9864 South 5 1/2 Road

Wellston, MI 49689

$580,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
5,275 Sq. Ft.
$110 / Sq. Ft.
5,275
Sq. Ft.
$110
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 11/2/17
Sold 11/2/17
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Description

Private hideaway! Your personal family resort or unique corporate retreat. This magnificent, custom built full-log home sits in peaceful seclusion on the beautiful Pine River and borders 1000's of acres of federal land! The wild and scenic 'Pine' offers awesome trout fishing plus kayaking/ canoeing fun. There is a dramatic river view that's second-to-none! Enjoy the multi-level deck on the back and the full covered porch on the front. Offering 2+ wooded acres with fish pond surrounded by rocks, flowering...Private hideaway! Your personal family resort or unique corporate retreat. This magnificent, custom built full-log home sits in peaceful seclusion on the beautiful Pine River and borders 1000's of acres of federal land! The wild and scenic 'Pine' offers awesome trout fishing plus kayaking/ canoeing fun. There is a dramatic river view that's second-to-none! Enjoy the multi-level deck on the back and the full covered porch on the front. Offering 2+ wooded acres with fish pond surrounded by rocks, flowering perennials and lush greenery. The floor plan is warm and inviting. Over 5200 SF of finished living space. 3 Bedrooms (unique main floor master suite has a sitting room with ''tree-house'' views of the river), 3 1/2 bathrooms, generous pantry, log staircase leading up to a sleeping loft (ov (overlooking the main floor living area), 2 guest bedrooms and a full bath. The massive field stone fireplace is showcased in the main floor living area and again in the lower-level family room. The "chef's kitchen" has an antique-look 6 burner stove, plus a second gas range in the island, making entertaining a joy! The recreation room, family room, wine-storage room, and full bathroom complete your finished walk-out lower level. The out-buildings include a full-log 2 1/2 car garage with loft storage area, a log-sided 40'X28' "drive-in/ drive-out" garage designed to house your work shop, 4 more vehicles, or many seasonal toys such as snowmobiles or kayaks. PLUS a whole-house generator! As for location, you're about 30 minutes to Lake Michigan, 20 minutes to Cadillac, 1 hour to Traverse City, and just 15 minutes to Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort! This means you're surrounded by woods, rivers, trout streams, lakes (big & small) for fishing, swimming, boating, and skiing. There are snowmobile and hiking trails galore! Not to mention the many golf courses, wineries and shopping opportunities! All of this, and many more amenities, make this home and its location a real hidden gem!
  1. Listed by Peter Nemish • CB-Schmidt - Cadillac
    P: (231)-920-8424 C: (231)-920-8424

Property Details for 9864 South 5 1/2 Road

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Water
Zoning
resi
ZoningDescription
resi
Waterfront Features
River
Architectural Style
Log Home
LISTING CLOSED: 11/02/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 9864 South 5 1/2 Road

StatusSold
MLS #17029031
Days on Market147
Taxes$4,942 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1989
Lot Size2.90 AC / 126,324 SF
CountyWexford County
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Building Information for 9864 South 5 1/2 Road

Stories2Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size2.90 AC / 126,324 SF

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Property Information for 9864 South 5 1/2 Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: 34 1/2 & 34
  • Municipality: Norman Twp
  • Body of Water: Pine River
  • Directions: Call LA for directions (Per OWNER) Listing AGENT must be at all showings
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 9864
  • Street Direction: S
  • Street Name: 5 1/2
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Wellston
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49689
  • County: Wexford
  • Latitude: 44.194108
  • Longitude: -85.768994
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Water Type: River
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 162538.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 2112213402
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 200600
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Rolling Hills, Adj to Public Land
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1504.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5275.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 3771.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 2.9
  • Lot Square Footage: 126324.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.9
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Legal: PAR COM ON RIVER 161.97FTW & 719.82 FT N OF S 1/4-COR: N 82D50'20'' W 91.27 FT; S 55D34'35'' W 87.54FT; S 3D49'15'' E 45.34FT; S 78D21'45'' W 162.88FT; N 13D14'35'' W 320.63FT; N 77D52'35'' E 331.97FT; TH SE'LY TO BEG. 2.29 A M/L SB SEC.21 T21N R12W
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 162
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Connected
  • Electric: Generator
  • 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, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Fea Amenities: Deeded Access, Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Unpaved
  • Exterior Material: Log
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Deck
  • Landscape: Decor Pond, Flower Garden, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges, Waterfall
  • Landscape : Decor Pond: Yes
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Landscape : Waterfall: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Owned, Wet Bar, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 4.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • 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): 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Eating Area, Pantry
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Generator, LP Tank Owned, Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 2296
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 1504.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 1.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1504.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Other
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 9864 South 5 1/2 Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 2, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1275190443

$580,000—
Nov 2, 2017

Sold

MiRealSource #1172433

$580,000—
Nov 2, 2017

Sold

Realcomp #67017029031

$580,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/02/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1275190443

$580,000
11/02/2017

Sold

MiRealSource #1172433

$580,000
11/02/2017

Sold

Realcomp #67017029031

$580,000

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

Public Records for 9864 South 5 1/2 Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$13,289 ($1,107 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size99,752 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWEXFORDAPN2112-21-3402

Schools near 9864 South 5 1/2 Road

This home is within Cadillac Area Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Forest View Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Cadillac Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Cadillac Innovation High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Forest View Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cadillac Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Cadillac Innovation High School
Public9 to 12

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