$205,000
SOLD NOV 10, 2025

17124 8th St Wellston, MI 49689

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,450 Sq Ft
248,292 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$141 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wooded Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Tankless Water Heater

About This Home

As of November 2025

This year around home or cottage is located in the Heart of the Manistee National Forest and with in walking distance to Little Crystal Lake in Wellston. The home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen with a snack counter and a big window overlooking the wrap around deck and the back yard. There is a dining room and large living room. The basement has lots of extra storage, tankless hot water heater, and a newer furnace. There is a workshop area with a couple rooms up stairs that could be finished off as guest quarters. The retro outbuilding has room for a fish cleaning station and storage for your hunting and fishing gear. The yard is nicely manicured with a fire pit and garden area. There is a two car detached garage. Close to Tippy Dam and 100's of acres of Federal Land.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Randall

Big River Properties Brokerage Email: NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com License #6502124707 Listed on: 06/17/2025

Co-Listed By

Nicole Estes

Big River Properties Brokerage Email: NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com License #6501311074

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Doezema

Keller Williams GR East License #6502417122

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5.7 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,450 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Generator Hookup
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

5.7 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Attribution Contact: NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 144.76
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregula
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1450.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator Hook-up: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1450.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: This year around home or cottage is located in the Heart of the Manistee National Forest and with in walking distance to Little Crystal Lake in Wellston. The home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen with a snack counter and a big window overlooking the wrap around deck and the back yard. There is a dining room and large living room. The basement has lots of extra storage, tankless hot water heater, and a newer furnace. There is a workshop area with a couple rooms up stairs that could be finished off as guest quarters. The retro outbuilding has room for a fish cleaning station and storage for your hunting and fishing gear. The yard is nicely manicured with a fire pit and garden area. There is a two car detached garage. Close to Tippy Dam and 100's of acres of Federal Land.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, LP Tank Rented
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1450.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 800.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 209900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5.7
  • Lot Size Area: 5.7
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregula
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 248292.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2019
Closed on
Oct 25, 2019
Sold by
Mobarak Kenneth J
Bought by
Speicher Tony E and Speicher Angela R
Seller's Agent
Therran Ferguson
Essential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Garner
Century 21 Forward (BR)
List Price
$142,500
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-5.26%
Current Estimated Value
$210,465

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,465
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1992
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $135,000 --
Warranty Deed $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Sold $205,000 -2.3% $141 / Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Price Changed $209,900 -8.7% $145 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $229,900 +70.3% $159 / Sq Ft
10/25/2019 10/25/19 Sold $135,000 -5.3% $93 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2019 07/03/19 For Sale $142,500 +150.0% $98 / Sq Ft
06/21/2017 06/21/17 Sold $57,000 -10.2% $48 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/17/2017 05/17/17 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2017 03/07/17 For Sale $63,500 -- $53 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,063 $124,000 $0 $0
2024 $10 $112,400 $0 $0
2023 $985 $95,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,428 $85,700 $85,700 $0
2021 $2,333 $78,200 $78,200 $0
2020 $2,268 $77,500 $77,500 $0
2019 $1,464 $64,200 $64,200 $0
2018 $1,098 $37,800 $37,800 $0
2017 -- $33,400 $33,400 $0
2016 -- $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $33,800 $33,800 $0
2014 -- $33,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25029066

MichRIC

APN: 10-113-250-02

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