Sold
Last Sold Price
9 beds4,500 sqft
9008 South Meridian Road, Bannister, MI 48807
Single FamilyProperty Type
465 acresLot Size
2021Year Built
$467/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to High Rack Ranch. This expansive property spans over 464 acres and features a stunning 4,500+ sq. ft. lodge with a new addition. Featuring 9 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a large deck overlooking the stocked pond. This ranch is perfect for hosting and entertaining large groups of people offering many activities for everyone to enjoy. The property has ample road frontage, 4+/- miles of 10ft high fence, and 80+ acres of tillable ground for food plots, offering world class hunting opportunities....Welcome to High Rack Ranch. This expansive property spans over 464 acres and features a stunning 4,500+ sq. ft. lodge with a new addition. Featuring 9 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a large deck overlooking the stocked pond. This ranch is perfect for hosting and entertaining large groups of people offering many activities for everyone to enjoy. The property has ample road frontage, 4+/- miles of 10ft high fence, and 80+ acres of tillable ground for food plots, offering world class hunting opportunities. The property includes a great trail system with new culverts, breeding pen, and elevated hunting blinds. Inside the fenced area, there are 225-250 deer. You will also find a 120x40ft pole barn with a man cave, processing room, and walk-in cooler, as well as an additional 30x40 barn. A caretaker's house at 1,043 sq ft with a 50x28 barn. This ranch is conveniently located from major cities like Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, and Lansing. Don't miss the chance to tour this exceptional closed-range ranch this far south in the state. This property presents a rare opportunity for a turnkey ranch, whether for private or commercial use. Call or text Blake VerWoert at 616-308-3122 for a private tour.
  • Listed by: Blake Kenneth VerWoert 616.308.3122 verwoert.blake@gmail.com • Wildlife Realty
Listing closed: 10/16/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 72024012786

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$160,000

Avg days on market

64

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

Bannister, MI

9 comparable properties found

$2,100,000 | 9008 Meridian Road, Bannister, MI 48807
1/76
1

$2,100,000

Sold 10/16/24

9
Bedrooms
4,500
Square Feet
465
Acres
$420,000 | 22550 West Ferden Road, Bannister, MI 48807
1/31
2

$420,000

Sold 04/24/26

4
Bedrooms
3,583
Square Feet
2.5
Acres
$225,500 | 11763 East Cleveland Road, Bannister, MI 48807
1/40
3

$225,500

Sold 06/18/26

3
Bedrooms
1,352
Square Feet
6.28
Acres
$170,000 | 10230 East Cleveland Road, Bannister, MI 48807
1/30
4

$170,000

Sold 10/15/25

3
Bedrooms
1,056
Square Feet
1
Acres
$48,000 | 0 East Garfield Road, Bannister, MI 48807
1/13
5

$48,000

Sold 08/28/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
11
Acres
6

$98,000

Sold 11/08/24

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
40
Acres
7

$160,000

Sold 07/07/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,016
Square Feet
1.38
Acres
$109,900 | V/l Lot 1 South V/l Road, Bannister, MI 48807
1/19
8

$109,900

Sold 07/21/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
17
Acres
9

$29,900

Sold 08/03/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,800
Square Feet
153
Acres

Location

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Property Information for 9008 South Meridian Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $17,516 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • View: Water
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Channel, Lake, Other, Pond, Private Water Frontage, River Front, Stream, Water Access Rights
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Lot Size: 465.00 AC / 20,255,400 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Chesaning take M 57 west 13 miles. At the county line go north on Meridian Rd 1 mile electric gate is on right.
  • Latitude: 43.190188
  • Longitude: -84.367225
  • Cross Street: M-57
  • MLS Area Major: Area73241Chapin Twp
  • Water Body Name: Private Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 12091084001000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $17,516.28
  • Tax Annual Amount: $17,516.28
  • Tax Assessed Value: $573,314.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 465+/- Ac, Part of Sec 9, Chapin Twp T9N R1E See Documents for complete ID'#s and Legal Descriptions
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • High School District: Ashley
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 465.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.02554E7
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Water Frontage Feet: 500.0
  • Lot Features: Adjacentto Public Land, Decorative Pond, Hilly Ravine, Landscaped Ground Cover, Other, Tillable, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Road Frontage Feet: 4500
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unpaved Road
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Shrubs
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 1340300.0
  • Living Area: 4500.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3500.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1000.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1200.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 2021
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.1
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 9
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Wood
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Water Heater Fuel: Propane
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 9008 South Meridian Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #72024012786

$2,100,000—
Oct 15, 2024

Contract Signed

Realcomp #72024012786

—
Mar 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #72024012786

$2,900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2024

Sold

Realcomp #72024012786

$2,100,000
10/15/2024

Contract Signed

Realcomp #72024012786

—
03/15/2024

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #72024012786

$2,900,000

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Schools near 9008 South Meridian Road

This home is within Ashley Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ashley Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Ashley Middle School
Public5 to 8

Ashley High School
Public9 to 12

Gratiot Continuous Learning Center
Public9 to 12

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