Great for horses or this would be the most amazing family cabin situation! This unique property includes 2 homes at 2000 sq ft each, a large polebarn with cement floor and a barn with dirt floor and a detached garage. It all sits on a beautiful 40 acre parcel with mature trees, 3 fruit tree orchards and a trail around the property. Use it for your family Up North getaway and drive your side by sides, 4 wheelers or snowmobiles around this beautiful property. This property has it's own trails but it's also close to state land and riding trails, its just a few miles to canoeing down the rifle river and it's not far to launch your boat at the Standish Marina. Previous owners were able to sleep over 20 in the two houses. You can also use it as a nice setup to have family near to keep an eye on the parents or the kids or just for fun. There are two addresses, 8679 has 3 beds and 2 baths and 8665 has 4 beds and 1 bath and new vinyl plank flooring throughout the kitchen, laundry and hallways.
Single-familyProperty Type
40 acresLot Size
$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Anderson• Bay Area Real Estate
•989-686-3300 (broker)
Bought with Ryan Valderas• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Bay City
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Market trends in 48659, MI
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
+0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$140K
$219 MoM
Avg. days on market
25d
10 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 8665 Saunders
Date
Event
Price
Greater Lansing AoR #50081746
Nov 21, 2022
Sold
$280,000
$140/sq ft
Nov 21, 2022
Sold
$280,000
$140/sq ft
Oct 17, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 5, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Aug 5, 2022
Price Changed
$294,900
$147/sq ft
Jul 11, 2022
Listed
$299,900
$150/sq ft
Jul 7, 2022
Coming Soon
$299,900
$150/sq ft
Jul 6, 2022
Listed
$294,900
$147/sq ft
Great for horses or this would be the most amazing family cabin situation! This unique property includes 2 homes at 2000 sq ft each, a large polebarn with cement floor and a barn with dirt floor and a detached garage. It all sits on a beautiful 40 acre parcel with mature trees, 3 fruit tree orchards and a trail around the property. Use it for your family Up North getaway and drive your side by sides, 4 wheelers or snowmobiles around this beautiful property. This property has it's own trails but it's also close to state land and riding trails, its just a few miles to canoeing down the rifle river and it's not far to launch your boat at the Standish Marina. Previous owners were able to sleep over 20 in the two houses. You can also use it as a nice setup to have family near to keep an eye on the parents or the kids or just for fun. There are two addresses, 8679 has 3 beds and 2 baths and 8665 has 4 beds and 1 bath and new vinyl plank flooring throughout the kitchen, laundry and hallways.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #50021509
Nov 2, 2020
Sold
$210,000
$105/sq ft
Nov 2, 2020
Sold
$210,000
$105/sq ft
Aug 24, 2020
Listed
$269,900
$135/sq ft
Aug 24, 2020
Listed
$269,900
$135/sq ft
This unique property includes 2 homes at 2000 sq ft each, two polebarns and a detached garage. It all sits on a beautiful 40 acre parcel with mature trees, 3 fruit tree orchards and a trail around the property. Drive your side by sides, 4 wheelers or snowmobiles around this beautiful property. The hunting blinds will stay. Close to canoeing and dirt bike trails this can be the family getaway up north. The two houses combined can sleep over 20.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #30819347
Mar 23, 2005
Sold
$80,000
$40/sq ft
Feb 1, 2005
Listed
$83,900
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$411 (+1.6%)
2024
$404 (+106.2%)
2023
$196 (−94.1%)
2022
$3,315 (+7.3%)
2021
$3,091 (+39.4%)
2020
$2,217 (+3.0%)
2019
$2,152 (+1.2%)
2018
$2,127 (+1.2%)
2017
$2,102
2016
$2,104 (−34.1%)
2014
$3,191
Tax history for 8665 Saunders
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$411 (+1.6%)
2024
$404 (+106.2%)
2023
$196 (−94.1%)
2022
$3,315 (+7.3%)
2021
$3,091 (+39.4%)
2020
$2,217 (+3.0%)
2019
$2,152 (+1.2%)
2018
$2,127 (+1.2%)
2017
$2,102
2016
$2,104 (−34.1%)
2014
$3,191
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,120
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bay County
APN
060-003-300-005-02
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 1
Parking: 3 Or More Spaces, Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15 x 8
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=13
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 4 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 5 Level: Main
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 5 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 6 Level: Main
Bedroom 6 Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 6 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Floor Covering: Linoleum
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 1 Length: 9
Bathroom 1 Width: 5
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Floor Covering: Linoleum
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Length: 10
Bathroom 2 Width: 5
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Floor Covering: Linoleum
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 19 x 17
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 19 x 10
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 19 x 15
Laundry/Basement Information
Laundry Room Floor Covering: Linoleum
Laundry Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Dimensions: 6 x 11
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Type: Slab
Property Information
Out Buildings: Pole Barn, Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 9999
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 453,192
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 40
Roads: Country
Frontage: 453
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $133,505
Total Tax Amount: $5,357.23
Summer Tax Year: 2022
Summer Tax Amount: $1,578.66
Winter Tax Year: 2021
Winter Tax Amount: $3,778.57
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Wall Heat
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2000
School Information
School District: Standish Sterling Comm SD
School District: Standish Sterling Comm Sd
High School: Standish-Sterling High School
Location Details
Municipality: Gibson Twp
Mail City: Sterling
Subdivision: No
Municipality: Gibson Twp
Area (Municipality): Gibson Twp (09006)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,120
Stories: —
Lot Size: 38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Bay County
APN: 060-003-300-005-02
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Bay County REALTOR Association
Around this home
Schools
Sterling Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.6mi
Standish-Sterling Central High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sterling, MI • 48659-0000
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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$318,000 – $385,000
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