OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2020 for $75K

$179,700

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $494/mo

•

740

sq ft

6988 N Matson Rd, Irons, MI 49644

About this home

This Cozy Cabin offers all the amenities you could possibly need. Two+ Bedroom 1 Bath with 15 feet of private frontage on all sports Big Bass Lake. It offers 2 bedrooms on the main floor, laundry, and open kitchen and living area. Log snack bar knotty pine interior. The second level is open and is currently used as extra sleeping space. Storage Shed and nice second level deck off upstairs bonus room. Property features a private dock with 15 feet of frontage on the lake. The property is used as a THRIVING Airbnb rental. Property comes furnished with ''AS IS'' and is a turn key rental or weekend getaway. Property currently rents for $160 a night. It would make a great investment or weekend getaway. The seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Michigan. The upstairs is only accessible from the exterior staircase. New well pump and bladder in 2019. All decor, dishware, appliances, beds, bedding, dock, and supplies are included with the sale. Views of the lake from the upstairs deck. This cottage pays for itself through the nightly rentals. Currently rents for $160 a night.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by George Merz • Big River Properties

Contact: NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com

Bought with George Merz • Big River Properties

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•Source:SW Michigan MLS #19032213

Redfin Estimate

$179,700

$105K since sold in April 2020$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 6.5% lower than the average sale price ($192K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$149,900
A
2 beds1 bath720 sq ft
5112 N Red Maple St, Irons, MI 49644
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$70,000
B
3 beds1 bath823 sq ft
1504 Oak St, Wellston, MI 49689
SOLD SEP 2, 2025
$400,000
C
2 beds1 bath795 sq ft
8707 W Canyon Dr, Irons, MI 49644
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$183,050
D
2 beds1 bath937 sq ft
17111 Gene St, Wellston, MI 49689
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$183,000
E
2 beds1 bath800 sq ft
5921 N Bayshore Dr, Irons, MI 49644
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$167,000
F
2 beds1 bath930 sq ft
7139 W 5 Mile Rd, Irons, MI 49644

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Market trends in 49644, MI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.1%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$215K

$28K MoM

Avg. days on market

61d

42 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

3D WALKTHROUGH
$719,000
4 beds2 baths2,495 sq ft
9893 N Aqua Dr, Irons, MI 49644
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$269,000
5 beds2 baths— sq ft
4168 W 9 Mile Rd, Irons, MI 49644
$39,900
2 beds1 bath720 sq ft
5274 N Bahr Dr, Irons, MI 49644
(231) 779-8088
$309,900
4 beds1.5 baths1,750 sq ft
10619 N River Dr Rnch, Irons, MI 49644
$240,000
2 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
7274 N Bass Lake Rd, Irons, MI 49644
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Sale history for 6988 N Matson Rd

Date

Event

Price

SW Michigan MLS #19032213

Apr 1, 2020

Sold

$75,000

$101/sq ft

Mar 11, 2020

Pending

—

Feb 26, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 14, 2019

Price Changed

$89,900

$121/sq ft

Sep 1, 2019

Price Changed

$99,900

$135/sq ft

Jul 11, 2019

Listed

$109,900

$149/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #70070484

Apr 1, 2020

Sold

$75,000

$101/sq ft

Jul 11, 2019

Listed

$89,900

$121/sq ft

Jul 11, 2019

Listed

$89,900

$121/sq ft

REALCOMP #67019032213

Apr 1, 2020

Sold

$75,000

$101/sq ft

Jul 11, 2019

Listed

$89,900

$121/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #13052886

Aug 19, 2016

Sold

$48,000

$65/sq ft

Aug 3, 2016

Contingent

—

May 6, 2016

Relisted

—

Apr 16, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Nov 17, 2015

Relisted

—

Oct 16, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Sep 4, 2015

Listed

$57,900

$78/sq ft

REALCOMP #67013052886

Aug 19, 2016

Sold

$48,000

$65/sq ft

Sep 1, 2013

Listed

$57,900

$78/sq ft

Tax history for 6988 N Matson Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

756

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

04-034-039-00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: SEER 13 or Greater
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump

Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Room Information
Basement: Slab

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area Total: 740
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Year Built: 1940
Roof: Composition

Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Big Bass Lake

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 740.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $1,142
Tax Assessed Value: $23,105

Utilities

Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 100.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

School Information
High School District: Baldwin

Location Information
Directions: 10 Mile Road to Bass Lake Road South to 7 Mile curve stay straight onto Dirt (Matson Road) Cottage on Left.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 756
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lake County
APN: 04-034-039-00

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Baldwin Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 15.3mi

4/10

Baldwin Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.3mi

3/10

Baldwin Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.3mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° 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, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Irons, MI • 49644

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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$171,000 – $207,000

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New listings for sale in 49644

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9893 N Aqua Dr, Irons, MI 49644

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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$39,900

2 beds1 bath720 sq ft

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Home values near 6988 N Matson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6798 North Matson Rd, Irons, MI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$446,594
6920 North Matson Rd, Irons, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$397,759

Address	Redfin Estimate
6850 North Matson Rd, Irons, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$322,549
6974 North Matson Rd, Irons, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 680 Sq. Ft.	$205,370

Address	Redfin Estimate
6962 North Matson Rd, Irons, MI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$307,686
6980 North Matson Rd, Irons, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 750 Sq. Ft.	$271,680

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