Beautiful and secluded oak log home on 11+ acres. This is the quintessential Irish Hills. Atop one of the highest elevations, this home is at 1,000 ft! Halfway between Watkins and Wamplers Lake State parks this place is directly on a bird fly way. Eagles are commonly seen. A large stream (Iron Creek) runs through it featuring the contrast between the pristine creek course to the mature wooded upland. Deer and turkeys are in the yard daily. The house is all wood, all interiors are knotty pine and oak. The south facing open main floor (20 ft. ceiling) has a wall of windows, efficient wood burning stove, and large deck. The walk out basement has another bath and rooms. Primary bedroom is an open loft with a large soaking tub, and private west side balcony to enjoy the views and take in all the nature that is drawn to the native plants, trees, mature gardens on and surrounding the property. There is a large concrete slab for your garage/pole barn. House and decks stained 2021. Located on paved road 3 miles to US 12, 11 miles to M 52, abuts Frog Holler farm. The stove, refrigerator and hot water tank have all been adapted to propane. It has an underground storage tank that has a 1000-gal capacity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
11.43 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Julie Fischer• 3DX Real Estate-Brighton
Bought with Unidentified Agent• Unidentified Office
Beautiful and secluded oak log home on 11+ acres. This is the quintessential Irish Hills. Atop one of the highest elevations, this home is at 1,000 ft! Halfway between Watkins and Wamplers Lake State parks this place is directly on a bird fly way. Eagles are commonly seen. A large stream (Iron Creek) runs through it featuring the contrast between the pristine creek course to the mature wooded upland. Deer and turkeys are in the yard daily. The house is all wood, all interiors are knotty pine and oak. The south facing open main floor (20 ft. ceiling) has a wall of windows, efficient wood burning stove, and large deck. The walk out basement has another bath and rooms. Primary bedroom is an open loft with a large soaking tub, and private west side balcony to enjoy the views and take in all the nature that is drawn to the native plants, trees, mature gardens on and surrounding the property. There is a large concrete slab for your garage/pole barn. House and decks stained 2021. Located on paved road 3 miles to US 12, 11 miles to M 52, abuts Frog Holler farm. The stove, refrigerator and hot water tank have all been adapted to propane. It has an underground storage tank that has a 1000-gal capacity.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #969889
Dec 17, 2010
Sold
$92,000
$39/sq ft
Nov 9, 2010
Listing Removed
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Nov 1, 2010
Listed
$94,900
$41/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3009677
Dec 17, 2010
Sold
$92,000
$39/sq ft
Dec 17, 2010
Sold
$92,000
$39/sq ft
Nov 9, 2010
Delisted
—
Nov 1, 2010
Listed
$94,900
$41/sq ft
Nov 1, 2010
Listed
$94,900
$41/sq ft
+3
Log Home On 11 Acres. Home Sold As-is. Two Year Seller Paid Homewarranty For All Owner Occupied Buyers.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #967237
Jan 7, 2010
Listing Removed
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Mar 21, 2009
Listed
$259,900
$111/sq ft
AAMLS #2902748
Jan 7, 2010
Delisted
—
Mar 21, 2009
Listed
*
MiRealSource-MiMLS #965899
Mar 19, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jun 16, 2008
Listed
$259,900
$111/sq ft
AAMLS #2807262
Mar 19, 2009
Delisted
—
Jun 16, 2008
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,387 (+2.7%)
2024
$3,298 (+5.0%)
2023
$3,142 (+25.9%)
2022
$2,496 (+1.3%)
2021
$2,463 (+54.8%)
2020
$1,592 (−33.0%)
2019
$2,374 (+1.3%)
2018
$2,343 (+245.7%)
2017
$678
Tax history for 11600 Watkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,387 (+2.7%)
2024
$3,298 (+5.0%)
2023
$3,142 (+25.9%)
2022
$2,496 (+1.3%)
2021
$2,463 (+54.8%)
2020
$1,592 (−33.0%)
2019
$2,374 (+1.3%)
2018
$2,343 (+245.7%)
2017
$678
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.