$342,500
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

52 S Emerson Lake Dr Branch, MI 49402

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,372 Sq Ft
19,602 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$250 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Docks
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Emerson Lake Waterfront Retreat. This updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 60 feet of private frontage on all-sports Emerson Lake, ideal for year-round living or a fun seasonal getaway. The spacious family room adds flexibility, functioning as additional living space or a third sleeping area for guests. Large windows throughout the home capture expansive lake views and fill the interior with natural light. The open layout provides a comfortable flow between living, dining, and kitchen areas. Cozy breezeway connects to the attached 2-car garage that offers ample storage for vehicles, lake gear, workshop and more. Upgrades in 2022 include: bathroom renovations , new electrical service, panel, and wiring , updated plumbing, a new water heater, and a well installed in 2015. Enjoy the easy walk out water access plus a 30ft floating dock. If you are ready for boating, fishing, or simply enjoying life on the water, this may be the place for you. This move-in-ready lakefront home is near national forest land, popular rivers, and abundant outdoor recreation. Schedule your private showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debby Stevenson

Greenridge Realty S Rath License #6502347161 Listed on: 07/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Lazarus

Michigan Top Producers License #6501380665

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,363

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 260 x 60 x 270
  • Private Waterfront
  • 60 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 401, 401

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,372 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,363

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0.45 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 255.1
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60 x 260 x 60 x 270
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1372.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2363.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: 401
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 60.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1372.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Bi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Rented, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1372.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 350000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Emerson Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Size Area: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 260 x 60 x 270
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19522.0
  • Zoning Description: 401

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2363.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2025
Sold by
Balint Thomas Eugene and Pastryk-Balint Lisa Ann
Bought by
Balint Thomas Eugene and Pastryk-Balint Lisa Ann
Current Estimated Value
$343,430

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Tollas Scott and Tollas Kristine
Bought by
Balint Thomas Eugene and Pastryk-Balint Lisa Ann
Seller's Agent
Debby Stevenson
Greenridge Realty S Rath
Buyer's Agent
Linda Lazarus
Michigan Top Producers
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$342,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-2.14%
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.41%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2024
Closed on
Jul 2, 2024
Sold by
Ashton Kathy and Ashton Monty
Bought by
Tollas Scott and Tollas Kristine
Seller's Agent
Monty Ashton
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Monty Ashton
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$279,900
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.42%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2021
Sold by
Woodall Larry Dar and Woodall Shelly Ann
Bought by
Ashton Kathy and Ashton Monty

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,750
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2001
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $342,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $279,900 Lakeshore Land Title
Warranty Deed $167,500 Lakeshore Land Title
Warranty Deed $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $342,500 -2.1% $250 / Sq Ft
07/12/2025 07/12/25 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2025 07/04/25 For Sale $350,000 +25.0% $255 / Sq Ft
07/02/2024 07/02/24 Sold $279,900 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/18/2024 05/18/24 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2024 05/10/24 For Sale $279,900 -- $210 / 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 $2,364 $126,000 $126,000 $0
2024 -- $116,900 $116,900 $0
2023 -- $87,200 $87,200 $0
2021 $2,718 $72,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,718 $70,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25032677

MichRIC

APN: 002-200-006-00

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