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2 beds904 sqft$210/sqft
5900 South Rapids Road, Branch, MI 49402
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.6 acresLot Size
1981Year Built
$210/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$100/yrHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Charming 2-Bedroom/1 Bath Cottage on the Big South Branch of the Pere Marquette River, a designated Wild & Scenic River since 1978. Enjoy the peaceful,private setting & fantastic view of the river w/123 ft of easy-access riverfront & only 30ft to the river off your wraparound deck. Cottage has many updates over the last several years: newer roof, well, pump & tank, water heater, wall furnace, frig, dishwasher, washer/dryer combo & an impressive wood-burning fireplace. Property is located near the...Charming 2-Bedroom/1 Bath Cottage on the Big South Branch of the Pere Marquette River, a designated Wild & Scenic River since 1978. Enjoy the peaceful,private setting & fantastic view of the river w/123 ft of easy-access riverfront & only 30ft to the river off your wraparound deck. Cottage has many updates over the last several years: newer roof, well, pump & tank, water heater, wall furnace, frig, dishwasher, washer/dryer combo & an impressive wood-burning fireplace. Property is located near the Manistee Nat forest. Perfect river for tubing, kyaking, fishing for brown trout & seasonal runs of steelhead & salmon right off your bank. Great area for dirtbiking,4-wheeling, snowshoeing, snowmobiling & hunting. Once you see this picturesque cottage & its tranquil setting, you won't want to leave!
  • Listed by: Ingrid Wadel 231.301.0646 ingwadel@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6505346692 • LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Listing closed: 09/28/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 18033678

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$200,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

Branch, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 5900 South Rapids Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,166 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Mason County
  • View: Water
  • Zoning: Rec Res
  • ZoningDescription: Rec Res
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Architectural Style: Chalet
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Lot Size: 1.60 AC / 69,696 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Anthony Rd
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Municipality: Logan Twp
  • Body of Water: Pere Marquette River
  • Directions: From Ludington - West on US-10 to Walhalla Rd turn S, road curves E and turns into Kinney Rd. Continue E to Masten Rd to Anthony Rd & turn W to S Rapids Rd.
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 5900
  • Street Direction: S
  • Street Name: Rapids
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Branch
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49402
  • County: Mason
  • Latitude: 43.845292
  • Longitude: -86.076634
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Water Type: River
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • Taxable Value: 49139.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $100
  • Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually
  • Tax ID #: 5300830004400
  • Association: Yes
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 49400
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 61 x 327 x 123 x 415
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 904.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 904.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.6
  • Lot Square Footage: 69696.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.6
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Legal: P-M Woods & Rapids Lot 44 & Lot 82
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 123
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Private
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition, Tile
  • Substructure: Crawl Space
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Landscape: Ground Cover
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Interior Features: LP Tank Rented
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation, Den, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Wall Furnace
  • Additional Items: LP Tank Rented
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 624
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 5900 South Rapids Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 28, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #70027147

$190,000
Sep 28, 2018

Sold

Realcomp #67018033678

$190,000
Sep 28, 2018

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18033678

$190,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/28/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #70027147

$190,000
09/28/2018

Sold

Realcomp #67018033678

$190,000
09/28/2018

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18033678

$190,000

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

Public Records for 5900 South Rapids Road

Taxable ValueLand$97,000Additions-Total$97,000
Tax Record2025$2,606 ($217 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt624 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt624 SqFtLot Size36,591 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated1975CountyMASONAPN008-300-044-00

Schools near 5900 South Rapids Road

This home is within Mason County Central Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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

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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