Charming 2-Bedroom/1 Bath Cottage on the Big South Branch of the Pere Marquette River, a designated Wild & Scenic River since 1978. Enjoy the peaceful,private setting & fantastic view of the river w/123 ft of easy-access riverfront & only 30ft to the river off your wraparound deck. Cottage has many updates over the last several years: newer roof, well, pump & tank, water heater, wall furnace, frig, dishwasher, washer/dryer combo & an impressive wood-burning fireplace. Property is located near the Manistee Nat forest. Perfect river for tubing, kyaking, fishing for brown trout & seasonal runs of steelhead & salmon right off your bank.Great area for dirtbiking,4-wheeling, snowshoeing, snowmobiling & hunting.Once you see this picturesque cottage & its tranquil setting, you won't want to leave!
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
1.6 acresLot Size
$393Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ingrid Wadel - 'got wildlife?' Wadel• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Bought with Nathan Sheldon• 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
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Sale history for 5900 S Rapids Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #18033678
Sep 28, 2018
Sold
$190,000
$210/sq ft
Sep 11, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 11, 2018
Relisted
—
Aug 2, 2018
Contingent
—
Jul 17, 2018
Listed
$199,900
$221/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70027147
Sep 28, 2018
Sold
$190,000
$210/sq ft
Jul 17, 2018
Listed
$199,900
$221/sq ft
Jul 17, 2018
Listed
$199,900
$221/sq ft
Charming 2-Bedroom/1 Bath Cottage on the Big South Branch of the Pere Marquette River, a designated Wild & Scenic River since 1978. Enjoy the peaceful, private setting & fantastic view of the river w/ 123 ft of easy-access riverfront & only 30ft to the river off your wraparound deck. Cottage has many updates over the last several years: newer roof, well, pump & tank, water heater, wall furnace, frig, dishwasher, washer/dryer combo & an impressive wood-burning fireplace. Property is located near the Manistee Nat forest. Perfect river for tubing, kyaking, fishing for brown trout & seasonal runs of steelhead & salmon right off your bank. Great area for dirtbiking, 4-wheeling, snowshoeing, snowmobiling & hunting. Once you see this picturesque cottage & its tranquil setting, you won't want to leave!
REALCOMP #67018033678
Sep 28, 2018
Sold
$190,000
$210/sq ft
Jul 17, 2018
Listed
$199,900
$221/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3528570
Oct 7, 2005
Sold
$179,900
$199/sq ft
May 25, 2005
Listed
$179,900
$199/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003528570
Oct 7, 2005
Sold
$179,900
$199/sq ft
May 25, 2005
Listed
$179,900
$199/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #129508
Dec 20, 2002
Sold
$124,000
$137/sq ft
Mar 26, 2002
Listed
$145,000
$160/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000129508
Dec 20, 2002
Sold
$124,000
$137/sq ft
Mar 26, 2002
Listed
$145,000
$160/sq ft
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Directions: From Ludington - West on US-10 to Walhalla Rd turn S, road curves E and turns into Kinney Rd. Continue E to Masten Rd to Anthony Rd & turn W to S Rapids Rd.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 624
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Mason County
APN: 008-300-044-00
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 • 13.0mi
5/10
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$338,000 – $409,000
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