$929,000

4185 N Taylor Rd Township of Branch, MI 49402

Estimated payment $5,706/month

Total Views 567
1 Bed
1 Bath
803 Sq Ft
$1,157 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • 60 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Docks
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • 4 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

Discover your dream Up North escape with this one-of-a-kind rustic waterfront cabin on 60± acres in Branch, Michigan. Tucked away on a private road just east of Ludington, the property features over 1,200 feet of frontage on spring-fed Cartier Lake, including 800 feet with dock access. A large, elevated hill offers natural privacy and stunning views of the surrounding landscape, while a network of meticulously maintained trails provides easy access throughout the rolling woods, wetlands, and open clearings. The charming log home, originally built in 1947 with a 1997 addition, features 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, a spacious family room with lake views, a cozy wood stove, and laundry area—perfect for both weekend escapes and year-round use. A 26x42 heated pole barn with dual overhead doors, electric, and a poured concrete floor offers secure storage for boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, and more. Enjoy exceptional deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting, plus incredible fishing on the private, all-sports lake. Located just 11 miles from Scottville and minutes from Round Lake, Tallman Lake, Ford Lake, and the Lincoln River, this property is also only 5.4 miles from tens of thousands of acres of Manistee National Forest. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a sportsman's paradise, or a legacy property to pass down for generations, this secluded Mason County gem offers the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and natural beauty. Schedule your private showing today at 4185 N Taylor Rd, Branch, MI 49402.

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Listing Agent

Alex Hoffmam

Century 21 Trophy Class License #6501438595 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Century 21 Trophy Class

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,732

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 60 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1320'x1144'x165'x375'x97'x154'
  • Private Waterfront
  • 1,200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Res., Res.

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 803 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Carpet
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Patio

Farming

  • Tillable Land

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,732

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 1320'x1144'x165'x375'x97'x154'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 803.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 7732.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res.
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Water Heater:Propane2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 1200.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Lot Description:Tillable: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wetland Area: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wood3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 803.0
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Street Type:Dirt: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Satellite Dish2: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 803.0
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Log
  • List Price: 929000.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Tillable, Wooded, Wetland Area, Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Cartier/L.Bass
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Log: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Laundry Features:In Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 60.0
  • Lot Size Area: 60.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 1320'x1144'x165'x375'x97'x154'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2613600.0
  • Zoning Description: Res.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7732.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Range of Values:

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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 $6,436 $169,100 $169,100 $0
2024 -- $165,900 $165,900 $0
2023 -- $160,900 $160,900 $0
2022 -- $158,688 $0 $0
2021 -- $131,800 $0 $0
2020 -- -- $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2015 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $929,000 -- $1,157 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $337,000 Metropolitan Title Co
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25041624

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 012-022-014-01