Off market nov 2020 for $156K

$255,463

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,230/mo

•

1,420

sq ft

5538 Watson Rd, Rose City, MI 48654

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

15 acresLot Size

$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Matt Smith • Modern Realty

•989-486-9770 (broker)

•Logan@modernrealty.us (broker)

Bought with Mike Carmichael • Detrich Real Estate

•989-826-6100 (broker)

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•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #50018720

Redfin Estimate

$255,463

$99K since sold in November 2020$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 28.8% higher than the average sale price ($198K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$195,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,032 sq ft
5540 N Bear Lake Trl, Rose City, MI 48654
SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$375,000
B
3 beds1 bath2,012 sq ft
1178 E Hughes Lake Rd, Rose City, MI 48654
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$185,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,383 sq ft
5675 Union Cors, Rose City, MI 48654 9514
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$165,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,174 sq ft
540 Hilltop Dr, Rose City, MI 48654
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$120,000
E
4 beds1 bath1,340 sq ft
2231 Mapes Rd, Mio, MI 48647
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$149,900
F
3 beds1 bath1,350 sq ft
2270 Durfee Rd, Luzerne, MI 48636

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Market trends in 48654, MI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$190K

$56 MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

18 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER
$395,000
5 beds3 baths— sq ft
4953 N Mio Rd, Rose City, MI 48654
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Sale history for 5538 Watson Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #41027666

Nov 12, 2020

Sold

$156,500

$110/sq ft

Jul 28, 2020

Listed

$159,900

$113/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #50018720

Nov 12, 2020

Sold

$156,500

$110/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

Tax history for 5538 Watson Rd

*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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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Oscoda County

APN

001-134-003-24

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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Features

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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 24x24
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Electric In Garage
Parking: Garage

Interior

Interior Features
Rooms: First Floor Laundry, First Floor Mstr Bedroom, Living Room
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Livingroom Fireplace

Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=16
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 15 x 11

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1

Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 1 Length: 10
Bathroom 1 Width: 8

Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 10 x 11
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 12 x 8

Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 15

Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Block, Full, Sump Pump

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Pond
Foundation Type: Basement

Property Features
Water Features: None
Frontage Type: Road

Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 9999
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 980
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0

Lot Information
Zoning: Residential

Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 15
Frontage: 0

Financial

Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $58,300
Total Tax Year: 2019
Total Tax Amount: $1,243.16
Summer Tax Year: 2020
Summer Tax Amount: $860.90
Winter Tax Year: 2019
Winter Tax Amount: $382.26

Utilities

Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Central A/C
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic

Location

Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1420

School Information
School District: Mio Au Sable Schools
School District: Mio Au Sable Schools

Location Details
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Big Creek Twp
Mail City: Rose City
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Big Creek Twp
Area (Municipality): Big Creek Twp (68001)

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 Sep 21, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Originating MLS: Saginaw Board
Originating MLS: Saginaw

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

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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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Rose City, MI • 48654

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Home values near 5538 Watson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5612 Watson Rd, Rose City, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2688 Sq. Ft.	$304,555
5616 Wilderness Trl, Rose City, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$220,700

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5664 Wilderness Trl, Rose City, MI 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1324 Sq. Ft.	$96,215
5592 Wilderness Trl, Rose City, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$90,615

Address	Redfin Estimate
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