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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,656 sqft$83/sqft
5555 Rau Road, West Branch, MI 48661
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.98 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$83/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This home truly shows pride of ownership. Quiet country location, yet within minutes of West Branch. Features family room, informal and formal dining rooms. Relax on the back deck and overlook the neighboring pond while watching the wildlife. In winter time, cozy up in front of one of the two fireplaces. The 1144 sq ft basement could be finished off for additional living space. Additional 12x12 concrete block out building that houses wood burning furnace that could be used to fire boiler. Also 12x12...This home truly shows pride of ownership. Quiet country location, yet within minutes of West Branch. Features family room, informal and formal dining rooms. Relax on the back deck and overlook the neighboring pond while watching the wildlife. In winter time, cozy up in front of one of the two fireplaces. The 1144 sq ft basement could be finished off for additional living space. Additional 12x12 concrete block out building that houses wood burning furnace that could be used to fire boiler. Also 12x12 storage shed. Newer steel roof on house and outbuildings. Great country setting. Come view today!
  • Listed by: JOELLEN SERUM 989.329.2820 JESerum@msn.com • COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REALTORS-HL
Listing closed: 12/15/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 77001210583

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$290,000

Avg days on market

72

Sale-to-list ratio

93.7%

West Branch, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 5555 Rau Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,894 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: T21N R1E
  • Zoning: residential
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 2.98 AC / 129,808 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: M-55 East to Pointer Rd, south to Rau Rd, west to sign, just past Tea Lake Rd, on the left
  • Latitude: 44.232819
  • Longitude: -84.349279
  • Township: Edwards
  • MLS Area Major: Edwards Twp (65003)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 00300700310
  • Tax Amount Summer: $908.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $986.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,894.00
  • Tax Block: Sec 7
  • Tax Legal Description: COMB WITH SPLIT FROM 001-00 SEC 7 T21N R1ER. 298 a 244-29 3008944 3009228 N'LY 208 FT OF E'LY 624 FT OF NE 1/4 OF 3015557 NE 1/4
School Information
  • Elementary School: Surline Elementary School
  • High School: Ogemaw Heights High School
  • High School District: West Branch
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage, Heated Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.98
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 129808.8
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 208 x 624
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Sloped
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 85000.0
  • Living Area: 2656.0
  • Building Area Total: 3800.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2656.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1144.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1975
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 9
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 9x13
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12x18
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 16x11
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 12x13
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x18
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 19x16
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12x13
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 11
  • Room Description: Half
  • Room Dimensions: 5x6
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 16x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 5555 Rau Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2021

Sold

MiRealSource #1210583

$220,000
Dec 15, 2021

Sold

Realcomp #77001210583

$220,000
Dec 15, 2021

Sold

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201815585

$220,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2021

Sold

MiRealSource #1210583

$220,000
12/15/2021

Sold

Realcomp #77001210583

$220,000
12/15/2021

Sold

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS #201815585

$220,000

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

Public Records for 5555 Rau Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,689 ($224 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size129,809 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyOGEMAWAPN003-007-003-10

Schools near 5555 Rau 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

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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This home: 5555 Rau Road, West Branch, MI 48661
$220,000
4
2,656
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43,560
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