • Listed by: JENIFER JOHNSON 989.510.0626 jeniferjohnson@cahanes.com • C.A.HANES REALTY- M33
Listing closed: 04/06/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 77001168420

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Property Information for 3573 Francois Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $832 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: WELCH'S SUBD
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Waterfront Features: Shared Water Frontage, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 1.10 AC / 47,916 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Rose City Road West to Horseshoe to Welch, Left on Welch, follow to Francois to property
  • Latitude: 44.397851
  • Longitude: -84.271317
  • MLS Area Major: Foster Twp (65004)
  • Water Body Name: Elni Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 6500442002700
  • Tax Amount Summer: $259.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $573.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $832.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $21,600.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lots 27, 28, 29 and 30, Welch's Subd
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: One Car Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 215X243X200X163
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Split Possible, Wooded
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 21600.0
  • Living Area: 720.0
  • Building Area Total: 720.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 720.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1960
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Wood
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Range
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10x11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11x12
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x18
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 3573 Francois Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2018

Sold

Realcomp #77001168420

$41,000—
Apr 6, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #1168420

$41,000—
Feb 4, 2018

Contract Signed

Realcomp #77001168420

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2018

Sold

Realcomp #77001168420

$41,000
04/06/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #1168420

$41,000
02/04/2018

Contract Signed

Realcomp #77001168420

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Schools near 3573 Francois Road

This home is within West Branch-Rose City Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Surline Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Surline Middle School
Public5 to 8

Ogemaw Heights High School
Public9 to 12

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