$588,000

13191 Chicago Ave Wellston, MI 49689

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
3,240 Sq Ft
$181 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 2,640 Feet of Waterfront
  • 53 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Indoor Spa
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

The Sylvan creek lodge which is currently being used as a home sits on 53 acres with over a half mile of private Sylvan creek frontage. This log home has a large living room with vaulted ceilings, Teak trim, wood floors, 5 bedrooms and large dining area. Metal roof, back up generator and furnace with outdoor wood boiler. Property is wooded with trails throughout. Property has Federal forest to the front with direct access to Blacksmith Bayou and over 14,000 acres of Federal forest to the rear . A half mile of Sylvan creek frontage makes this a great property for hunting or camping. Located directly across from Blacksmith Bayou, The big Manistee river, North country trail. Snowmobile and ORV trails right down the road. Make this secluded up north paradise your next home, vacation rental or hunting/fishing lodge. 24x40' car port for wood storage and outdoor boiler.

Listing Agent

Jeff Pyciak

Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Onekama License #6501407900 Listed on: 03/13/2026

Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Onekama

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 53 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1630x1406
  • Home fronts a stream
  • 2,640 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,240 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Indoor Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Generator Hookup
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Mineral Rights
  • Tillable Land

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

53 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Log Home
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 2640.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, LP Tank Owned, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3240.0
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1000.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Log, Stucco
  • List Price: 588000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Tillable, Wooded, Level, Wetland Area, Adj. to Public Land
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Creek
  • Waterfront Features: River Front, Stream
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Attached, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 53.0
  • Lot Size Area: 53.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 1630x1406
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2308680.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025

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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 $402 $118,100 $0 $0
2024 $4 $92,600 $0 $0
2023 $372 $79,500 $0 $0
2022 $955 $74,500 $74,500 $0
2021 $919 $68,200 $68,200 $0
2020 $890 $67,400 $67,400 $0
2019 $884 $62,500 $62,500 $0
2018 $872 $53,600 $53,600 $0
2017 $855 $51,200 $51,200 $0
2016 $315 $50,100 $50,100 $0
2015 -- $50,900 $50,900 $0
2014 -- $51,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/13/2026 03/13/26 For Sale $588,000 -- $181 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26009575

MichRIC

APN: 10-105-200-01

Michigan Manistee County Wellston 49689

13191 Chicago Ave, Wellston, MI

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