Adorable little 2-''bedroom''/1-BA get-away cottage with almost 4 ACRES, set back off the road in a very PRIVATE, QUIET location just outside of Brethren. No close neighbors! This property is in the middle of the very best of all recreational activities in Manistee County: fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, kayaking, relaxing, casino, beaching and more! And the very best feature is that this property is adjacent to thousands of acres of FEDERAL LAND ... on TWO sides! There's an older shed/garage so you can store all of your toys. All kinds of room on this land for more storage/fun. This property is to be sold with all contents, as-is, including all lawn-care supplies and recreational items. 1.5 miles to the Big Manistee River; 30 min to LAKE MICHIGAN. Ideal as your 2nd-home/get-away.
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Market trends in 49619, MI
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
7.8% MoM
Median sale price
$475K
$192K MoM
Avg. days on market
99d
52 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
2 MoM
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Sale history for 3511 Swihart Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #21098015
Oct 26, 2021
Listing Removed
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Oct 22, 2021
Sold
$104,000
$130/sq ft
Aug 31, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 2, 2021
Listed
$118,500
$148/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70221138
Oct 22, 2021
Sold
$104,000
$130/sq ft
Aug 2, 2021
Listed
$118,500
$148/sq ft
Adorable little 2-''bedroom''/1-BA get-away cottage with almost 4 ACRES, set back off the road in a very PRIVATE, QUIET location just outside of Brethren. No close neighbors! This property is in the middle of the very best of all recreational activities in Manistee County: fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, kayaking, relaxing, casino, beaching and more! And the very best feature is that this property is adjacent to thousands of acres of FEDERAL LAND . .. on TWO sides! There's an older shed/garage so you can store all of your toys. All kinds of room on this land for more storage/fun. This property is to be sold with all contents, as-is, including all lawn-care supplies and recreational items. 1.5 miles to the Big Manistee River; 30 min to LAKE MICHIGAN. Ideal as your 2nd-home/get-away.
REALCOMP #67021098015
Oct 22, 2021
Sold
$104,000
$130/sq ft
Aug 31, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 2, 2021
Listed
$118,500
$148/sq ft
Adorable little 2-''bedroom''/1-BA get-away cottage with almost 4 ACRES, set back off the road in a very PRIVATE, QUIET location just outside of Brethren. No close neighbors! This property is in the middle of the very best of all recreational activities in Manistee County: fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, kayaking, relaxing, casino, beaching and more! And the very best feature is that this property is adjacent to thousands of acres of FEDERAL LAND . .. on TWO sides! There's an older shed/garage so you can store all of your toys. All kinds of room on this land for more storage/fun. This property is to be sold with all contents, as-is, including all lawn-care supplies and recreational items. 1.5 miles to the Big Manistee River; 30 min to LAKE MICHIGAN. Ideal as your 2nd-home/get-away.
Greater Lansing AoR #1208802
Sep 13, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2021
Listed
$118,500
$148/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001208802
Sep 13, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2021
Listed
$118,500
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$449 (−64.3%)
2024
$1,257 (+8.0%)
2023
$1,163 (+3.5%)
2022
$1,124 (+29.1%)
2021
$871 (+2.8%)
2020
$847 (+3.0%)
2019
$822 (+0.8%)
2018
$816 (+4.1%)
2017
$784 (−0.4%)
2016
$787 (+0.4%)
2015
$784 (+0.9%)
2014
$777 (+2.4%)
2013
$759
Tax history for 3511 Swihart Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$449 (−64.3%)
2024
$1,257 (+8.0%)
2023
$1,163 (+3.5%)
2022
$1,124 (+29.1%)
2021
$871 (+2.8%)
2020
$847 (+3.0%)
2019
$822 (+0.8%)
2018
$816 (+4.1%)
2017
$784 (−0.4%)
2016
$787 (+0.4%)
2015
$784 (+0.9%)
2014
$777 (+2.4%)
2013
$759
*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 depth
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Lot size
3.94 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
05-122-250-02
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 Oct 15, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Space Heater
Interior Features
Interior Features: Gas/Wood Stove, LP Tank Rented, Kitchen Island
# of Rooms Total: 4
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 13
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 11.5
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 8.5
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Family Room
Room Description: with book shelves
Room Length: 8.5
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 14
Room Description: with couch and TV
Room Length: 11.5
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Description: Pink Room
Room Length: 7.5
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 8.5
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Description: with 2 beds
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 12
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Description: Has a shower hose.
Room Length: 6
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Other
Building Area Total: 800
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1983
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved, Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 3.94
Lot Size Area: 3.94
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 800.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $762.49
Tax Assessed Value: $16,324
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Location Information
Directions: East of Manistee on M-55 to High Bridge Rd. North on High Bridge about 5 miles to Brethren. Take Coates Hwy East of Brethren 1 mile to Swihart Rd. Turn right (south) and drive about 1.5 miles to the sign on your left (East side of Swihart Rd).
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 05-122-250-02
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
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Schools
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
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 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
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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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Estimated sale price
$163,000 – $197,000
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