PERE MARQUETTE - Big South Branch stunning home on 3 acres m/l with 625' m/l frontage & easy access on the Wild & Scenic PM river. Home features knotty pine interior, field stone fireplace w/insert for efficient heating in the living room. Kitchen & dining right off the living room for great entertaining & spectacular river views. Main floor primary bedroom, full bath & laundry. Open loft with bedroom, sitting area & full bath. Custom woodwork including log stairway & railing. Three sliders go out to a large wrap-around deck with full view of the river & its wildlife. Cedar shake vinyl siding & 3-car detached garage w/ guest quarters (450 sq ft), bed room, living area, kitchenette & full bath. River offers awesome fishing for salmon, steel head & trout. A MUST SEE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
2.78 acresLot Size
$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Ingrid Wadel - 'got wildlife?' Wadel• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Bought with Bradley Richards• ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
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Market trends in 49402, MI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
101.3%
1.0% MoM
Median sale price
$242K
$77K MoM
Avg. days on market
69d
47 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 5597 S Rapids Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #23139191
Oct 18, 2024
Sold
$575,000
$315/sq ft
Sep 28, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 20, 2024
Contingent
—
Mar 6, 2024
Relisted
—
Mar 6, 2024
Price Changed
$599,999
$329/sq ft
Dec 19, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Oct 19, 2023
Listed
$625,000
$343/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70336237
Oct 18, 2024
Sold
$575,000
$315/sq ft
Oct 18, 2024
Sold
$575,000
$315/sq ft
Sep 28, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 20, 2024
Contingent
—
Mar 6, 2024
Price Changed
$599,999
$329/sq ft
Mar 6, 2024
Relisted
—
Dec 19, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Oct 19, 2023
Listed
$599,999
$329/sq ft
Oct 19, 2023
Listed
$625,000
$343/sq ft
PERE MARQUETTE - Big South Branch stunning home on 3 acres m/l with 625' m/l frontage & easy access on the Wild & Scenic PM river. Home features knotty pine interior, field stone fireplace w/ insert for efficient heating in the living room. Kitchen & dining right off the living room for great entertaining & spectacular river views. Main floor primary bedroom, full bath & laundry. Open loft with bedroom, sitting area & full bath. Custom woodwork including log stairway & railing. Three sliders go out to a large wrap-around deck with full view of the river & its wildlife. Cedar shake vinyl siding & 3-car detached garage w/ guest quarters (450 sq ft), bed room, living area, kitchenette & full bath. River offers awesome fishing for salmon, steel head & trout. A MUST SEE.
REALCOMP #67023139191
Oct 18, 2024
Sold
$575,000
$315/sq ft
Sep 28, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 20, 2024
Contingent
—
Mar 6, 2024
Price Changed
$599,999
$329/sq ft
Mar 6, 2024
Relisted
—
Dec 19, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Oct 19, 2023
Listed
$625,000
$343/sq ft
PERE MARQUETTE - Big South Branch stunning home on 3 acres m/l with 625' m/l frontage & easy access on the Wild & Scenic PM river. Home features knotty pine interior, field stone fireplace w/ insert for efficient heating in the living room. Kitchen & dining right off the living room for great entertaining & spectacular river views. Main floor primary bedroom, full bath & laundry. Open loft with bedroom, sitting area & full bath. Custom woodwork including log stairway & railing. Three sliders go out to a large wrap-around deck with full view of the river & its wildlife. Cedar shake vinyl siding & 3-car detached garage w/ guest quarters (450 sq ft), bed room, living area, kitchenette & full bath. River offers awesome fishing for salmon, steel head & trout. A MUST SEE.
SW Michigan MLS #2920019
Jun 30, 2010
Sold
$234,000
$128/sq ft
May 4, 2009
Listed
$259,900
$142/sq ft
REALCOMP #67002920019
Jun 30, 2010
Sold
$234,000
$128/sq ft
May 4, 2009
Listed
$259,900
$142/sq ft
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Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.14 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,410
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mason County
APN
008-023-007-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, LP Tank Rented
Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 100.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal
Has Association
School Information
High School District: Mason Cnty Central
Location Information
Directions: From US 10 go S on Walhalla Rd to Kinney Rd, East to Masten, South to Anthony, West to S. Rapids Rd - home is at the very end. Driveway has a canoe hanging over the drive.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,410
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Mason County
APN: 008-023-007-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Scottville Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 12.5mi
Mason County Central M.S.
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.8mi
5/10
Mason County Central H.S.
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$624,000 – $755,000
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