WELCOMING ON WATSON! Nestled deep in the woods is this 1,420 square foot home featuring 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Sitting on 17.6 acres the property features beautiful maple trees scattered throughout the yard and a beautiful pond. A 24x24 detached garage keeps your vehicles and toys out of the elements or provides a great workspace. The house also has a full basement giving you 980 extra square foot for storage, or could easily be finished into an additional family room. Deer, turkeys, squirrels and upland birds are numerous on the property and you're literally minutes from a number of lakes and trails for enjoying ORVs and Snowmobiles. Don't wait, call today!
WELCOMING ON WATSON! Nestled deep in the woods is this 1,420 square foot home featuring 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Sitting on 17.6 acres the property features beautiful maple trees scattered throughout the yard and a beautiful pond. A 24x24 detached garage keeps your vehicles and toys out of the elements or provides a great workspace. The house also has a full basement giving you 980 extra square foot for storage, or could easily be finished into an additional family room. Deer, turkeys, squirrels and upland birds are numerous on the property and you're literally minutes from a number of lakes and trails for enjoying ORVs and Snowmobiles. Don't wait, call today!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50018720
Nov 12, 2020
Sold
$156,500
$110/sq ft
Nov 12, 2020
Sold
$156,500
$110/sq ft
Jul 28, 2020
Listed
$159,900
$113/sq ft
Jul 28, 2020
Listed
$159,900
$113/sq ft
REALCOMP #61050018720
Nov 12, 2020
Sold
$156,500
$110/sq ft
Jul 28, 2020
Listed
$159,900
$113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$909 (−39.8%)
2024
$1,510 (+3.9%)
2023
$1,453 (+2.7%)
2022
$1,415 (+6.0%)
2020
$1,335 (+5.8%)
2019
$1,263 (+47.9%)
2018
$854 (+3.1%)
2017
$828 (+1.0%)
2016
$820
Tax history for 5538 Watson Rd Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$909 (−39.8%)
2024
$1,510 (+3.9%)
2023
$1,453 (+2.7%)
2022
$1,415 (+6.0%)
2020
$1,335 (+5.8%)
2019
$1,263 (+47.9%)
2018
$854 (+3.1%)
2017
$828 (+1.0%)
2016
$820
*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
15 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oscoda County
APN
001-134-003-24
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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 Jun 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block, Full, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,420
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: Irreg
Lot Size Acres: 15
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,243.16
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: MioAuSable
Location Information
Directions: Valley Rd to Watson Rd
Subdivision Name: N/A
Cross Street: Valley Rd / S Mt Tom Rd
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Oscoda County
APN: 001-134-003-24
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mio-AuSable Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.5mi
5/10
Mio-Ausable High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% 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
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rose City, MI • 48654
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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