Enjoy your summers at beautiful all sports Long Lake with this lovely cottage nestled on 2.4 acres of land and almost 600 ft of lake frontage. It has the rustic, laid back feel that will help you unwind from the all of the activities of everyday life. This cottage was part of the original church campgrounds. It has been meticulously maintained for the past 35 years by the same owners. Their families grew up sharing bonfires, fishing, swimming, dinners, and watching beautiful sunsets. This cottage has painted wood floors and walls, a propane fireplace used for heat, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a large enclosed porch with windows that lift up to let the beautiful lake breezes in. The lake has a sandy bottom, and is spring fed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2.42 acresLot Size
$434Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lisa Coe• Five Star Real Estate (Ionia)
Bought with Gary Hubbard• Coldwell Banker Professionals
Enjoy your summers at beautiful all sports Long Lake with this lovely cottage nestled on 2.4 acres of land and almost 600 ft of lake frontage. It has the rustic, laid back feel that will help you unwind from the all of the activities of everyday life. This cottage was part of the original church campgrounds. It has been meticulously maintained for the past 35 years by the same owners. Their families grew up sharing bonfires, fishing, swimming, dinners, and watching beautiful sunsets. This cottage has painted wood floors and walls, a propane fireplace used for heat, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a large enclosed porch with windows that lift up to let the beautiful lake breezes in. The lake has a sandy bottom, and is spring fed.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,810 (+3.3%)
2024
$2,719 (+5.1%)
2023
$2,588 (+4.4%)
2022
$2,479 (+7.0%)
2021
$2,317 (+0.3%)
2020
$2,310 (+0.9%)
2019
$2,290 (+1.2%)
2018
$2,263 (+2.7%)
2017
$2,203 (+48.2%)
2016
$1,487 (+353.4%)
2015
$328 (−84.0%)
2014
$2,046
Tax history for 8207 Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,810 (+3.3%)
2024
$2,719 (+5.1%)
2023
$2,588 (+4.4%)
2022
$2,479 (+7.0%)
2021
$2,317 (+0.3%)
2020
$2,310 (+0.9%)
2019
$2,290 (+1.2%)
2018
$2,263 (+2.7%)
2017
$2,203 (+48.2%)
2016
$1,487 (+353.4%)
2015
$328 (−84.0%)
2014
$2,046
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
121 ft.
Lot depth
355 ft.
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
807
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ionia County
APN
120-090-000-135-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Storms, Screens
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 23
Room Width: 16
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 12
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 8
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 808
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1930
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Wetland Area
Lot Size Acres: 2.42
Lot Size Area: 2.42
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Long Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 808.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $2,046.49
Tax Assessed Value: $30,537
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Belding
Location Information
Directions: From M-66 turn West on Long Lake Rd. Then Turn North on Branch Rd. Keep left and the cottage is the first one on your left
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 807
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Ionia County
APN: 120-090-000-135-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ellis Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 5.7mi
Belding Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Orleans, MI • 48865
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Estimated sale price
$334,000 – $404,000
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