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Discover the perfect blend of comfort, space, and breathtaking views with this beautiful lakefront home. Situated on 2 acres with direct frontage on an all-sports lake, this property is ideal as a year-round residence or a summer retreat for family and friends. Property Highlights:
5 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Brand new addition providing generous living space, Open kitchen with solid-surface countertops, eat-in bar, and stunning...Lakefront Living at Its Best - Spacious 5-Bedroom Home on 2 Acres
Discover the perfect blend of comfort, space, and breathtaking views with this beautiful lakefront home. Situated on 2 acres with direct frontage on an all-sports lake, this property is ideal as a year-round residence or a summer retreat for family and friends. Property Highlights:
5 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Brand new addition providing generous living space, Open kitchen with solid-surface countertops, eat-in bar, and stunning lake views. Expansive yard with a large back deck, perfect for entertaining. Durable metal roof for peace of mind.
4-car garage with plenty of room for vehicles, boats, and lake toys. Nestled directly across the road from the renowned River Lake Inn, you'll have access to fine dining and scenic walking trails just steps from your door. Nearby, Farrand Hall offers additional dining options and hosts special events. With the all-sports lake right at your fingertips, every day feels like a getaway, whether you're boating, fishing, or simply soaking in the view. This lake home has it all: space, style, and serenity. Don't miss your chance to own your own piece of waterfront paradise.
- Listed by Tanya Welch MTP Group • Brokerage DRE #6502431675 • Real Broker LLCP: (517)-617-7026 C: (517)-617-7026 twelch@realmtp.com
Property Details for 774 Ralston Road
Property Details for 774 Ralston Road
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 25045065 |
| Days on Market | 49 |
| Taxes | $2,708 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Lot Size | 2.28 AC / 99,530 SF |
| County | Branch County |
Location
Sold By Five Star Real Estate
Building Information for 774 Ralston Road
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$2,005 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
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Property Information for 774 Ralston Road
- Cross Streets: Arney & Alman
- Municipality: Sherwood Twp
- Body of Water: River Lake
- Directions: M60 to Ralston Road south. Take Ralston, past Arney road and continue to the property on the left. Across the street from River Lake Inn.
- Area - Major: Branch County - R
- Street #: 774
- Street Name: Ralston
- Suffix: Road
- City: Colon
- State: MI
- Zip Code: 49040
- County: Branch
- Latitude: 41.996289
- Longitude: -85.284941
- Area - Minor: Branch County - R
- Water Type: Lake
- Taxable Value: 98355.0
- Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
- Tax ID #: 010-031-100-185-00
- Homestead: 100
- SEV: 151200
- Parking Features: Attached
- Garage Spaces: 4.0
- Garage Y/N: Yes
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Driveway: Gravel
- Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
- Total Open Houses Count: 0
- Lot Features: Level, Wooded
- SqFt Source: Other
- Lot Dimensions: 200x400
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2100.0
- SqFt Above Grade: 2100.0
- Lot Measurement: Acres
- Lot Acres: 2.28
- Lot Square Footage: 99530.0
- Lot Size Area: 2.28
- Tax Year: 2024
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Legal: BEG S 458 FT, TH S 88DEG 38MIN E 1742.8 FT, TH S 2DEG 48MIN W 526.6 FT, TH N 41DEG 29MIN E 496 1/4 FT FR MEANDER POST OF W LI SEC & S SH GOODRICH LAKE, TH N 41DEG 29MIN E 134.1 FT, TH NE ALG ARC OF CURVE TO RI OF RAD PAR 4867.3 FT A DIST OF 69.37 FT, TH S 28DEG 2MIN E 104.4 FT, TH S 10DEG 14MIN 20SEC E 406.45 FT TO SH OF RIVER LAKE, TH WLY ALG SD LK TO PT S 11DEG 08MIN 20SEC E OF BEG, TH N 11DEG
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- New Construction: No
- Total Floor Plans Count: 4
- Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 09-03-2025 05:24:00 PM
- Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1955
- Video Groups: 0
- Accessibility Features YN: No
- Income Property: No
- Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 200
- Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Well
- Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
- Utilities Attached: Phone Connected
- Water: Well
- Roof: Metal
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Stories: 2
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Water Fea Amenities: All Sports
- Street Type: Paved, Public
- Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
- Roofing: Metal
- Substructure: Slab
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Patio and Porch Features: Deck
- Landscape: Garden Area
- Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
- Heating: Forced Air
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Rented, Center Island
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Room Total: 11
- Main Bedrooms: 3
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Basement: No
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Cooling: Central
- Total Baths: 2.0
- Full Baths: 2
- Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
- Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Heat Source: Propane
- Heat Type: Forced Air
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Kitchen Features: Center Island
- Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Ensuite, Garage Door Opener, Generator Hook-up, LP Tank Rented, Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Water Heater: Propane
- Bedrooms: 5
- Half Baths: 0.0
- Main Full Baths: 2
- Main Half Baths: 0
- Main Level SQFT: 1700
- Total Beds Above Grade: 5
- Main Level Primary: Yes
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Area
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Main
- Occupant Type: Owner
- Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, MSHDA, Rural Development, VA Loan
Property History for 774 Ralston Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1922447037 | $350,000 | +11.5% / yr |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Sold MiRealSource #70491715 | $350,000 | — |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Sold Realcomp #62025045065 | $350,000 | — |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #25045065 | $350,000 | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Contract Signed Realcomp #62025045065 | — | |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #25045065 | — | |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Contract Signed MiRealSource #70491715 | — | |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70491715 | $379,000 | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #62025045065 | $379,000 | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25045065 | $379,000 | — |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #15003747 | $140,000 | — |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1257753527 | $140,000 | -2.1% / yr |
| May 4, 2017 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #15003747 | — | |
| Jan 29, 2015 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #15003747 | $195,500 | — |
| Aug 25, 2014 | Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #12047087 | $199,000 | — |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #12047087 | $235,000 | — |
| Aug 21, 2012 | Permanently Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #10050618 | $230,000 | — |
| Oct 18, 2010 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #10050618 | $235,000 | — |
| Oct 16, 2010 | Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #10026622 | $235,000 | — |
| Jun 11, 2010 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #10026622 | $235,000 | — |
| Oct 23, 2006 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #2626719 | $175,000 | — |
| Oct 13, 2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1112991669 | $175,000 | — |
| Sep 27, 2006 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #2626719 | — | |
| Jun 8, 2006 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2626719 | $215,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1922447037 | $350,000 +11.5% / yr |
| 11/21/2025 | Sold MiRealSource #70491715 | $350,000 |
| 11/21/2025 | Sold Realcomp #62025045065 | $350,000 |
| 11/21/2025 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #25045065 | $350,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | Contract Signed Realcomp #62025045065 | — |
| 10/22/2025 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #25045065 | — |
| 10/21/2025 | Contract Signed MiRealSource #70491715 | — |
| 09/03/2025 | Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70491715 | $379,000 |
| 09/03/2025 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #62025045065 | $379,000 |
| 09/03/2025 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25045065 | $379,000 |
| 06/16/2017 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #15003747 | $140,000 |
| 06/12/2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1257753527 | $140,000 -2.1% / yr |
| 05/04/2017 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #15003747 | — |
| 01/29/2015 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #15003747 | $195,500 |
| 08/25/2014 | Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #12047087 | $199,000 |
| 08/24/2012 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #12047087 | $235,000 |
| 08/21/2012 | Permanently Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #10050618 | $230,000 |
| 10/18/2010 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #10050618 | $235,000 |
| 10/16/2010 | Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #10026622 | $235,000 |
| 06/11/2010 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #10026622 | $235,000 |
| 10/23/2006 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #2626719 | $175,000 |
| 10/13/2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1112991669 | $175,000 |
| 09/27/2006 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #2626719 | — |
| 06/08/2006 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2626719 | $215,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 774 Ralston Road
Schools near 774 Ralston Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Colon Elementary School PublicK to 8 | ||
Colon High School Public6 to 12 | ||
Leonidas School PublicK to 8 | ||
Leonidas School PublicK to 8 |
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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