4991 Millis Rd North Branch, MI 48461
Barnes Lake NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,141/month
Highlights
- 23 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Wooded Lot
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Hilly Lot
- Cathedral Ceiling
About This Home
Your family's homesteading paradise awaits on this 23-acre, 5,000 square foot dream home. The picturesque, winding, 1⁄4 mile-long driveway brings you to a classic Cape Cod Farmhouse with a wrap-around porch, perfectly placed on a hill in the center of the property for stunning views and complete wooded privacy. The acres of yard-space surrounding the house are ideal for children to safely run and play in summer, climb in the tree house in the autumn, or enjoy the many sledding hills in winter. This classic farmhouse, known as 'The Christmas House in the Woods,' is both spacious and cozy. The stunning knotty pine great room features soaring cathedral ceilings and a hand-crafted natural fireplace. The screen in porch and swimming pool make this even more perfect for any family An additional 20 acres is available on an adjacent parcel, please ask listing agent for details. This classic farmhouse, known as 'The Christmas House in the Woods,' is both spacious and cozy. The stunning knotty pine great room features soaring cathedral ceilings and a hand-crafted natural fireplace. The connected loft area provides space for children to enjoy while still being within earshot of everyone downstairs. Windows around the great room feature spacious views in all directions. The flowing stream that cuts through the back part of the property can be enjoyed from the kitchen and dining room windows. Built in 2004, the house features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a great room, a den, a mud-room, and more. Much of the interior is finished with hand-stained knotty pine walls and hardwood floors. All the appliances and mechanicals are new in 2022, including propane furnace, central AC, septic pumps, electrical, and more. Please note that the Acreage was downsized from 43 Acres to 23 Acres recently as the back parcel are removed from the offering. Acres of field space in the front of the property provide opportunities for expansive gardens, animal coralls, pastureland, and more. The deep woods in the back of the property are ideal for hunting, trapping, camping, and hiking. This amazing property is your family's gathering place, your homesteading hobby farm, and your Up-North hunting property rolled into one. The sellers are being forced to leave due to employment demands, opening the door for another family to call this wonderful place home.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,087
Year Built
- Built in 2004
Lot Details
- 23 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a stream
- Hilly Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Gravel Driveway
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 5,000 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Mud Room
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Loft
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Power Generator
- Well
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Property is near a ravine
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,339 | $36,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $283 | $36,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $270 | $27,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,233 | $27,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,168 | $27,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,171 | $25,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $270 | $25,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $264 | $25,700 | $25,700 | $0 |
| 2017 | $257 | $25,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $256 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $22,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $23,100 | $23,100 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $23,100 | $23,100 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2026 01/03/26 | Price Changed | $699,000 | -17.4% | $140 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/09/2025 12/09/25 | For Sale | $845,900 | 0.0% | $169 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/06/2025 12/06/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/27/2025 10/27/25 | Price Changed | $845,900 | -0.4% | $169 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/29/2025 09/29/25 | Price Changed | $849,000 | -5.5% | $170 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/17/2025 08/17/25 | Price Changed | $898,000 | -5.5% | $180 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Price Changed | $949,900 | -2.0% | $190 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/01/2025 05/01/25 | For Sale | $968,800 | +165.4% | $194 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/28/2019 06/28/19 | Sold | $365,000 | -6.4% | $126 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/11/2019 05/11/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/01/2019 04/01/19 | Price Changed | $389,900 | -2.5% | $134 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/29/2019 03/29/19 | For Sale | $399,999 | -- | $138 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 25018782
APN: 006-027-021-04
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