$120,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025

1559 Willett Rd St. Helen, MI 48656

2 Beds
1 Bath
998 Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$120 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Living Room
  • Attached Garage
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

Charming 2-Bedroom Home with Bonus Room on Over Half an Acre — Just Minutes from St. Helen's Lake!

Looking for the perfect full-time home or dreamy summer getaway? Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, featuring an extra bonus room for added flexibility — perfect for a home office, guest space, or hobby room!

Located just over a mile from the St. Helen boat launch, this home is a dream come true for anyone who loves the outdoors. Whether you're into side-by-side riding, fishing, boating, or simply soaking in the beauty of St. Helen's crystal-clear lake, adventure awaits right outside your door.

Set on just over half an acre, the property offers plenty of room to spread out, relax, and enjoy peaceful Up North living. You'll love the fully fenced backyard perfect for pets, kids, or just enjoying extra privacy around the campfire. Since 2021, the home has been completely remodeled, giving you the best of both worlds: modern comfort and cozy, cottage-style charm.

Don't miss your chance to own a slice of paradise in one of Michigan's most loved recreational towns!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Hughes

ERA Greater North Properties License #6501434340 Listed on: 08/23/2025

ERA Greater North Properties

Co-Listed By

Brandy Darrow

ERA Greater North Properties License #MISPE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $934

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 170' x 135'
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 998 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

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

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Carport
  • Paver Block

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Wall Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$934

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 170' X 135'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 998.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 934.0
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wall Furnace: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paver Block: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 998.0
  • Additional Items:Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Street Type:Dirt: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 998.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 129900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Carport14: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size Area: 0.51
  • Lot Dimensions: 170' X 135'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22216.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 934.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2021
Closed on
Sep 18, 2021
Sold by
Gurney Daniel and Sanchez Jessica A
Bought by
Walters Charles and Walters Barbara L
Seller's Agent
Mary Rosner
Benjamin Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Rosner
Benjamin Realty
Sold Price
$40,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2014
Sold by
County Of Roscommon
Bought by
Gurney Daniel and Gurney Jessica

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2014
Sold by
Gurnee Norman
Bought by
County Of Roscommon
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 $40,000 None Available
Deed $4,800 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $55,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $120,000 -7.6% $120 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $129,900 -7.2% $130 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 For Sale $140,000 +250.0% $140 / Sq Ft
09/18/2021 09/18/21 Sold $40,000 -- $40 / Sq Ft
08/28/2021 08/28/21 Pending -- -- --
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 $987 $37,200 $0 $0
2024 $280 $32,500 $0 $0
2023 $269 $32,500 $0 $0
2022 $897 $26,600 $0 $0
2021 $978 $24,900 $0 $0
2020 $967 $23,400 $0 $0
2019 $912 $21,100 $0 $0
2018 $881 $19,000 $0 $0
2016 $854 $16,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $17,800 $0 $0
2014 -- $18,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $17,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25018225

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-327-003-0160