$280,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

115 S Emerson Dr Branch, MI 49402

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,260 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$222 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

240 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Deck
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2025

54' of Emerson Lake Frontage! This cute lake front home is nestled in the woods on a wonderful lake. Home was previously on a weekly rental site but can be your ''turn key'' cottage or home immediately. All the furnishings will let you move right in. Furnace is a high efficient 2022 install. Deck overlooking lake is newer and solid. Great aluminum dock. This is the place to start your family traditions. Close to all the recreational sites (Pere Marquette River, Manistee National Forest, several lakes) Come see this gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Budreau

GREENRIDGE Realty Ludington License #6502356674 Listed on: 09/09/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Brooke Klein

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington License #6501413057

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,452

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x227.37x54.41x201.47
  • Private Waterfront
  • 54 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Property fronts a private road

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,260 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Range
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Emerson Lake Club Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,452

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 65x227.37x54.41x201.47
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1260.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4452.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Water Heater:Propane2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 54.41
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Emerson Lake Club Subdivision
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1260.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Accessibility Feat 36' or Hallway: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: 36' or + Hallway
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1260.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 290000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Composition, Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Emerson Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 100.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size Area: 0.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x227.37x54.41x201.47
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13910.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4452.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2024
Closed on
Jul 3, 2025
Sold by
Sanna Joseph Alexander
Bought by
Monroe Patti
Seller's Agent
Bob Budreau
GREENRIDGE Realty Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Klein
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-9.68%
Views
237

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
38.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2021
Closed on
Jun 23, 2021
Sold by
Grisham Kyle and Grisham Erin
Bought by
Sanna Joseph A
Seller's Agent
John Ferguson
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember Agent
Non Member
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$206,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
3.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$200,305
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2018
Closed on
May 23, 2018
Sold by
Steger Roberta M
Bought by
Grisham Kyle and Grisham Erin
Seller's Agent
Lori Dickenson
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Justine Sims
RE/MAX TOGETHER
List Price
$132,900
Sold Price
$123,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-7.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2007
Sold by
Steger Roberta M
Bought by
Steger Joseph Patrick and Steger Roberta Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1996
Sold by
Steger Joseph and Steger Roberta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1990
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $280,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $206,500 Lakeshore Land & Title
Warranty Deed $123,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $51,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $200,305 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $113,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $280,000 -3.4% $222 / Sq Ft
10/16/2024 10/16/24 Price Changed $290,000 -6.5% $230 / Sq Ft
09/09/2024 09/09/24 For Sale $310,000 +50.1% $246 / Sq Ft
06/23/2021 06/23/21 Sold $206,500 +3.8% $123 / Sq Ft
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale $199,000 +61.8% $119 / Sq Ft
05/23/2018 05/23/18 Sold $123,000 -7.4% $98 / Sq Ft
04/27/2018 04/27/18 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2018 03/15/18 For Sale $132,900 -- $105 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,676 $141,100 $141,100 $0
2024 -- $130,700 $130,700 $0
2023 -- $98,200 $98,200 $0
2022 -- $89,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,338 $64,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,338 $63,500 $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2015 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24047482

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 002-102-005-00