This salt-box style home tucked away in Manistee National Forest is a true hidden gem. Built in 2004 and wrapped in mature trees, it offers privacy, comfort, and an unbeatable location—between Manistee and Ludington, only 4 miles to Lake Michigan, and close to Nordhouse Dunes, Pete's Bayou on Hamlin Lake, and adjoining National Forest on two sides. Inside you'll find a full-sized kitchen, full bath, main floor bedroom, living room with woodstove, and an open loft upstairs for bunks, buddies, or grandkids. Recent major updates include adding electric service (previously generator only), bathroom remodel and drilling a brand-new well in October 2025. Currently used as a private seasonal getaway, this property could easily transition into a year-round home or an all-seasons vacation rental—appealing to hunters, anglers, snowmobilers, and nature lovers. Rustic and woodsy outdoors, comfortable and updated indoors, this home is the best of both worlds and definitely worth a second look.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Casey Tennant• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
Bought with Casey Tennant• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
This salt-box style home tucked away in Manistee National Forest is a true hidden gem. Built in 2004 and wrapped in mature trees, it offers privacy, comfort, and an unbeatable location--between Manistee and Ludington, only 4 miles to Lake Michigan, and close to Nordhouse Dunes, Pete's Bayou on Hamlin Lake, and adjoining National Forest on two sides. Inside you'll find a full-sized kitchen, full bath, main floor bedroom, living room with woodstove, and an open loft upstairs for bunks, buddies, or grandkids. Recent major updates include adding electric service (previously generator only), bathroom remodel and drilling a brand-new well in October 2025. Currently used as a private seasonal getaway, this property could easily transition into a year-round home or an all-seasons vacation rental--appealing to hunters, anglers, snowmobilers, and nature lovers. Rustic and woodsy outdoors, comfortable and updated indoors, this home is the best of both worlds and definitely worth a second look.
SW Michigan MLS #148349
May 17, 2007
Sold
$105,000
$100/sq ft
Nov 17, 2006
Listed
$125,000
$119/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000148349
May 17, 2007
Sold
$105,000
$100/sq ft
Nov 17, 2006
Listed
$125,000
$119/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Beds
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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
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Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mason County
APN
006-028-003-10
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
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 Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace, Wood
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,086
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features
Year Built: 2004
Roof: Metal
Lot Information
Lot Features: Recreational
Lot Size Acres: 5.0
Lot Size Area: 5.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1051.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $2,006
Tax Assessed Value: $46,555
Location
School Information
High School District: Mason Cnty Central
Location Information
Directions: From Manistee- US 31 to Merkey Rd. West on Merkey to Maple Rd. South on Maple to W. County Line Rd. West on W. County Line Rd to Quarterline Rd. South on Quarterline Rd to W. Nurnberg Rd. West on W. Nurnberg to Morton Rd. West on Morton to property on left side of street.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Mason County
APN: 006-028-003-10
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
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Schools
Mason County Central Upper Elementary
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 10.8mi
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Mason County Central M.S.
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.7mi
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Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High School
Public 11-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
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5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$207,000 – $251,000
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