Imagine turning off a quiet country road onto this winding drive lined with century old trees. .. .. crossing a small bridge as you survey your own 10 acres which can only be described as Heaven on Earth! Welcome Home to Galbraith Line! This sprawling ranch has a newer metal roof and offers plenty of room! A beautiful sun room provides you gorgeous views of the property. All rooms are spacious! A 4 plus car garage and a large Poll barn can house all your toys or work equipment. The back portion of the 10 acres currently is row crop with income potential but can easily be converted back to yard/ open field. Deer, turkey and wildlife abound and a beautiful county view N, S, E & W! The property sale / offer is contingent on the real estate being listed and marketed for 45 days (on or around Dec. 14, 2022) Leading up to the 45 days an offer may be accepted. Once the 45-day mark expires, then the sale can consummate pending court approval (the purchase agreement must reflect this language).
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
9.75 acresLot Size
$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Glover• KW Professionals
•734-459-4700 (broker)
•frontdesk431@kw.com (broker)
Listed by Jay Harrison• KW Professionals
•734-459-4700 (broker)
•frontdesk431@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Shawn Debuf• Coldwell Banker Professionals Port Huron
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Market trends in 48097, MI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
103.2%
+4.4% MoM
Median sale price
$202K
$12K MoM
Avg. days on market
38d
10 days MoM
Recently sold homes
16
1 MoM
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Sale history for 870 E GALBRAITH LINE Rd
Date
Event
Price
Greater Lansing AoR #60158737
Feb 14, 2023
Sold
$226,800
$134/sq ft
Feb 14, 2023
Sold
$226,800
$134/sq ft
Jan 20, 2023
Pending
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Nov 18, 2022
Contingent
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Oct 31, 2022
Listed
$220,000
$130/sq ft
Oct 31, 2022
Listed
$220,000
$130/sq ft
Imagine turning off a quiet country road onto this winding drive lined with century old trees. .. .. crossing a small bridge as you survey your own 10 acres which can only be described as Heaven on Earth! Welcome Home to Galbraith Line! This sprawling ranch has a newer metal roof and offers plenty of room! A beautiful sun room provides you gorgeous views of the property. All rooms are spacious! A 4 plus car garage and a large Poll barn can house all your toys or work equipment. The back portion of the 10 acres currently is row crop with income potential but can easily be converted back to yard/ open field. Deer, turkey and wildlife abound and a beautiful county view N, S, E & W! The property sale / offer is contingent on the real estate being listed and marketed for 45 days (on or around Dec. 14, 2022) Leading up to the 45 days an offer may be accepted. Once the 45-day mark expires, then the sale can consummate pending court approval (the purchase agreement must reflect this language).
REALCOMP #20221057319
Feb 14, 2023
Sold
$226,800
$134/sq ft
Jan 20, 2023
Pending
—
Nov 18, 2022
Contingent
—
Oct 31, 2022
Listed
$220,000
$130/sq ft
Imagine turning off a quiet country road onto this winding drive lined with century old trees. .. .. crossing a small bridge as you survey your own 10 acres which can only be described as Heaven on Earth! Welcome Home to Galbraith Line! This sprawling ranch has a newer metal roof and offers plenty of room! A beautiful sun room provides you gorgeous views of the property. All rooms are spacious! A 4 plus car garage and a large Poll barn can house all your toys or work equipment. The back portion of the 10 acres currently is row crop with income potential but can easily be converted back to yard/ open field. Deer, turkey and wildlife abound and a beautiful county view N, S, E & W! The property sale / offer is contingent on the real estate being listed and marketed for 45 days (on or around Dec. 14, 2022) Leading up to the 45 days an offer may be accepted. Once the 45-day mark expires, then the sale can consummate pending court approval (the purchase agreement must reflect this language).
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,960 (−12.3%)
2024
$4,517 (+96.3%)
2023
$2,301 (+4.9%)
2022
$2,194 (+3.9%)
2021
$2,111 (+0.4%)
2020
$2,102 (+44.5%)
2019
$1,454 (−26.6%)
2018
$1,982
2017
$1,982 (−1.4%)
2016
$2,011 (+5.5%)
2015
$1,906
2014
$1,907 (+1.2%)
2013
$1,885
Tax history for 870 E GALBRAITH LINE Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,960 (−12.3%)
2024
$4,517 (+96.3%)
2023
$2,301 (+4.9%)
2022
$2,194 (+3.9%)
2021
$2,111 (+0.4%)
2020
$2,102 (+44.5%)
2019
$1,454 (−26.6%)
2018
$1,982
2017
$1,982 (−1.4%)
2016
$2,011 (+5.5%)
2015
$1,906
2014
$1,907 (+1.2%)
2013
$1,885
*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
9.75 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sanilac County
APN
220-025-100-020-00
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 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 4
Garage Type: Additional Garage(S), Detached Garage, Electric In Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Basement
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 2 Level: Basement
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 3 Level: Entry
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=21
Bedroom 4 Level: Entry
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 5 Level: Entry
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: Entry
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: Entry
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Entry
Kitchen Dimension: 11 x 15
Dining Room Level: Entry
Dining Room Dimension: 15 x 13
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Level: Entry
Family Room Dimensions: 18 x 24
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Entry
Living Room Dimensions: 13 x 30
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood, Brick
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Information
Out Buildings: Pole Barn
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1965
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1690
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 1690
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 9.75
Roads: Paved Street
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $76,472
Total Tax Amount: $2,135
Summer Tax Amount: $776.08
Winter Tax Amount: $1,359.62
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Electric
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Window Unit(S)
Heating System: Baseboard, Radiant, Zoned Heating
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=3380
School Information
School District: Yale Public Schools
School District: Yale Public Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: S FREMONT W CORK
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Speaker Twp
Mail City: Melvin
Municipality: Speaker Twp
Area (Municipality): Speaker Twp (76022)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sanilac County
APN: 220-025-100-020-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
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Around this home
Schools
Yale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.7mi
9/10
Yale Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
6/10
Yale Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$333,000 – $403,000
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