Looking for a one of a kind home in the Most Beautiful setting! You've found it! This Wood Craftsman/Bungalow style home built in 1987 by Rex and Phyllis Alexander on 40 Acres surrounded by 300 Acres of Federal and State Of Michigan Land can never be recreated. A trail runs through the land along the edge of Bear Creek(Nationally recognized Trout stream). The trail in the 40's was how children from the Leckrone property reached school miles away in Brethren. The property is located on the highest hill in the Brethren area and has seasonal views of Crystal Mountain-30 Miles away and Caberfae Ski Resort 20 Miles Away. If you have a love for the out of doors and want to live in the beauty that this home offers this is the property for you.
Looking for a one of a kind home in the Most Beautiful setting! You've found it! This Wood Craftsman/Bungalow style home built in 1987 by Rex and Phyllis Alexander on 40 Acres surrounded by 300 Acres of Federal and State Of Michigan Land can never be recreated. A trail runs through the land along the edge of Bear Creek(Nationally recognized Trout stream). The trail in the 40's was how children from the Leckrone property reached school miles away in Brethren. The property is located on the highest hill in the Brethren area and has seasonal views of Crystal Mountain-30 Miles away and Caberfae Ski Resort 20 Miles Away. If you have a love for the out of doors and want to live in the beauty that this home offers this is the property for you.
REALCOMP #67011049524
Feb 8, 2012
Listing Removed
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Aug 29, 2011
Listed
$298,000
$175/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,074 (−76.1%)
2024
$4,493 (+6.8%)
2023
$4,207 (+4.5%)
2022
$4,025 (+4.1%)
2021
$3,867 (+2.7%)
2020
$3,764 (+1.5%)
2019
$3,707 (+1.7%)
2018
$3,645 (+2.5%)
2017
$3,555 (+0.6%)
2016
$3,533 (+2.8%)
2015
$3,437 (−9.9%)
2014
$3,815 (+2.6%)
2013
$3,717
Tax history for 12653 Griffith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,074 (−76.1%)
2024
$4,493 (+6.8%)
2023
$4,207 (+4.5%)
2022
$4,025 (+4.1%)
2021
$3,867 (+2.7%)
2020
$3,764 (+1.5%)
2019
$3,707 (+1.7%)
2018
$3,645 (+2.5%)
2017
$3,555 (+0.6%)
2016
$3,533 (+2.8%)
2015
$3,437 (−9.9%)
2014
$3,815 (+2.6%)
2013
$3,717
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
05-119-125-01
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Basement
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Accessible
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Unpaved
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Owned, Wood Floor, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 9
Appliances: Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Directions: North of Manistee on US 31 to Coates Hwy.Turn Right/East on Coates Hwy. Follow Coates Hwy 7.0 Miles to Leckrone Rd. Take a Right on Leckrone Rd.Follow Leckrone for 1 Mile. Take a left onto Griffith Road, follow 1 mile, appears to turn into private dr
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 05-119-125-01
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
KND Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Brethren Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Brethren High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 94° expected this year, 13 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, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Brethren, MI • 49619
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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2.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$557,000 – $674,000
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