Secluded five-acre parcel near thousands of acres of federal land. Get back to the basics! This little cabin is equipped with a well and septic but does not have any possibility for electric. It is being sold as is. Cabin needs lots of TLC but would be a perfect fixer-upper project with endless possibilities for any motivated individual. With minimal neighbors and lots of beautiful woods this could be your little oasis today! Land contract terms available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$71Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Baylee Randall• North West Realty, LLC
Bought with Christian Radden• North West Realty, LLC
Secluded five-acre parcel near thousands of acres of federal land. Get back to the basics! This little cabin is equipped with a well and septic but does not have any possibility for electric. It is being sold as is. Cabin needs lots of TLC but would be a perfect fixer-upper project with endless possibilities for any motivated individual. With minimal neighbors and lots of beautiful woods this could be your little oasis today! Land contract terms available.
REALCOMP #72022002204
Feb 19, 2022
Sold
$44,000
$42/sq ft
Feb 2, 2022
Pending
—
Jan 24, 2022
Listed
$39,900
$38/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #17001818
Feb 25, 2017
Sold
$38,900
$37/sq ft
Feb 22, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 17, 2017
Listed
$38,900
$37/sq ft
REALCOMP #72017001818
Feb 25, 2017
Sold
$38,900
$37/sq ft
Jan 17, 2017
Listed
$38,900
$37/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #17003347
Nov 13, 2016
Sold
$22,000
$21/sq ft
Nov 1, 2016
Listed
$22,000
$21/sq ft
REALCOMP #72017003347
Nov 13, 2016
Sold
$22,000
$21/sq ft
Nov 1, 2016
Listed
$22,000
$21/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #10046973
Nov 9, 2010
Sold
$12,900
$12/sq ft
Sep 25, 2010
Listed
$14,500
$14/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2136899
Aug 17, 2001
Sold
$50,000
$47/sq ft
Jul 1, 2001
Listed
$50,000
$47/sq ft
REALCOMP #66002136899
Aug 17, 2001
Sold
$50,000
$47/sq ft
Jul 1, 2001
Listed
$50,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,561 (+4.7%)
2023
$1,492 (+102.8%)
2022
$736 (+2.3%)
2021
$719 (+4.4%)
2020
$689 (−0.6%)
2019
$693 (+1.4%)
2018
$684 (+3.1%)
2017
$663 (−28.9%)
2016
$932 (+1.7%)
2015
$916 (+0.2%)
2014
$914 (−6.7%)
2013
$980
Tax history for 9840 S Spruce Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,561 (+4.7%)
2023
$1,492 (+102.8%)
2022
$736 (+2.3%)
2021
$719 (+4.4%)
2020
$689 (−0.6%)
2019
$693 (+1.4%)
2018
$684 (+3.1%)
2017
$663 (−28.9%)
2016
$932 (+1.7%)
2015
$916 (+0.2%)
2014
$914 (−6.7%)
2013
$980
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot width
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Lot size
5 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
15-022-014-00
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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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,056
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1973
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
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: 1056.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $719.13
Tax Assessed Value: $20,842
Location
School Information
High School District: Baldwin
Location Information
Directions: South on M37 to 76th, East to Forman Rd, North to 72nd St, East to Broadway, South to 80th Ave, East to S Spruce Road, Head north on Spruce to signs at property.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lake County
APN: 15-022-014-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Baldwin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.4mi
4/10
Baldwin Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
3/10
Baldwin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% 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
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$72,000 – $87,000
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