Newly renovated 3BR, move-in ready home with paved road access located in a private setting offering a large yard perfect for a garden, outdoor fireplace, recreational trailers and/or RV parking, or additional outbuildings. With a refreshed open-concept modern interior it offers a blank slate for use as an up-north getaway, year-round home or income producing Airbnb rental property. Located within the Manistee National Forest, providing access to 1000's of acres of ORV trails and other outdoor landmarks such as the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, the Pere Marquette River and multiple inland lakes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$130Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Broker/Owner Wirth• Results Real Estate LLC
Bought with Broker/Owner Wirth• Results Real Estate LLC
Newly renovated 3BR, move-in ready home with paved road access located in a private setting offering a large yard perfect for a garden, outdoor fireplace, recreational trailers and/or RV parking, or additional outbuildings. With a refreshed open-concept modern interior it offers a blank slate for use as an up-north getaway, year-round home or income producing Airbnb rental property. Located within the Manistee National Forest, providing access to 1000's of acres of ORV trails and other outdoor landmarks such as the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, the Pere Marquette River and multiple inland lakes.
REALCOMP #72024045755
Dec 3, 2024
Sold
$143,500
$103/sq ft
Nov 6, 2024
Pending
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Sep 24, 2024
Price Changed
$143,500
$103/sq ft
Sep 18, 2024
Price Changed
$148,900
$106/sq ft
Aug 30, 2024
Listed
$154,500
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,891 (+191.9%)
2023
$648 (−8.1%)
2022
$705 (+8.9%)
2021
$647 (+67.5%)
2020
$386 (+56.7%)
2019
$246 (−59.8%)
2018
$613 (+4.5%)
2017
$587 (−5.4%)
2016
$620 (+2.5%)
2015
$605 (−2.9%)
2014
$623 (−2.3%)
2013
$637
Tax history for 7255 S Forman Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,891 (+191.9%)
2023
$648 (−8.1%)
2022
$705 (+8.9%)
2021
$647 (+67.5%)
2020
$386 (+56.7%)
2019
$246 (−59.8%)
2018
$613 (+4.5%)
2017
$587 (−5.4%)
2016
$620 (+2.5%)
2015
$605 (−2.9%)
2014
$623 (−2.3%)
2013
$637
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
14-226-001-00
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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Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 8
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,400
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1950
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Lot Size Area: 0.45
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1400.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $724.68
Tax Assessed Value: $40,600
Location
School Information
High School District: Baldwin
Location Information
Directions: Us 10 East Through Baldwin Continuing East To Forman Rd., South (Right) On Forman Rd. To Home On The Right Side Of Road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lake County
APN: 14-226-001-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Baldwin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
Baldwin Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
3/10
Baldwin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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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Estimated sale price
$173,000 – $210,000
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