Looking for a home in the country? This one certainly qualifies! Sitting on 10.02 rolling acres in Shelby School District makes this a very desirable location. There are 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 1300 square feet of living space. There is plenty of storage in the eat-in kitchen. The screened in porch on the front of the home makes a great place to relax on those warm summer evenings. For your storage needs there is a full(walk-out)basement as well as 2 pole barns on the property. Additionally, there is a chicken coop. The home needs some work, but is well worth the look. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Buyer to verify all taxes, assessments, zoning, measurements and homestead status.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
10.02 acresLot Size
$39Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Robert Rands• Platinum Realty Group Lakeshore LLC
Bought with Robert Rands• Platinum Realty Group Lakeshore LLC
Bought with Kelly Radel• Platinum Realty Group Lakeshore LLC
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Rent
$2,502/mo
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Market trends in 49452, MI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
1.2% MoM
Median sale price
$355K
$3K MoM
Avg. days on market
9d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
15
3 MoM
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Sale history for 961 W Garfield Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #14064945
Dec 29, 2014
Sold
$50,300
$39/sq ft
Dec 7, 2014
Listed
$47,000
$36/sq ft
REALCOMP #71014064945
Dec 29, 2014
Sold
$50,300
$39/sq ft
Dec 7, 2014
Listed
$47,000
$36/sq ft
Looking for a home in the country? This one certainly qualifies! Sitting on 10.02 rolling acres in Shelby School District makes this a very desirable location. There are 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 1300 square feet of living space. There is plenty of storage in the eat-in kitchen. The screened in porch on the front of the home makes a great place to relax on those warm summer evenings. For your storage needs there is a full(walk-out)basement as well as 2 pole barns on the property. Additionally, there is a chicken coop. The home needs some work, but is well worth the look. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Buyer to verify all taxes, assessments, zoning, measurements and homestead status.
SW Michigan MLS #11030753
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 31, 2011
Listed
$149,900
$115/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2733259
Sep 26, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2007
Listed
$139,900
$108/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #140870
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
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Apr 13, 2005
Listed
$168,000
$129/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #13068448
Jul 8, 2014
Listing Removed
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Dec 3, 2013
Listed
$50,000
$38/sq ft
REALCOMP #67013068448
Jul 8, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 3, 2013
Listed
$50,000
$38/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #13035064
Aug 23, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 12, 2013
Listed
$115,000
$88/sq ft
REALCOMP #67013035064
Aug 23, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 12, 2013
Listed
$115,000
$88/sq ft
REALCOMP #67011030753
Aug 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 31, 2011
Listed
$149,900
$115/sq ft
REALCOMP #71002733259
Dec 1, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 16, 2007
Listed
$139,900
$108/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000140870
Oct 13, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 13, 2005
Listed
$168,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,728 (+1.3%)
2024
$1,705 (+15.7%)
2022
$1,473 (+2.4%)
2021
$1,439 (+10.5%)
2020
$1,302 (−3.0%)
2019
$1,343 (+2.4%)
2018
$1,311 (+0.6%)
2017
$1,303 (−10.6%)
2016
$1,458 (+5.6%)
2014
$1,381 (+10.4%)
2013
$1,251
Tax history for 961 W Garfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,728 (+1.3%)
2024
$1,705 (+15.7%)
2022
$1,473 (+2.4%)
2021
$1,439 (+10.5%)
2020
$1,302 (−3.0%)
2019
$1,343 (+2.4%)
2018
$1,311 (+0.6%)
2017
$1,303 (−10.6%)
2016
$1,458 (+5.6%)
2014
$1,381 (+10.4%)
2013
$1,251
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10.6 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oceana County
APN
017-002-200-04
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 16, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Whirlpool Tub, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 10
Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 18
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 9
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 16
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 14
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 13
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 13
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Width: 13
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Other
Room Description: Breezeway/Mud Room
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 16
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 13
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Length: 9
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,300
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1996
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 10.02
Lot Size Area: 10.02
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Pole Barn
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1300.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $1,252
Tax Assessed Value: $50,607
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Shelby
Location Information
Directions: US31 N. to New Era Exit, E. to Garfield, Follow until turns into dirt road drive, 1.4 Miles from that point.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Oceana County
APN: 017-002-200-04
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Thomas Read Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.5mi
4/10
Shelby Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
7/10
Shelby High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal 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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Historical weather
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