$247,000
UNDER CONTRACT $20K PRICE DROP

8761 W 48 Rd Wellston, MI 49689

Estimated payment $1,410/month

Total Views 11,131
2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
$286 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Forest View Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Mud Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Motivated Seller! Tucked away in the heart of Northern Michigan's outdoor playground, this newly built 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Set on 2.6 acres of rolling hills and ridges, a meandering creek winds through the property, eventually feeding into the renowned Pine River - a National Scenic River. Whether you're drawn to the soothing sounds of flowing water or the thrill of outdoor adventure, this property offers a blend of tranquility and recreation. A spacious 24x36 barn provides ample storage for vehicles, gear, and toys, making it easy to embrace the recreational lifestyle this area is known for. Just down the road, public access to the Pine River invites you to fish, kayak, or canoe its winding waters. The property also borders the vast Manistee National Forest, spanning over 540,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness. Towering hardwoods, whispering pines, and rich wetlands create a haven for hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. For year-round adventure, Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort is just minutes away, and nearby ORV and snowmobile trails ensure endless opportunities to explore. With state and federal land at your doorstep and easy access to lakes, rivers, and boundless outdoor recreation, this property is more than a homeit's your gateway to the best of Northern Michigan.

Listing Agent

Jon Zickert

Real Estate One Beulah License #6501375183 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Real Estate One Beulah

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2024

Lot Details

  • 2.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 262x435x262x392
  • Private Waterfront
  • 546 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2024

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2024
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 262x435x262x392
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 864.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 12345678.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 546.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Adj to Public Land: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 864.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: 130
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 864.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 247000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Adj to Public Land
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Body Name: Creek
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Association/Amenities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.6
  • Lot Size Area: 2.6
  • Lot Dimensions: 262x435x262x392
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 113256.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12345678.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $527 $46,700 $0 $0
2024 $257 $38,100 $0 $0
2023 $484 $18,600 $0 $0
2022 $484 $13,500 $0 $0
2021 $471 $11,400 $0 $0
2020 $466 $11,400 $0 $0
2019 $458 $10,800 $0 $0
2018 -- $11,400 $0 $0
2017 -- $8,500 $0 $0
2016 -- $12,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $12,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $10,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Price Changed $247,000 -3.9% $286 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Price Changed $257,000 -3.7% $297 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $267,000 +385.5% $309 / Sq Ft
04/17/2024 04/17/24 Sold $55,000 -20.3% $76 / Sq Ft
01/10/2024 01/10/24 Price Changed $69,000 -4.2% $96 / Sq Ft
12/08/2023 12/08/23 Price Changed $72,000 -12.7% $100 / Sq Ft
11/13/2023 11/13/23 For Sale $82,500 -- $115 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25013119

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2112-22-3303