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3 beds2,184 sqft
8863 East Ruth Drive, Branch, MI 49402
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.8 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$28/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Enjoy 120 feet of River Frontage on the Pere Marquette in Branch. This family home can be your Weekend Getaway or enjoy year round living on the river. This is the perfect location to enjoy the outdoor activities the area has to offer. From: Fishing, kayaking, hunting, plenty of ATV trails, and so much more. This three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, raised ranch home on 2.8 acres boasts Pere Marquette River Frontage and offers an open floor plan with open kitchen, living room & dining room with a 12 x 40 ft....Enjoy 120 feet of River Frontage on the Pere Marquette in Branch. This family home can be your Weekend Getaway or enjoy year round living on the river. This is the perfect location to enjoy the outdoor activities the area has to offer. From: Fishing, kayaking, hunting, plenty of ATV trails, and so much more. This three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, raised ranch home on 2.8 acres boasts Pere Marquette River Frontage and offers an open floor plan with open kitchen, living room & dining room with a 12 x 40 ft. deck overlooking the wooded river view. There is a wood burning stove in the basement with plenty of storage. Included is a 30 x 40 ft. pole barn. There is hundreds of acres of Federal Land close to the property. Seller is very motivated! Furnishings are included in the sale.
  • Listed by: Pamela Buck pamelabuck.realtor@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6505346692 • LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Listing closed: 06/19/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 15021558

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$341,000

Avg days on market

98

Sale-to-list ratio

86.7%

Branch, MI

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$65,000 | 8739 East Ruth Drive, Branch, MI 49402
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Square Feet
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Acres
$600,000 | 5690 South Rapids Road, Branch, MI 49402
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$341,000 | 8144 East Decker Road, Branch, MI 49402
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$255,000 | 9054 East Ruth Drive, Branch, MI 49402
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$432,500 | 6425 South Taylor Road, Branch, MI 49402
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$258,000 | 9503 Lee Drive, Branch, MI 49402
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$587,000 | 988 South Landon Road, Branch, MI 49402
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Location

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Property Information for 8863 East Ruth Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,368 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Water
  • Zoning: Res
  • ZoningDescription: Res
  • Waterfront Features: River
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 2.80 AC / 121,968 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Washington and Ruth
  • Municipality: Colfax Twp
  • Body of Water: Pere Marquette River
  • Directions: Take Monroe Road east of US 31 to 126th Ave. North to Madison Rd. east to 176th Ave. North to Washington Rd. East to Ruth Drive (Just past Masten Rd.) Turn South and follow the main road to property.
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 8863
  • Street Direction: E
  • Street Name: Ruth
  • Suffix: Drive
  • City: Walkerville
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49459
  • County: Oceana
  • Latitude: 43.714374
  • Longitude: -86.102128
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Water Type: River
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 28400.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 6400461012200
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 28400
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 x940
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1092.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2184.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1092.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 2.8
  • Lot Square Footage: 121968.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.8
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: Water Wonderland No 2 Lot 22
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 120
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Connected
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utilities Attached: Phone Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: View
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Heating: Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas/Wood Stove
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Wood, None
  • Heat Type: Wood
  • Additional Items: Gas/Wood Stove
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1092
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 1092.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 0.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Pole Barn
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Description: Open floor kitchen, living, dining room
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 8863 East Ruth Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 19, 2015

Sold

Realcomp #67015021558

$62,000
Jun 19, 2015

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #15021558

$62,000
Jun 19, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1079622775

$62,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/19/2015

Sold

Realcomp #67015021558

$62,000
06/19/2015

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #15021558

$62,000
06/19/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1079622775

$62,000

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Public Records for 8863 East Ruth Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$2,164 ($180 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size310,907 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyOCEANAAPN004-610-122-01

Schools near 8863 East Ruth Drive

This home is within Walkerville Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Walkerville Public School
Public3 to 12

Walkerville Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

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