$1,350,000
SOLD AUG 21, 2025

1940 3rd Lake Rd St. Helen, MI 48656

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
464.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$794 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 464.45 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of August 2025

One of the largest privately owned properties adjoining Lake St. Helen encompasses 460 acres of diverse and scenic landscapes, presenting an exceptional opportunity to create a luxurious compound or private oasis. With approximately 2,000 feet of lake frontage and adjoining state land, this property offers access to various water sources, including streams and ponds. Historically, the land was owned by the Carter Family and later passed down to the Heston Family. While most of the original holdings by Carter Inc. have been sold and fragmented into various privately and state-owned parcels, this remains the largest privately owned piece, comprised of three distinct parcels. Construction on the main house began in 1997 but was left unfinished, providing a blank canvas for new owners. The design envisions a wrap-around deck, an open floor plan, and a walk-out finished basement, featuring three bedrooms, two full baths, and a mudroom, alongside a spacious pole building. This unique property combines potential and history, making it a rare find in the Lake St. Helen area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Corpe

KW Northern Michigan Team Partners License #6501426430 Listed on: 05/05/2025

KW Northern Michigan Team Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Corpe

KW Northern Michigan Team Partners License #6501426430 Listed on: 05/05/2025

KW Northern Michigan Team Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,992

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 464.45 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Dirt Road
  • Adjoins Government Land
  • Hunting Land

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Pole Barn

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • T23n R2w Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number See Attached
  • Tax Block 23

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,992

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Drive North on Artesia Beach, right on Ash, left on E Russell Lake Rd, Right on N Third Lake Road
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Lot Size: 464.45 ac
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 1 Level: 1st
  • Bedroom 2 Level: 1st
  • Dining Room Level: 1st
  • Kitchen Level: 1st
  • Living Room Level: 1st
  • Year Built: 1994
  • PropertySubType: Residential Water
  • Road Frontage Type: All-Sport
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Bathroom, Basement
  • Lot Size Acres: 464.45
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Maintained
  • Water Body Name: Lake St. Helen
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Washer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Co List Office Phone: 989-745-8992
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: T23N R2W
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1260.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Floor Plans
  • Contract Information:Short Sale: No
  • Property Information Waterfront: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 464.45 ac
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 2.0
  • Property Information:Style2: Ranch
  • Property Information Construction: Frame
  • Water Well2: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic2: Yes
  • Foundation Basement2: Yes
  • Basement Specifics Full: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Microwave2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt RangeOven: Yes
  • HeatingAir Propane3: Yes
  • General Property Information:Acres: 464.45
  • Appliances Equipmt Dryer2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Washer2: Yes
  • HeatingAir Hot Water3: Yes
  • Road Dirt2: Yes
  • Basement Specifics Walkout: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • BasementSpecificsBasementSize: 850
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Doorwall, 1st Flr Master Bdrm
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
  • Family Room Level: lower
  • Utility Room Level: lower
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Features 1st Flr Master Bdrm: Yes
  • Interior Features Vaulted Ceilings2: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Mud Room: Yes
  • Laundry Bathroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Adj State/Federal Ld, Deck, Guest Quarters/Apt, Hunting Camp, Hunting Prop, Pole Building
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Exterior Features:Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Features Pole Building: Yes
  • Exterior Features Guest QuartersApt: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Property Information:Garage Stall2: 4
  • Property Information:Garage Type2: Pole Barn

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Hot Water, Propane
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • TaxesAndPossessionAssociationDues: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Charlton Heston Academy

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20231442.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: See Attached

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 23

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Sold $1,350,000 0.0% $794 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Off Market $1,350,000 -- --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $882 / Sq Ft
Source: Water Wonderland Board 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 $3,992 $233,100 $0 $0
2024 $1,290 $205,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,236 $205,600 $0 $0
2022 $3,545 $180,400 $0 $0
2021 $5,574 $169,100 $0 $0
2020 $5,496 $166,900 $0 $0
2019 $5,287 $157,800 $0 $0
2018 $5,182 $146,700 $0 $0
2016 $5,011 $130,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $120,400 $0 $0
2014 -- $136,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $133,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 201834376

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

APN: 005-023-013-0020