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3 beds1,470 sqft

5700 Wilderness Road, Alger, MI 48610

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.84 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$144/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$300/yrHOA Fees

Description

Tucked at the end of a quiet road, this beautifully updated river retreat offers privacy, wildlife, and access to exceptional Forest Lake association amenities which are surrounded by State land. Purchased in 2020 as a vacation home the property has been thoughtfully improved and well maintained. Major updates in 2021 include a new roof, central A/C, installation, luxury vinyl plank flooring on the first floor, and a complete to-the-studs renovation of the first-floor bathroom and laundry room. First-floor...Tucked at the end of a quiet road, this beautifully updated river retreat offers privacy, wildlife, and access to exceptional Forest Lake association amenities which are surrounded by State land. Purchased in 2020 as a vacation home the property has been thoughtfully improved and well maintained. Major updates in 2021 include a new roof, central A/C, installation, luxury vinyl plank flooring on the first floor, and a complete to-the-studs renovation of the first-floor bathroom and laundry room. First-floor entry doors were replaced and high-risk perimeter trees were removed. In 2024, the high bank edge was built out to enhance river views, and in 2025 additional trees were cleared for improved up- and down-river visibility along with the installation of insulative light-filtering blinds. The home offers forced air propane heat on the main level and electric baseboard heat upstairs, two upper-level balconies, a wraparound porch, portable generator outlet, 8x12 shed, and attic access from the east upper bedroom closet. A short walk from your porch leads you to adjacent Forest Lake common property where you can access the Rifle River to view wildlife and fish for Bass, Steelhead, Walleye and Trout. Association amenities (expected $300/year for 2026) include clubhouse, all-sports Forest Lake, beach, multiple boat launches, campground access for owners and guests, gated storage area, organized events throughout the year, and additional optional clubs and services. More information can be found at https://www.forestlakepoa.com. A peaceful setting with abundant wildlife completes this move-in-ready Northern Michigan retreat.
  • Listed by: Karen Sirrine 989.430.2623 karen.s@karensirrine.com • RE/MAX of Midland
Listing closed: 03/17/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 61050200139
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Median sold price

$185,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

94.9%

Alger, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 5700 Wilderness Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,681 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Lake
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • View: Water
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, River Front, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 0.84 AC / 36,590 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: N on 75- Sterling- Klein - 76 Jac
  • Latitude: 44.104738
  • Longitude: -84.054016
  • Cross Street: 76 / Jack Pine
  • MLS Area Major: Moffatt Twp (06008)
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $300.00
  • Parcel Number: 0080f1100034500
  • Tax Amount Summer: $648.95
  • Tax Amount Winter: $2,032.51
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,681.46
  • Tax Assessed Value: $54,246.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T20N R3E SEC 25 LOT 345 & 346 FOREST GROVE #2
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Standish Sterling
Parking
  • Garage: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 262
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.84
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irreg.
  • Water Frontage Feet: 262.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Water View
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 80900.0
  • Living Area: 1470.0
  • Building Area Total: 2366.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1470.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 896.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Property Condition: Platted Sub
  • Year Built: 1973
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: One And One Half
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Block, Daylight, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Propane, Radiant, Wood
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
  • Window Features: Egress Windows, Window Treatments
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse
  • Community Features: Clubhouse
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Breezeway, Deck, Porch
  • Pool Private: No

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 2
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Description: Tile
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 17x16
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 12x7
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10x9
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Description: Vinyl
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 17x13
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2

Agent

Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 5700 Wilderness Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #50200139

$211,000—
Mar 17, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #61050200139

$211,000—
Feb 27, 2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #50200139

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #50200139

$211,000
03/17/2026

Sold

Realcomp #61050200139

$211,000
02/27/2026

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #50200139

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

Public records

5700 Wilderness Road

Beds

0

Style

Single Family Residence

County

ARENAC

APN

008-0-F11-000-345-00

Schools near 5700 Wilderness Road

This home is within Standish-Sterling Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Sterling Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Standish-Sterling Central High School
Public7 to 12

Standish Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5700 Wilderness Road, Alger, MI 48610
$211,000
3
1,470
36,590
$130,000
3
1,900
82,764
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$145,000
3
1,344
52,707
$161,000
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