$206,500
SOLD JUN 23, 2021

115 S Emerson Dr Branch, MI 49402

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,673 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$123 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Docks
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of July 2025

The wonderful home on the sandy shore of Emerson Lake is nestled in the woods and offers spectacular views of the sunset across the lake both from the campfire on the beach and from the 266 square foot deck above. It has a great floor plan with three bedrooms and two baths, kitchen and dining, and a large family room with a fireplace for your enjoyment.
Emerson Lake is a private 55 acre lake with terrific boating and fishing opportunities for you and your family and friends. Close by are state forests and groomed trails to explore.
This charming home has been well maintained and is available to suit your imagination.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Ferguson

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington License #6501335529 Listed on: 05/13/2021

Co-Listed By

M.A. Ferguson

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington License #6501348648

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember Agent

Non Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,680

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x221
  • Private Waterfront
  • 65 Feet of Waterfront
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $2 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,673 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Area
  • Water Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,680

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 65X221
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1673.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1680.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: 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
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 65.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:No Step Entrance: Yes
  • Driveway:Shared Unpaved: Yes
  • Lot Description:Adj to Public Land: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1673.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Accessibility Feat 36' or Hallway: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: 36' or + Hallway, Covered Entrance, Accessible Entrance
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1673.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 199000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Recreational, Wooded, Cul-De-Sac, Adj to Public Land
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Emerson Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 25.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 25.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size Area: 0.33
  • Lot Dimensions: 65X221
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14375.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1680.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

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: 21017002

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 002-102-005-00