Country charm awaits!! This cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage sits on 5 beautiful acres, offering privacy and peaceful surroundings, and plenty of room to enjoy the great outdoors. The home and garage have new metal roofs while new exterior covered porches provide the perfect spot to sit back, relax and take in the tranquil setting. Newer hot water tank, shower stall, window treatments and storm doors are a few recent updates. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the convenient location to ORV trails and the Au Sable river, offering endless opportunities for riding, fishing, canoeing and exploring! This property is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of country living! Security cameras are present on the property and operational.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
5.81 acresLot Size
$198Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Warrow• Keller Williams Realty Lakeside
Country charm awaits!! This cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage sits on 5 beautiful acres, offering privacy and peaceful surroundings, and plenty of room to enjoy the great outdoors. The home and garage have new metal roofs while new exterior covered porches provide the perfect spot to sit back, relax and take in the tranquil setting. Newer hot water tank, shower stall, window treatments and storm doors are a few recent updates. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the convenient location to ORV trails and the Au Sable river, offering endless opportunities for riding, fishing, canoeing and exploring! This property is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of country living! Security cameras are present on the property and operational.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50221755
Sep 14, 2026
Listed
$190,000
$198/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 2008
Sold
$78,800
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,189 (−19.2%)
2024
$1,471 (+4.3%)
2023
$1,410 (+3.6%)
2022
$1,361 (+3.5%)
2021
$1,315 (+1.4%)
2020
$1,297 (+4.5%)
2019
$1,241 (+20.8%)
2018
$1,028 (+2.1%)
2017
$1,006 (+0.9%)
2016
$997 (−0.1%)
2013
$998
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.79 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
960
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oscoda County
APN
004-016-001-10
Parking Spaces
—
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 Sep 21, 2026.
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 93° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mio, MI • 48647
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1561 W Helmer Lake Rd
$188,509
$1,491 under list price of $190K
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