Enjoy this beautiful Pere Marquette River frontage. Located on the south branch in the Ruby Creek area. 200 ft. of river frontage all to your self. Enjoy great Steelhead, Brown & Salmon fishing. Walk down to the river & enjoy family picnics & gatherings. Enjoy canoeing, tubing with friends & family. Fire pit near the river. Two great decks overlooking the river. Near 1000's of acres of federal lands, with great deer & turkey hunting. This property is very secluded & quite.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Stan Bennette• GREENRIDGE Realty Ludington
Bought with Richard Deising• GREENRIDGE Realty Ludington
Enjoy this beautiful Pere Marquette River frontage. Located on the south branch in the Ruby Creek area. 200 ft. of river frontage all to your self. Enjoy great Steelhead, Brown & Salmon fishing. Walk down to the river & enjoy family picnics & gatherings. Enjoy canoeing, tubing with friends & family. Fire pit near the river. Two great decks overlooking the river. Near 1000's of acres of federal lands, with great deer & turkey hunting. This property is very secluded & quite.
SW Michigan MLS #15058781
Jun 7, 2016
Listing Removed
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Nov 9, 2015
Listed
$74,900
$82/sq ft
REALCOMP #71015058781
Jun 6, 2016
Listing Removed
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Nov 4, 2015
Listed
$74,900
$82/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #126007
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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Feb 22, 2001
Listed
$74,900
$82/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #133199
Nov 21, 2003
Sold
$63,000
$69/sq ft
Apr 16, 2003
Listed
$69,900
$76/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000133199
Nov 21, 2003
Sold
$63,000
$69/sq ft
Apr 16, 2003
Listed
$69,900
$76/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000126007
Aug 22, 2001
Listing Removed
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Feb 22, 2001
Listed
$74,900
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$1,986 (+59.6%)
2021
$1,245 (+207.1%)
2020
$405 (−77.5%)
2019
$1,802 (+23.3%)
2018
$1,462 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,439 (+2.1%)
2016
$1,409 (+100.1%)
2014
$704 (+2.6%)
2013
$686
Tax history for 8545 E Ruth Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$1,986 (+59.6%)
2021
$1,245 (+207.1%)
2020
$405 (−77.5%)
2019
$1,802 (+23.3%)
2018
$1,462 (+1.6%)
2017
$1,439 (+2.1%)
2016
$1,409 (+100.1%)
2014
$704 (+2.6%)
2013
$686
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.52 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oceana County
APN
004-600-044-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 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: Forced Air, Wood
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood Floor
# of Rooms Total: 5
Appliances: Refrigerator, Range
Window Features: Storms, Screens
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 9
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 19
Room Type: Family Room
Room Description: With pellet stove
Room Length: 11
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Length: 8
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 12
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Length: 6
Room Width: 7
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 8
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Mobile
Building Area Total: 915
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1960
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.5
Lot Size Area: 1.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: S Br Pere Marquette
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 915.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $1,075
Tax Assessed Value: $14,615
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Walkerville
Location Information
Directions: From Ludington, take U.S.-10 east to Walhalla, south on Walhalla Rd. to Kinney Rd. east to Masten Rd, then south to Washington Rd,(County Line)Then east 1/2 mile to Ruth Dr. Then south 1/2 mile to E. Ruth Dr. Turn right, stay on road to the property on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Oceana County
APN: 004-600-044-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Walkerville Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 7.1mi
Walkerville Public School
Public 3-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$171,000 – $207,000
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