A place to escape to. This log home is on 5 acres on sand creek. It was once someone's dream home and now it can be yours. The log home sits back in the woods where there is nothing but privacy. This new build was never finished but the work that was completed was done well. Most of the hard work is done but still needs plumbing, electrical, HVAC, Drywall and Trim to be completed to make it yours. Room sizes based on studded walls. Home is accessible via an easement through USFS property. A yearly permit to use the easement after purchase is required. There is no electric service from the road back to the home. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Robert Rands• Platinum Realty Group Lakeshore LLC
Bought with Kassie Schmidt• Platinum Realty Group Lakeshore LLC
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Market trends in 49437, MI
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
+2.0% MoM
Median sale price
$300K
$45K MoM
Avg. days on market
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Sale history for 1198 E Skeels Rd
Date
Event
Price
Greater Lansing AoR #70032792
Oct 19, 2018
Sold
$82,000
$45/sq ft
Aug 28, 2018
Listed
$84,900
$46/sq ft
A place to escape to. This log home is on 5 acres on sand creek. It was once someone's dream home and now it can be yours. The log home sits back in the woods where there is nothing but privacy. This new build was never finished but the work that was completed was done well. Most of the hard work is done but still needs plumbing, electrical, HVAC, Drywall and Trim to be completed to make it yours. Room sizes based on studded walls. Home is accessible via an easement through USFS property. A yearly permit to use the easement after purchase is required. There is no electric service from the road back to the home. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.
REALCOMP #71018042761
Oct 19, 2018
Sold
$82,000
$45/sq ft
Aug 28, 2018
Listed
$84,900
$46/sq ft
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Public record
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Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oceana County
APN
01803230004
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jun 14, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Unpaved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, None
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,828
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Stream, Waterfront Access
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Water Body Name: Sand Creek
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 329.18 x 644.83 x 329.23 x 648.29
Lot Size Area: 217,800
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,190
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Electricity Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Montague
Location Information
Directions: US 31 to W. Fruitvale Road. East on W. Fruitvale Road. Road will turn south and turn into Fogg Lake Road/116th. then turn East on Skeels Road. Easement will be on South side of road and has a green metal gate. Watch for sign GPS doesn't always get you there.
Cross Street: 120th and 124th
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Oceana County
APN: 01803230004
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 14, 2025
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Schools
Montague Area Childhood Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 6.7mi
Nellie B. Chisholm Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.8mi
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Montague High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
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Estimated sale price
$214,000 – $259,000
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