Move-In Ready Country Retreat on 5 Acres! Escape to peace and privacy with this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch nestled off a beautiful tree-lined drive in the highly sought-after North Branch School District. Warm and inviting, this home offers beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning stove, an updated bath, added bonus there is a dry, finishable basement—ready for your personal touch. Step outside to enjoy the deck overlooking mature gardens, fruit trees, and inviting country views. Perfect for hobby farming, horses, or simply wide-open living, the property is exceptionally equipped with a 60x40 pole barn plus 20' addition, featuring mostly concrete floors, water and plenty of room for horse stalls, a tack room, hay storage, and a chicken coop. You'll also find two additional outbuildings and three paddocks/pastures, offering excellent flexibility for animals, storage, or workshop space. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a newer roof, windows, furnace, central air, well, and a generator plug-in. A spacious 2.5-car attached garage completes this well-maintained homestead. A perfect blend of comfort, acreage, and practical amenities—ready for you to move right in and enjoy country living at its finest!
Move-In Ready Country Retreat on 5 Acres! Escape to peace and privacy with this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch nestled off a beautiful tree-lined drive in the highly sought-after North Branch School District. Warm and inviting, this home offers beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning stove, an updated bath, added bonus there is a dry, finishable basement - ready for your personal touch. Step outside to enjoy the deck overlooking mature gardens, fruit trees, and inviting country views. Perfect for hobby farming, horses, or simply wide-open living, the property is exceptionally equipped with a 60x40 pole barn plus 20' addition, featuring mostly concrete floors, water and plenty of room for horse stalls, a tack room, hay storage, and a chicken coop. You'll also find two additional outbuildings and three paddocks/pastures, offering excellent flexibility for animals, storage, or workshop space. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a newer roof, windows, furnace, central air, well, and a generator plug-in. A spacious 2.5-car attached garage completes this well-maintained homestead. A perfect blend of comfort, acreage, and practical amenities - ready for you to move right in and enjoy country living at its finest!
REALCOMP #20250036825
Oct 16, 2025
Listing Removed
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Oct 7, 2025
Price Changed
$294,800
$251/sq ft
Aug 15, 2025
Price Changed
$294,900
$251/sq ft
Jul 17, 2025
Price Changed
$299,900
$255/sq ft
Jun 2, 2025
Price Changed
$324,900
$277/sq ft
May 19, 2025
Listed
$349,900
$298/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #60395586
Oct 16, 2025
Listing Removed
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Oct 16, 2025
Listing Removed
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Oct 7, 2025
Price Changed
$294,800
$251/sq ft
Aug 15, 2025
Price Changed
$294,900
$251/sq ft
Jul 18, 2025
Price Changed
$299,900
$255/sq ft
Jun 2, 2025
Price Changed
$324,900
$277/sq ft
May 19, 2025
Listed
$349,900
$298/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 2020
Sold
$210,000
$179/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #40061767
Jul 31, 2020
Sold
$210,000
$179/sq ft
Jul 31, 2020
Sold
$210,000
$179/sq ft
Jun 8, 2020
Pending
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Jun 3, 2020
Listed
$179,900
$153/sq ft
Jun 3, 2020
Listed
$179,900
$153/sq ft
REALCOMP #2200039836
Jul 31, 2020
Sold
$210,000
$179/sq ft
Jun 8, 2020
Pending
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Jun 3, 2020
Listed
$179,900
$153/sq ft
REALCOMP #217055404
Aug 17, 2017
Sold
$157,500
$134/sq ft
Jul 5, 2017
Pending
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Jun 28, 2017
Listed
$159,900
$136/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21314159
Aug 17, 2017
Sold
$157,500
$134/sq ft
Jul 5, 2017
Pending
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Jun 28, 2017
Listed
$159,900
$136/sq ft
Jun 27, 2017
Listed
$159,900
$136/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20687225
Jul 30, 2012
Sold
$95,200
$81/sq ft
May 31, 2012
Listing Removed
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May 10, 2012
Listed
$97,500
$83/sq ft
REALCOMP #212048357
Jul 30, 2012
Sold
$95,200
$81/sq ft
May 10, 2012
Listed
$97,500
$83/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #318159
Jan 22, 2009
Sold
$80,500
$69/sq ft
Dec 17, 2008
Listing Removed
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Nov 25, 2008
Listed
$90,000
$77/sq ft
REALCOMP #28193107
Jan 22, 2009
Sold
$80,500
$69/sq ft
Nov 25, 2008
Listed
$90,000
$77/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #331908
Nov 22, 2008
Listing Removed
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Nov 6, 2008
Listed
$90,000
$77/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #354757
Nov 12, 2008
Listing Removed
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Oct 2, 2008
Listed
$90,000
$77/sq ft
REALCOMP #28144012
Nov 22, 2008
Listing Removed
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Aug 22, 2008
Listed
$90,000
$77/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #377519
Oct 2, 2008
Listing Removed
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Aug 25, 2008
Listed
$110,000
$94/sq ft
REALCOMP #24029464
Jul 2, 2004
Sold
$160,000
$136/sq ft
Mar 14, 2004
Listed
$164,900
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,747 (+1.6%)
2024
$4,672 (+4.5%)
2023
$4,471 (+6.5%)
2022
$4,200 (+3.6%)
2021
$4,054 (+107.6%)
2020
$1,953 (+0.5%)
2019
$1,943 (+3.5%)
2018
$1,878 (+32.0%)
2017
$1,422 (+0.6%)
2016
$1,414 (+4.0%)
2015
$1,359 (+3.8%)
2014
$1,309
Tax history for 789 W Castle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,747 (+1.6%)
2024
$4,672 (+4.5%)
2023
$4,471 (+6.5%)
2022
$4,200 (+3.6%)
2021
$4,054 (+107.6%)
2020
$1,953 (+0.5%)
2019
$1,943 (+3.5%)
2018
$1,878 (+32.0%)
2017
$1,422 (+0.6%)
2016
$1,414 (+4.0%)
2015
$1,359 (+3.8%)
2014
$1,309
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lapeer County
APN
006-006-006-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove