GREAT 1224 sq. ft. COTTAGE ON THE PERE MARQUETTE-Big South Branch. This unique property has 144' private, serene frontage. Tastefully remodeled 2006 year-round cottage is at the end of a private road w/low bank Riverfront! This 2 bed/ 1 & 1/2 bath cottage, is move-in ready. You can hear the gentle sounds of the river & watch wildlife at its finest. Walk right into the river & cast your rod! Enjoy fishing for trout & steelhead, kayak, canoe/tube for relaxation. Yr-round hunting enjoyment w/ 160A Federal land down the road. Master bedroom, living room & four-season sun room overlook the Big S Branch. Home features Great Room w/wood-burning stove, Kitchen w/island & main floor laundry. Land Contract possible, 20% down & 2 yr balloon w/ $863/mo payments.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ingrid Wadel - 'got wildlife?' Wadel• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Bought with Ingrid Wadel - 'got wildlife?' Wadel• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
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Market trends in 49402, MI
Last updated July 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
7
1 MoM
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Sale history for 5657 S Rapids Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Dec 3, 2019
Sold
$126,000
$102/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #19015916
Nov 22, 2019
Sold
$170,000
$137/sq ft
Nov 19, 2019
Contingent
—
Sep 6, 2019
Price Changed
$174,900
$141/sq ft
Jun 12, 2019
Price Changed
$179,900
$145/sq ft
Apr 22, 2019
Listed
$185,000
$149/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70057827
Nov 22, 2019
Sold
$170,000
$137/sq ft
Apr 22, 2019
Listed
$174,900
$141/sq ft
Apr 22, 2019
Listed
$174,900
$141/sq ft
GREAT 1224 sq. ft. COTTAGE ON THE PERE MARQUETTE-Big South Branch. This unique property has 144' private, serene frontage. Tastefully remodeled 2006 year-round cottage is at the end of a private road w/ low bank Riverfront! This 2 bed/ 1 & 1/2 bath cottage, is move-in ready. You can hear the gentle sounds of the river & watch wildlife at its finest. Walk right into the river & cast your rod! Enjoy fishing for trout & steelhead, kayak, canoe/tube for relaxation. Yr-round hunting enjoyment w/ 160A Federal land down the road. Master bedroom, living room & four-season sun room overlook the Big S Branch. Home features Great Room w/ wood-burning stove, Kitchen w/ island & main floor laundry. Land Contract possible, 20% down & 2 yr balloon w/ $863/mo payments.
REALCOMP #67019015916
Nov 22, 2019
Sold
$170,000
$137/sq ft
Apr 22, 2019
Listed
$174,900
$141/sq ft
GREAT 1224 sq. ft. COTTAGE ON THE PERE MARQUETTE-Big South Branch. This unique property has 144' private, serene frontage. Tastefully remodeled 2006 year-round cottage is at the end of a private road w/ low bank Riverfront! This 2 bed/ 1 & 1/2 bath cottage, is move-in ready. You can hear the gentle sounds of the river & watch wildlife at its finest. Walk right into the river & cast your rod! Enjoy fishing for trout & steelhead, kayak, canoe/tube for relaxation. Yr-round hunting enjoyment w/ 160A Federal land down the road. Master bedroom, living room & four-season sun room overlook the Big S Branch. Home features Great Room w/ wood-burning stove, Kitchen w/ island & main floor laundry. Land Contract possible, 20% down & 2 yr balloon w/ $863/mo payments.
SW Michigan MLS #15031393
Oct 15, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 4, 2015
Listed
$159,900
$129/sq ft
REALCOMP #67015031393
Oct 14, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 12, 2014
Listed
$159,900
$129/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #14041675
Jun 16, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 12, 2014
Listed
$159,900
$129/sq ft
REALCOMP #67014041675
Jun 16, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 12, 2014
Listed
$159,900
$129/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #13048970
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 17, 2013
Listed
$169,900
$137/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #12018681
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2012
Listed
$254,000
$205/sq ft
REALCOMP #67013048970
Dec 31, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Aug 17, 2013
Listed
$169,900
$137/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #13016963
Jul 30, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2013
Listed
$199,900
$161/sq ft
REALCOMP #71013016963
Jul 30, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2013
Listed
$199,900
$161/sq ft
REALCOMP #67012018681
Feb 7, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2012
Listed
$254,000
$205/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #143430
Nov 18, 2005
Sold
$190,000
$153/sq ft
Oct 13, 2005
Listed
$198,200
$160/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000143430
Nov 18, 2005
Sold
$190,000
$153/sq ft
Oct 13, 2005
Listed
$198,200
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1987
Sold
$41,000
$33/sq ft
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Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,238
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mason County
APN
008-300-066-00
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: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Gas/Wood Stove, LP Tank Rented, Kitchen Island
Directions: East On Us-10 To Walhalla Rd. Turn Right(S) onto S. Walhalla Rd. Stay on curve to go onto E. Kinney Rd. Turn Right (S) onto S. Masten Rd. Turn Right (W) onto E. Anthony Rd. Turn Right onto S. Rapids Rd. to the end.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,238
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Mason County
APN: 008-300-066-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
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Schools
Scottville Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 12.5mi
Mason County Central M.S.
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.9mi
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Mason County Central H.S.
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.7mi
5/10
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Climate risks
10/10 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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Estimated sale price
$329,000 – $398,000
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