NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5597 S Rapids Rd Branch, MI 49402

Estimated Value: $471,179 - $612,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,824 Sq Ft
$288/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2024

Last sale price $575,000 $315 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,227/month

364 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of October 2024

PERE MARQUETTE - Big South Branch stunning home on 3 acres m/l with 625' m/l frontage & easy access on the Wild & Scenic PM river. Home features knotty pine interior, field stone fireplace w/insert for efficient heating in the living room. Kitchen & dining right off the living room for great entertaining & spectacular river views. Main floor primary bedroom, full bath & laundry. Open loft with bedroom, sitting area & full bath. Custom woodwork including log stairway & railing. Three sliders go out to a large wrap-around deck with full view of the river & its wildlife. Cedar shake vinyl siding & 3-car detached garage w/ guest quarters (450 sq ft), bed room, living area, kitchenette & full bath. River offers awesome fishing for salmon, steel head & trout. A MUST SEE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Wadel

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington License #6501296695 Listed on: 03/06/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Bradley Richards

ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes License #6501412441

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,329

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 2.78 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 625 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,824 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Association Phone (231) 301-0646

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,329

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 328.95
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular see Survey
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1824.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5329.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 625.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1824.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, LP Tank Rented
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1824.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 599999.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Pere Marquette River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Phone: 231-301-0646
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 100.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Association Info:Association Phone: 231-301-0646

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.78
  • Lot Size Area: 2.78
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular see Survey
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 121097.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5329.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2024
Closed on
Oct 18, 2024
Sold by
Laschober William J and Laschober Sarah A
Bought by
Richards Brad and Richards Joy
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Wadel
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Bradley Richards
ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
List Price
$599,999
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,999
-4.17%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$527,165

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$47,835
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.94%
Original Mortgage
$409,204
Outstanding Balance
$404,779
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$120,016

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2010
Sold by
Mccomb Douglas M
Bought by
Larchober William J and Larchober Sarah A
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Richards Brad $575,000 Lakeshore Land Title
Larchober William J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Richards Brad $409,204
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Sold $575,000 -4.2% $315 / Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2024 03/06/24 Price Changed $599,999 0.0% $329 / Sq Ft
03/06/2024 03/06/24 For Sale $599,999 -4.0% $329 / Sq Ft
12/24/2023 12/24/23 Off Market $625,000 -- --
10/20/2023 10/20/23 For Sale $625,000 -- $343 / 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 $5,739 $225,600 $225,600 $0
2024 -- $207,300 $207,300 $0
2023 -- $160,200 $160,200 $0
2021 $2,741 $126,600 $0 $0
2020 $2,741 $116,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ingrid Wadel

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Ingrid Wadel

    LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington

    (231) 301-0646

    44 Total Sales

    Ingrid Wadel
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  • Bradley Richards

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Bradley Richards

    ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes

    (231) 638-0097

    111 Total Sales

    Bradley Richards
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 23139191

MichRIC

APN: 008-023-007-00

Michigan Mason County Branch 49402

5597 S Rapids Rd, Branch, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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