$345,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025

5916 S Rapids Rd Branch, MI 49402

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,364 Sq Ft
2.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$253 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot
  • Gazebo
  • Deck
  • Mud Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2025

Big S Branch-Pere Marquette River Retreat! 3 bed/ 2 baths Cottage with 477 ft. river frontage. Enjoy the sights & sounds of this designated''wild & scenic''river. Natural setting on approx. 3 Acres with scattered wildflowers. Lots 42 & 83 in PM Woods & Rapids. Grandfathered in to be close to the river's edge. Large deck is 45 ft from rive. Great river views from large sliders in living/dining rooms and bedroom. Famous for trout, salmon, steelhead fishing. Easy access to snowmobile & RV trails. Hunt on 160 A of Fed land just down the Road.High speed internet available through Carr Communication. Short drive to Baldwind, Pentwater, Hart & Ludington.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Wadel

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington License #6501296695 Listed on: 04/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Miller

Arcadia Real Estate LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,598

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 2.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x287x75x273x204x284
  • Private Waterfront
  • 477 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
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,364 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Carpet
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • 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

$2,598

Year Built

Built in 1975

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: 1975
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60x287x75x273x204x284
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1364.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2598.38
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 477.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • 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
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: P-M Woods & Rapids
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Owned: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1364.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, LP Tank Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1364.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 345000.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Pere Marquette River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Gazebo: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: 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
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • 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:View: Yes
  • Association Info:Association Phone: 231-301-0646

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.35
  • Lot Size Area: 2.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x287x75x273x204x284
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 102366.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2598.38
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2025
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Hammond Lucile Anne
Bought by
Hammond Lucile Anne and Balk James
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Wadel
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Monica Miller
Arcadia Real Estate LLC
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$350,630

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,630
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.66%
Original Mortgage
$327,750
Outstanding Balance
$326,587
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$24,043

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
Hammond Lucile A
Bought by
Hammond Lucile A and Woollam Patricia A
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 $345,000 Lakeshore Land Title
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $327,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $345,000 0.0% $253 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $345,000 -- $253 / 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 $2,512 $168,000 $168,000 $0
2024 -- $151,100 $151,100 $0
2023 -- $118,900 $118,900 $0
2022 -- $107,000 $0 $0
2021 -- $92,900 $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: 25012852

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 008-300-042-00