Peaceful Country Living – 16+ Acres with Woods, Wildlife & Room to Grow! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, this spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a unique opportunity to create your own secluded retreat. With approximately 1,884 square feet of living space, the home features both a large living room and a large family room—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the outdoors from either of the two large decks, with plenty of room to take in the natural surroundings. The sale includes two parcels totaling approximately 16.76 acres (1.3 acres and 15.46 acres), offering privacy, space, and potential. The home includes a generous 2.5-car garage and a 30x40 pole barn with both 110 and 220 amp service—ideal for hobbies, storage, or workshop needs. The property is being sold as-is and is priced to give new owners room to make updates and improvements. The current owners began renovations but are moving on to new opportunities—leaving a great canvas for someone else to make it their own. With a little TLC, this could become the peaceful homestead you've been dreaming of. Two parcels being sold. 005-0-031-400-015-00 and 005-0-031-400-005-26.
Peaceful Country Living "“ 16+ Acres with Woods, Wildlife & Room to Grow! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, this spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a unique opportunity to create your own secluded retreat. With approximately 1,884 square feet of living space, the home features both a large living room and a large family room-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the outdoors from either of the two large decks, with plenty of room to take in the natural surroundings. The sale includes two parcels totaling approximately 16.76 acres (1.3 acres and 15.46 acres), offering privacy, space, and potential. The home includes a generous 2.5-car garage and a 30x40 pole barn with both 110 and 220 amp service-ideal for hobbies, storage, or workshop needs. The property is being sold as-is and is priced to give new owners room to make updates and improvements. The current owners began renovations but are moving on to new opportunities-leaving a great canvas for someone else to make it their own. With a little TLC, this could become the peaceful homestead you've been dreaming of. Two parcels being sold. 005-0-031-400-015-00 and 005-0-031-400-005-26.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50182345
Oct 31, 2025
Sold
$217,000
$115/sq ft
Sep 22, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 6, 2025
Price Changed
$212,500
$113/sq ft
Jul 20, 2025
Listed
$225,000
$119/sq ft
Jul 20, 2025
Listed
$212,500
$113/sq ft
Peaceful Country Living – 16+ Acres with Woods, Wildlife & Room to Grow! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, this spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a unique opportunity to create your own secluded retreat. With approximately 1,884 square feet of living space, the home features both a large living room and a large family room—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the outdoors from either of the two large decks, with plenty of room to take in the natural surroundings. The sale includes two parcels totaling approximately 16.76 acres (1.3 acres and 15.46 acres), offering privacy, space, and potential. The home includes a generous 2.5-car garage and a 30x40 pole barn with both 110 and 220 amp service—ideal for hobbies, storage, or workshop needs. The property is being sold as-is and is priced to give new owners room to make updates and improvements. The current owners began renovations but are moving on to new opportunities—leaving a great canvas for someone else to make it their own. With a little TLC, this could become the peaceful homestead you've been dreaming of. Two parcels being sold. 005-0-031-400-015-00 and 005-0-031-400-005-26.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,578 (+2.7%)
2024
$1,536 (+0.8%)
2023
$1,524 (+3.2%)
2022
$1,476 (+4.8%)
2021
$1,409 (+2.0%)
2020
$1,382 (+12.7%)
2019
$1,226 (+0.5%)
2018
$1,220 (+2.7%)
2017
$1,187 (+5.0%)
2015
$1,131 (−1.1%)
2014
$1,144 (+8.8%)
2013
$1,051
Tax history for 5597 Groszek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,578 (+2.7%)
2024
$1,536 (+0.8%)
2023
$1,524 (+3.2%)
2022
$1,476 (+4.8%)
2021
$1,409 (+2.0%)
2020
$1,382 (+12.7%)
2019
$1,226 (+0.5%)
2018
$1,220 (+2.7%)
2017
$1,187 (+5.0%)
2015
$1,131 (−1.1%)
2014
$1,144 (+8.8%)
2013
$1,051
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,864
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Arenac County
APN
005-0-031-400-015-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2.5
Garage Type: Attached Garage, Electric In Garage
Parking: 3 Or More Spaces, Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Rooms: Family Room, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Mstr Bedroom, Living Room, Recreation Room
Interior Features: Wet Bar/Bar
Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener (Owned)
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Other
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=10
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Lavatory 1 Width: 5
Lavatory 1 Length: 5
Lavatory 1 Level: First
Lavatory 1 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bathroom 1 Floor Covering: Vinyl
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 1 Length: 13
Bathroom 1 Width: 8
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Kitchen Floor Covering: Vinyl
Kitchen Level: Third
Kitchen Dimension: 12 x 12
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Dimension: 15 x 12
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Dimensions: 23 x 19
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 27 x 15
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
Basement Type: Block
Laundry Room Level: First
Laundry Room Dimensions: 5 x 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Deck
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Features
Frontage Type: Road
Property Information
Out Buildings: Pole Barn
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: Fixer-Upper, Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1984
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Dead End, Rural, Irregular, Wooded
Site Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Treed
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 16.76
Roads: Gravel
Frontage: 387
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2024
Total Tax Amount: $2,282.38
Summer Tax Year: 2024
Summer Tax Amount: $709.22
Winter Tax Year: 2024
Winter Tax Amount: $1,573.16
Utilities
Utility Information
ELECTRIC: 220 Volts in Workshop
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1884
School Information
School District: Standish Sterling Comm SD
School District: Standish Sterling Comm Sd
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Deep River Twp
Mail City: Sterling
Subdivision: rural
Municipality: Deep River Twp
Area (Municipality): Deep River Twp (06005)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Arenac County
APN: 005-0-031-400-015-00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Saginaw Board
Originating MLS: Saginaw
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sterling Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
Standish-Sterling Central High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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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