Outdoorsmen take notice! This 3 bedroom 1 bath home sits on almost 16 acres of high and dry woods which have been managed for optimum whitetail deer and wildlife habitat. Conveniently located on a paved road on a corner lot in a highly desirable area. For all of your toys there is a 30'x40' pole barn with 12' overhead door and a side entrance overhead door as well. There is an additional 28'x30' garage and the house also has a generous two car attached garage. No more paying storage fees! Inside the house you will find gorgeous kitchen cabinetry, a large breezeway with extra closet space, newly remodeled laundry room and a three season sunporch. On the back of the house is a large deck for enjoying your morning coffee and watching the wildlife. A new steel roof was recently installed on the house. Easy access to I-75 just a few miles away. Centrally located between the SSC elementary and high school. Call today to set up your showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
15.96 acresLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by DIANNA HARTLEY• POINTS NORTH REALTY LLC
Bought with DIANNA HARTLEY• POINTS NORTH REALTY LLC
Bought with DIANNA HARTLEY• POINTS NORTH REALTY LLC
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Market trends in 48749, MI
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
94.7%
+4.5% MoM
Median sale price
$1.5M
$9K MoM
Avg. days on market
146d
11 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
0 MoM
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Sale history for 4474 Sterling Rd
Date
Event
Price
Greater Lansing AoR #41028403
Feb 1, 2021
Sold
$210,000
$140/sq ft
Dec 8, 2020
Listed
$229,000
$153/sq ft
Dec 8, 2020
Listed
$229,000
$153/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #1169968
May 31, 2017
Sold
$180,000
$120/sq ft
May 31, 2017
Sold
$180,000
$120/sq ft
Apr 13, 2017
Listed
$199,000
$133/sq ft
Apr 13, 2017
Listed
$199,000
$133/sq ft
REALCOMP #77001169968
May 31, 2017
Sold
$180,000
$120/sq ft
Apr 13, 2017
Listed
$199,000
$133/sq ft
Seclusion, Storage, Coziness and Convenience are all wrapped into this property! This 3 bedroom ranch home sits on a corner parcel featuring just under 16 acres with over 1000' of frontage along Sterling Road! The home has had recent kitchen updates, a new roof within the last 5 years, & a new well 10 yrs ago w/ a new pump in 2016. Other features include a L/P H/W boiler system along with a wood burning system that heats the home tremendously, a sun room overlooking the front yard, spacious living room w/ a doorwall leading to a large deck overlooking the back yard, extra living space in the foyer/family room area, & over 1100 sqft of basement space that could be converted into more living space that also features a fireplace! For storage there is a 2 car garage that has a 12x27 workshop attached with it's own 1 car garage door, a second garage and a 30x42' pole barn that was just built in 2012. Located nearby the area school district, M-76, I-75, and a close drive to Standish, West Branch, and Au Gres. This is a must see property that covers many of the bases!
Public Records
Apr 1, 1994
Sold
$47,900
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,785 (+2.9%)
2024
$3,678 (−0.2%)
2023
$3,683 (+2.5%)
2022
$3,595 (+27.0%)
2021
$2,830 (+1.9%)
2020
$2,778 (+14.3%)
2019
$2,430 (−7.4%)
2018
$2,624 (+19.4%)
2017
$2,197 (+3.9%)
2015
$2,115 (−1.3%)
2014
$2,142 (+9.4%)
2013
$1,957
Tax history for 4474 Sterling Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,785 (+2.9%)
2024
$3,678 (−0.2%)
2023
$3,683 (+2.5%)
2022
$3,595 (+27.0%)
2021
$2,830 (+1.9%)
2020
$2,778 (+14.3%)
2019
$2,430 (−7.4%)
2018
$2,624 (+19.4%)
2017
$2,197 (+3.9%)
2015
$2,115 (−1.3%)
2014
$2,142 (+9.4%)
2013
$1,957
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15.96 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,664
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Arenac County
APN
005-0-022-200-005-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Oven
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial, Block
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,500
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size : 660x1053
Lot Size Acres: 15.96
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,429
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Standish Sterling Comm SD
Location Information
Directions: Located at the corner of Deep River Rd and Sterling Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,664
Stories: —
Lot Size: 15.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Arenac County
APN: 005-0-022-200-005-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Clare Gladwin Board of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Sterling Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Standish-Sterling Central High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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