Nice 1 bedroom cottage/home with utility shed situated on large lot, tongue and groove interior throughout, open concept, low maintenance vinyl flooring, great location close to the Rifle River, several inland all-sports lakes with public access and close to West Branch. Perfect weekend getaway or year-round starter home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$118Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jeffrey Thompson• Thompson State Wide Real Estate
•989-480-8088 (broker)
•jeff.trealestate@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Jeffrey Thompson• Thompson State Wide Real Estate
Nice 1 bedroom cottage/home with utility shed situated on large lot, tongue and groove interior throughout, open concept, low maintenance vinyl flooring, great location close to the Rifle River, several inland all-sports lakes with public access and close to West Branch. Perfect weekend getaway or year-round starter home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$494 (−22.7%)
2024
$640 (+6.3%)
2023
$602 (+6.1%)
2022
$567 (+14.6%)
2021
$495 (+1.9%)
2020
$486 (+5.0%)
2019
$463 (+2.0%)
2018
$453 (+4.5%)
2017
$434 (+1.6%)
2016
$427 (+1.9%)
2015
$419 (+1.0%)
2014
$415 (+1.6%)
2013
$408
Tax history for 1601 Deer Brook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$494 (−22.7%)
2024
$640 (+6.3%)
2023
$602 (+6.1%)
2022
$567 (+14.6%)
2021
$495 (+1.9%)
2020
$486 (+5.0%)
2019
$463 (+2.0%)
2018
$453 (+4.5%)
2017
$434 (+1.6%)
2016
$427 (+1.9%)
2015
$419 (+1.0%)
2014
$415 (+1.6%)
2013
$408
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,524 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
500
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ogemaw County
APN
010-260-083-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Main): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Dimension: 18 x 10
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Dimensions: 17 x 9
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Features
Water Features: None
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1953
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Subdivision, Cleared
Lot Size: 50,200
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 0.23
Roads: Gravel
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $641
Summer Tax Amount: $134
Winter Tax Amount: $507
Utilities
Utility Information
UTILITIES: Cable Available, Internet DSL Available
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=475
School Information
School District: Whittemore Prescott Area SD
School District: Whittemore Prescott Area Sd
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: I-75 N to Alger Exit 202 Turn right onto N M-33 Turn right onto Greenwood Rd Turn Left onto Rifle River Trail Turn right onto Oak Park Dr Turn right onto Deer Brook Rd
Municipality: Mills Twp
Mail City: Alger
Subdivision: Silver Creek Acres #2
Municipality: Mills Twp
Area (Municipality): Mills Twp (65010)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 500
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,524 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogemaw County
APN: 010-260-083-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Central Michigan Association of
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Whittemore-Prescott Area Middle School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 9.5mi
4/10
Whittemore-Prescott Area H.S.
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alger, MI • 48610
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$54,000 – $65,000
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