NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8739 E Ruth Dr Branch, MI 49402

Estimated Value: $65,000 - $79,136

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,650 Sq Ft
$43/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 30, 2025

Last sale price $65,000 $39 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $452 / mo

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wooded Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2025

SOUTH BRANCH PERE MARQUETTE RIVER FRONTAGE-100' of private picturesque river bank frontage. On site is a 2 BR/2BA older mobile in need of TLC, estate sale being SOLD -AS-IS Enjoy the views and the Salmon, Trout and Steelhead at your door step.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loretta Wierenga

North West Realty, LLC License #6501307838 Listed on: 07/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Cargle

TLK Real Estate Inc. License #6504312334

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $849

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 24,829 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x250
  • Private Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,650 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Water Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$849

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0.57 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 48.48
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100x250
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1650.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 848.56
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 100.0
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1650.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: SOUTH BRANCH PERE MARQUETTE RIVER FRONTAGE-100' of private picturesque river bank frontage. On site is a 2 BR/2BA older mobile in need of TLC, estate sale being SOLD -AS-IS Enjoy the views and the Salmon, Trout and Steelhead at your door step.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1650.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 80000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Pere Marquette S Br
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Size Area: 0.57
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x250
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 24829.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 848.56
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2025
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Loretta Wierenga
North West Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Frank Cargle
TLK Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$65,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-18.75%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$70,534

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,534
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.02%
Original Mortgage
$51,250
Outstanding Balance
$50,973
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$19,561

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$65,000 Premier Lakeshore Title
$65,000 Premier Lakeshore Title
$22,000 None Available
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $51,250
Closed $51,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Sold $65,000 -18.8% $39 / Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2025 07/29/25 For Sale $80,000 -- $48 / 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 $849 $28,800 $28,800 $0
2024 $821 $26,700 $26,700 $0
2023 $695 $24,000 $24,000 $0
2022 $695 $23,000 $0 $0
2021 $238 $17,900 $17,900 $0
2020 $157 $17,400 $17,400 $0
2019 $389 $18,700 $0 $0
2018 $370 $19,000 $0 $0
2017 $370 $19,100 $0 $0
2016 -- $20,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $22,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Loretta Wierenga

    North West Realty, LLC

    (231) 510-1255

    123 Total Sales

    Loretta Wierenga
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  • Frank Cargle

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Frank Cargle

    TLK Real Estate Inc.

    (773) 425-2566

    11 Total Sales

    Frank Cargle
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25037656

MichRIC

APN: 004-600-031-00

Michigan Oceana County Branch 49402

8739 E Ruth Dr, Branch, MI

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