Amazing Manistee River cabin situated on 6+/- acres with 600 ft of flies only riverfront property. Drive into the red pine forest to a secluded, private piece of heaven. Cabin is placed perfectly on an outside bend just steps away from trophy trout water surrounded by state land on three sides with no homes in sight. Log sided cabin with wood burning stone fireplace, radiant heated floors, vaulted knotty pine ceilings with log rafters, open floor plan, custom kitchen with butcher block island and stainless steel appliances. Bedroom with large walk-in closet. Bathroom with large walk-in tile shower. Second living space is an apartment in the 30x40 pole barn which includes full kitchen, full bathroom with large walk-in shower, stacking washer/dryer, living room and bedroom. Year round home with easy access to ORV/snowmobile trails for fun in every season. Use as your own personal retreat or a short term rental income property. Subject to township approval of property split. Agent owned.
Single-familyProperty Type
2022Year Built
6 acresLot Size
$507Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Janet Mass• American Homes and Realty
Bought with Christian Guest• Headwater Realty, LLC
Amazing Manistee River cabin situated on 6+/- acres with 600 ft of flies only riverfront property. Drive into the red pine forest to a secluded, private piece of heaven. Cabin is placed perfectly on an outside bend just steps away from trophy trout water surrounded by state land on three sides with no homes in sight. Log sided cabin with wood burning stone fireplace, radiant heated floors, vaulted knotty pine ceilings with log rafters, open floor plan, custom kitchen with butcher block island and stainless steel appliances. Bedroom with large walk-in closet. Bathroom with large walk-in tile shower. Second living space is an apartment in the 30x40 pole barn which includes full kitchen, full bathroom with large walk-in shower, stacking washer/dryer, living room and bedroom. Year round home with easy access to ORV/snowmobile trails for fun in every season. Use as your own personal retreat or a short term rental income property. Subject to township approval of property split. Agent owned.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1202769
Nov 9, 2020
Sold
$140,000
$119/sq ft
Nov 9, 2020
Sold
$140,000
$119/sq ft
Oct 12, 2020
Listed
$144,900
$123/sq ft
Oct 12, 2020
Listed
$144,900
$123/sq ft
Check out this slice of Northern Michigan Heaven! 1 room cabin has electricity, Hand Pump Well and a Wood stove installed, 9 acres of beautiful woods and 320 feet of private Manistee River Frontage! This cozy cabin will be a wonderful home base for all of your week / weekend fun! Hunting, Fishing, Off Roading and Snowmobiling all right out your front door!
REALCOMP #78001202769
Nov 9, 2020
Sold
$140,000
$119/sq ft
Oct 12, 2020
Listed
$144,900
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,274 (+118.5%)
2024
$3,786 (+9.7%)
2023
$3,453 (+4.4%)
2022
$3,306 (+99.4%)
2021
$1,658 (−7.2%)
2020
$1,786 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,753 (+0.7%)
2018
$1,741 (+0.7%)
2017
$1,728 (+1.9%)
2016
$1,695 (+2.4%)
2015
$1,656 (+4.4%)
2014
$1,586 (+4.2%)
2013
$1,521
Tax history for 5319 Yellow Trees Rd SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,274 (+118.5%)
2024
$3,786 (+9.7%)
2023
$3,453 (+4.4%)
2022
$3,306 (+99.4%)
2021
$1,658 (−7.2%)
2020
$1,786 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,753 (+0.7%)
2018
$1,741 (+0.7%)
2017
$1,728 (+1.9%)
2016
$1,695 (+2.4%)
2015
$1,656 (+4.4%)
2014
$1,586 (+4.2%)
2013
$1,521
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
704
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
001-021-001-80
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway, No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Radiant
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Smart Thermostat
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Oven, Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Great Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Entry Location: GroundLevelwSteps
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,180
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Log
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Split Possible, Wooded
Water Body Name: Manistee River
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Road Frontage Type: Other
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size Area: 6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 6
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,453
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Underground Utilities
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Kalkaska
Location Information
Directions: West on M72, South on Riverview Rd. Continue onto Yellow Trees Rd to property.
Cross Street: M72
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 704
Stories: —
Lot Size: 11.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 001-021-001-80
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealcompIILtd
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Schools
Birch Street Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 15.1mi
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Kalkaska Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.4mi
5/10
Kalkaska High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.0mi
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$568,000 – $688,000
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