$194,900
$5K PRICE DROP

17741 Caberfae Hwy Wellston, MI 49689

Estimated payment $1,160/month

Total Views 7,797
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,002 Sq Ft
$195 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Chalet
  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Deck
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Charming 2-Bedroom seasonal or year round home in Wellston. Ideal location just down the road from the Tippy Dam and scenic backwaters, this inviting 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of rustic charm. Step inside to find a warm and welcoming interior with stunning knotty pine tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings and a striking cultured stone wall with a cozy wood stove. The main floor includes a comfortable bedroom, full bathroom, and convenient laundry area, while the upper level boasts a spacious bedroom with a private half bath.
Outside, a large garage/pole barn provides ample space for vehicles, tools, or recreational gear and includes a finished office area that could easily be converted into guest quarters or a studio. Whether you're seeking a year-round residence, weekend getaway this home offers endless possibilities in a prime location for outdoor enthusiasts.

Listing Agent

Alicia Cook

Big River Properties Brokerage Email: NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com License #6501376941 Listed on: 04/28/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Nicole Estes

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

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,197

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 165x245
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,002 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • 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

$1,197

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Chalet
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Attribution Contact: NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 165x245
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1002.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Heat Type:Space Heater: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wood3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1002.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Linoleum: Yes
  • Architectural Style Chalet: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1002.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 194900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Space Heater, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 165x245
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025

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Range of Values:

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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 $1,197 $79,300 $0 $0
2024 $461 $69,500 $0 $0
2023 $441 $60,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,119 $46,300 $0 $46,300
2021 $1,076 $42,200 $0 $42,200
2020 $1,042 $42,100 $3,600 $38,500
2019 $1,036 $38,700 $3,600 $35,100
2018 $1,021 $33,600 $3,600 $30,000
2017 $1,001 $32,500 $3,600 $28,900
2016 $373 $32,100 $3,600 $28,500
2015 -- $32,700 $3,600 $29,100
2014 -- $33,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $194,900 -2.5% $195 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 For Sale $199,900 -- $200 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $79,000 --
Warranty Deed $92,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25018113

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10-112-450-08