OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2018 for $190K

$381,899

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,240/mo

•

904

sq ft

5900 S Rapids Rd, Branch, MI 49402

About this home

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

$422Est. 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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•Source:SW Michigan MLS #18033678

Redfin Estimate

$381,899

$192K since sold in September 2018$12K since September

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This home's estimate is 98.2% higher than the average sale price ($193K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$250,000
A
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SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$235,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
9487 N 192nd Ave, Walkerville, MI 49459
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$144,100
C
2 beds1 bath832 sq ft
8393 W Arbutus Way, Baldwin, MI 49304
SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$195,000
D
2 beds1 bath660 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$152,250
E
2 beds1 bath900 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$179,900
F
2 beds1 bath1,100 sq ft
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Market trends in 49402, MI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

93.7%

4.3% MoM

Median sale price

$250K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$220,000
4 beds1.5 baths2,108 sq ft
280 N Northwood Dr, Branch, MI 49402
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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

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

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.84 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

624

Year built

1975

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mason County

APN

008-300-044-00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 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: LP Tank Rented
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Replacement

Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Other

Room 16 Information
Room Type: Other

Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other

Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other

Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Chalet
Building Area Total: 904
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Year Built: 1981
Roof: Composition, Tile

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.6
Lot Size Area: 1.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Pere Marquette River

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 904.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $2,165.65
Tax Assessed Value: $49,139

Utilities

Other Utilities Information
Propane Water Heater

Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available

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 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 Sep 2, 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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Branch, MI • 49402

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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

$363,000 – $440,000

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Home values near 5900 S Rapids Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5687 South Rapids Rd, Branch, MI 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 300 Sq. Ft.	$81,813
5910 South Rapids Rd, Branch, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$213,274

Address	Redfin Estimate
5672 South Rapids Rd, Branch, MI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$377,079
5936 South Rapids Rd, Branch, MI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$572,603

Address	Redfin Estimate
5890 South Rapids Rd, Branch, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 780 Sq. Ft.	$166,498
5825 South Woods Rd, Branch, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$230,014

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