NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5657 S Rapids Rd Branch, MI 49402

Estimated Value: $282,000 - $348,921

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,238 Sq Ft
$263/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 22, 2019

Last sale price $170,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,100 / mo

195 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wooded Lot
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of November 2019

GREAT 1224 sq. ft. COTTAGE ON THE PERE MARQUETTE-Big South Branch. This unique property has 144' private, serene frontage. Tastefully remodeled 2006 year-round cottage is at the end of a private road w/low bank Riverfront! This 2 bed/ 1 & 1/2 bath cottage, is move-in ready. You can hear the gentle sounds of the river & watch wildlife at its finest. Walk right into the river & cast your rod! Enjoy fishing for trout & steelhead, kayak, canoe/tube for relaxation. Yr-round hunting enjoyment w/ 160A Federal land down the road. Master bedroom, living room & four-season sun room overlook the Big S Branch. Home features Great Room w/wood-burning stove, Kitchen w/island & main floor laundry. Land Contract possible, 20% down & 2 yr balloon w/ $863/mo payments.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Wadel

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington License #6501296695 Listed on: 04/22/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Ingrid Wadel

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington License #6501296695 Listed on: 04/22/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,419

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 16,988 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 69x141x144x117
  • Private Waterfront
  • 144 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

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,238 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,419

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0.39 Acres

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 141.28
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 69x141x144x117
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1238.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3418.52
  • 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: 144.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1238.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Gas/Wood Stove, LP Tank Rented, Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1238.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 174900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • 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:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Dimensions: 69x141x144x117
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16988.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3418.52
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2019
Closed on
Nov 22, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Wadel
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Ingrid Wadel
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-8.11%
Current Estimated Value
$325,480

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$155,480
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1987
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$170,000 --
$126,000 --
$126,000 None Available
-- Metropoliotan Title Company
$1,425 Metropolitan Title Company
-- --
$41,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/22/2019 11/22/19 Sold $170,000 -8.1% $137 / Sq Ft
11/03/2019 11/03/19 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2019 04/22/19 For Sale $185,000 -- $149 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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 $4,036 $156,500 $156,500 $0
2024 -- $150,000 $150,000 $0
2023 -- $110,700 $110,700 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ingrid Wadel

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ingrid Wadel

    LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington

    (231) 301-0646

    37 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19015916

MichRIC

APN: 008-300-066-00

Michigan Mason County Branch 49402

5657 S Rapids Rd, Branch, MI

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