$600,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2025

5690 S Rapids Rd Township of Branch, MI 49402

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,069 Sq Ft
1.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$290 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

242 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Guest House
  • Wooded Lot
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to the River! Spectacular turn key 3 bed/2.5 Bath home on the Big S. Branch of Pere Marquette River w/157.8 ft private frontage. A delightful getaway.Boasts rough sawn cedar interior, grand stone fireplace, wrap-around deck w/great views of the river. Large (36'x32') 2.5 car garage. Enjoy the sights & sounds of the designated ''wild & scenic'' river with walk-in frontage. Famous for its salmon & trout. High-speed internet avail.-Carr Communication. 81 acres of Federal Land at the end of the private road.
ALSO 1,000 SQ FT FURNISHED GUEST CABIN -VRBO possible. Garage items not included in sale.

** 120 Acres can be purchased with this property as a package for $1,199,000. **

Lot size & square footage are approximate. Buyer to verify all information.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Wadel

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington License #6501296695 Listed on: 06/01/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Kolderman

Kolderman Realty, LLC License #RCO-6502367282

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,449

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 341.85 x 157.80 x 444.41
  • Private Waterfront
  • 158 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,069 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Association Phone (231) 301-0646
  • P M Woods & Rapids Subdivision

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,449

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60 x 341.85 x 157.80 x 444.41
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2069.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6449.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central 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
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 157.8
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: P-M Woods & Rapids
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2069.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Other Structures:Guest House: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Rented, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 2069.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • List Price: 649000.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Pere Marquette River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Other16: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, 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
  • 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:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • 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: 1.6
  • Lot Size Area: 1.6
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 341.85 x 157.80 x 444.41
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 69696.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6449.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2024
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Caughey Jon C and Caughey Joann L
Bought by
Dalton Pm Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Wadel
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Joe Kolderman
Kolderman Realty, LLC
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-14.16%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$617,220

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,220
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2020
Sold by
Caughey Jon C and Caughey Joann L
Bought by
Caughey Jon C and Caughey Joann L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2002
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Lakeshore Land Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $120,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $374,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $175,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $600,000 -7.6% $290 / Sq Ft
07/29/2024 07/29/24 Price Changed $649,000 -7.2% $314 / Sq Ft
05/27/2024 05/27/24 For Sale $699,000 0.0% $338 / Sq Ft
04/15/2024 04/15/24 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Price Changed $699,000 -6.8% $338 / Sq Ft
08/17/2023 08/17/23 For Sale $750,000 -- $362 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $7,226 $281,100 $281,100 $0
2024 -- $274,800 $274,800 $0
2023 -- $198,100 $198,100 $0
2022 -- $178,500 $0 $0
2021 -- $156,400 $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

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23030339

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 008-300-061-00