Private 10-Acre Ranch with Open Floor Plan & Sweat-Equity Potential! This 2 bed, 1 bath ranch-style home sits on a private 10-acre setting and directly borders 117 acres of Manistee National Forest, offering unmatched privacy, wildlife views, and immediate access to outdoor recreation right from your backyard. Much of the prep work has been started, with most flooring removed and walls and floors primed, providing a blank canvas for the next owner to make it their own. The home features a full, unfinished basement offering excellent storage or future bonus space. A large 3-season sun porch adds additional square footage, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Appliances stay. An old wood boiler is present (condition unknown). Outside, enjoy the privacy this property offers along with a detached 2-stall garage and an attached carport, providing plenty of extra space for a variety of needs.
Est. $1,419 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 23589 Gates Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #26006713
Mar 12, 2026
Sold
$245,000
$204/sq ft
Mar 2, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2026
Listed
$265,000
$221/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70516403
Mar 12, 2026
Sold
$245,000
$204/sq ft
Mar 12, 2026
Sold
$245,000
$204/sq ft
Mar 2, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2026
Listed
$265,000
$221/sq ft
Feb 24, 2026
Listed
$265,000
$221/sq ft
Private 10-Acre Ranch with Open Floor Plan & Sweat-Equity Potential! This 2 bed, 1 bath ranch-style home sits on a private 10-acre setting and directly borders 117 acres of Manistee National Forest, offering unmatched privacy, wildlife views, and immediate access to outdoor recreation right from your backyard. Much of the prep work has been started, with most flooring removed and walls and floors primed, providing a blank canvas for the next owner to make it their own. The home features a full, unfinished basement offering excellent storage or future bonus space. A large 3-season sun porch adds additional square footage, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Appliances stay. An old wood boiler is present (condition unknown). Outside, enjoy the privacy this property offers along with a detached 2-stall garage and an attached carport, providing plenty of extra space for a variety of needs.
REALCOMP #72026006713
Mar 12, 2026
Sold
$245,000
$204/sq ft
Mar 2, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2026
Listed
$265,000
$221/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3595086
Sep 7, 2007
Sold
$135,000
$113/sq ft
May 21, 2007
Listed
$139,900
$117/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003595086
Sep 7, 2007
Sold
$135,000
$113/sq ft
May 21, 2007
Listed
$139,900
$117/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3388184
Nov 5, 1999
Sold
$111,000
$93/sq ft
Aug 4, 1999
Listed
$112,900
$94/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003388184
Nov 5, 1999
Sold
$111,000
$93/sq ft
Aug 4, 1999
Listed
$112,900
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 1996
Sold
$92,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
May 20, 1994
Sold
$88,000
$73/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
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot size
10 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montcalm County
APN
017-019-004-20
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 Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: LP Tank Rented
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,200
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1978
Roof: Shingle
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 10.0
Lot Size Area: 10.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1200.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,368.86
Tax Assessed Value: $54,773
Location
School Information
High School District: Tri County
Location Information
Directions: From Howard City, M-82 (Shaw Street) west to Dewey north to Gates west to home on south side of road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Montcalm County
APN: 017-019-004-20
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sand Lake Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
7/10
Tri County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
Tri County Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Howard City, MI • 49329
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$220,000 – $266,000
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