PRICE DRASTICALLY REDUCED - NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY a cabin retreat on the BIG SOUTH BRANCH OF THE PERE MARQUETTE RIVER. Fish some of the best waters on your private river frontage with State land within walking distance! 2 bedroom cottage with a deck overlooking the river and a gradual slope to a stairway to the water. Tubing, canoeing or kayaking down the river is a favorite summer pastime. Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing will keep you busy in the winter months. Fishing, hunting and ending your day with evening campfires is what life is all about. Home has a new garage with lots of storage space to house equipment or toys. HIGH SPEED INTERNET AVAILABLE THROUGH CARR COMMUNICATIONS. SOLD AS IS. This property is eligible for the First Look Initiative through 9/1/12. Investor buyers and second home buyers may negotiate offers with the seller after Sept. 1. Offers should include proof of funds/loan approval letter. Deposit payable to Listing Broker must be a certified check
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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
7
1 MoM
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Sale history for 5890 S Rapids Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #10026347
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2010
Listed
$85,000
$109/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2838996
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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Sep 18, 2008
Listed
$139,900
$179/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #128024
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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Aug 29, 2001
Listed
$129,900
$167/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #128144
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 29, 2001
Listed
$129,900
$167/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2126931
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 29, 2001
Listed
$129,900
$167/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #12045780
Oct 3, 2012
Sold
$67,000
$86/sq ft
Aug 17, 2012
Listed
$70,000
$90/sq ft
REALCOMP #67012045780
Oct 3, 2012
Sold
$67,000
$86/sq ft
Aug 17, 2012
Listed
$70,000
$90/sq ft
REALCOMP #67010026347
Jul 28, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2010
Listed
$85,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 2011
Sold
$56,415
$72/sq ft
REALCOMP #71002838996
Dec 31, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2008
Listed
$139,900
$179/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2207356
Mar 11, 2002
Listed
$93,500
$120/sq ft
REALCOMP #71002207356
Mar 11, 2002
Listed
$93,500
$120/sq ft
REALCOMP #71002126931
Nov 15, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Aug 29, 2001
Listed
$129,900
$167/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000128024
Nov 15, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Aug 29, 2001
Listed
$129,900
$167/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000128144
Nov 15, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Aug 29, 2001
Listed
$129,900
$167/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2006876
Mar 23, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2000
Listed
$93,500
$120/sq ft
REALCOMP #71002006876
Mar 23, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2000
Listed
$93,500
$120/sq ft
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Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
780
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mason County
APN
008-300-045-00
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: 1
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 4
Appliances: Refrigerator, Range
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 780
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1975
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.7
Lot Size Area: 1.7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Pere Marquette River
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 780.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $2,427
Tax Assessed Value: $53,723
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Broadband
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 100.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal
Has Association
School Information
High School District: Mason
Location Information
Directions: US 10 to Walhalla Rd. turn S on Walhalla, follow curve where Walhalla Rd turns into Kinney, east 2.75 mi. to Masten Rd, South 3 miles in Masten to Anthony Rd, west on Anthony, cross bridge and turn right on S. Rapids (private road) to home.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 780
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Mason County
APN: 008-300-045-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Scottville Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 12.8mi
Mason County Central M.S.
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.1mi
5/10
Mason County Central H.S.
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.9mi
5/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% 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
$158,000 – $192,000
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