Secluded home on over 3 acres in northeast MI. Recreational opportunities as riding ATV/ORV, snowmobile, motorcycle are close by along with thousands of acres of state land to hunt or hike. Surrounding area offers water fun with the AuSable River and many inland lakes to canoe, kayak, fish. Main level has two bedrooms, family area, full bath, mudroom, mechanical/laundry. Upper level with open plan has living area, kitchen, dining with slider to 8x12 balcony deck, bedroom and 3/4 bath. 10x13 back deck, 12x12 outbuilding with propane heater. Room to build pole barn/garage. No zoning in Elmer Township. Ready to move in.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
3.44 acresLot Size
$121Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Beth Miller• Century 21 Eagle Real Estate-Mio
Bought with Michelle Gurzynski• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Higgins Lake
Bought with Callie Adams• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Higgins Lake
This Home is Privately located and Full of Character. .. .. .. Tongue and Grove throughout with Ground level Walk Out basement , bedroom and half bath. .. additional “guest Cabin” included. .. . on 3+acres close to State Land.
Public Records
Aug 11, 2006
Sold
$85,600
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,037 (−37.0%)
2024
$1,647 (+3.8%)
2023
$1,586 (+2.6%)
2022
$1,546 (+80.4%)
2021
$857 (+1.3%)
2020
$846 (+6.6%)
2019
$794 (+40.0%)
2018
$567 (−45.9%)
2017
$1,049 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,039 (+107.4%)
2013
$501
Tax history for 68 W Helmer Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,037 (−37.0%)
2024
$1,647 (+3.8%)
2023
$1,586 (+2.6%)
2022
$1,546 (+80.4%)
2021
$857 (+1.3%)
2020
$846 (+6.6%)
2019
$794 (+40.0%)
2018
$567 (−45.9%)
2017
$1,049 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,039 (+107.4%)
2013
$501
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,805
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oscoda County
APN
004-012-021-50
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven, Range
Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1764.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,764
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential Acreage
Land Information
Wooded Area: 80.0
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Dimensions: 250 x 600
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.44
Zoning: None
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Mio AuSable
High School District: Mio/Ausable
High School: Mio AuSable
Location Information
Directions: From Mio north M72/33 to N MT Tom Rd, left to Helmer Lake Rd (at end of pavement), left to first drive on right.
Subdivision Name: T27N R2E
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,805
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Oscoda County
APN: 004-012-021-50
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mio-AuSable Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
5/10
Mio-Ausable High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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