Owned by the same family for generations, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 888 square foot home on a paved road has been a great income property for many years by long term tenants. Surrounded by beautiful pine trees, a walking path through the 26 acres takes you through a varied terrain from sandy “desert” open spaces, to lush mature shade trees. A spacious 2.5 car garage is fully electrical, perfect for a workshop or a dry place to store all your toys. Covered back porch as well as spacious heated mudroom that leads into a cozy kitchen. Great opportunity to own a sizeable piece of land with a house that needs TLC or continue to utilize the rental income. Quiet neighborhood. Bonus 9x12 shed with electricity is the perfect gardeners shed or additional workshop space. Mini Cabin behind garage excluded from the listing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
26.11 acresLot Size
$186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sue McKnight• Area Wide Real Estate
•989-823-2100 (broker)
Bought with Michelle Plunkett• Red Carpet Keim Action Group 1
Owned by the same family for generations, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 888 square foot home on a paved road has been a great income property for many years by long term tenants. Surrounded by beautiful pine trees, a walking path through the 26 acres takes you through a varied terrain from sandy “desert” open spaces, to lush mature shade trees. A spacious 2.5 car garage is fully electrical, perfect for a workshop or a dry place to store all your toys. Covered back porch as well as spacious heated mudroom that leads into a cozy kitchen. Great opportunity to own a sizeable piece of land with a house that needs TLC or continue to utilize the rental income. Quiet neighborhood. Bonus 9x12 shed with electricity is the perfect gardeners shed or additional workshop space. Mini Cabin behind garage excluded from the listing.
REALCOMP #5050072895
Sep 30, 2022
Sold
$160,000
$180/sq ft
Jul 12, 2022
Pending
—
Jul 7, 2022
Price Changed
$159,900
$180/sq ft
Jun 14, 2022
Price Changed
$164,900
$186/sq ft
May 20, 2022
Price Changed
$169,900
$191/sq ft
May 2, 2022
Listed
$179,900
$203/sq ft
Owned by the same family for generations, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 888 square foot home on a paved road has been a great income property for many years by long term tenants. Surrounded by beautiful pine trees, a walking path through the 26 acres takes you through a varied terrain from sandy "desert" open spaces, to lush mature shade trees. A spacious 2.5 car garage is fully electrical, perfect for a workshop or a dry place to store all your toys. Covered back porch as well as spacious heated mudroom that leads into a cozy kitchen. Great opportunity to own a sizeable piece of land with a house that needs TLC or continue to utilize the rental income. Quiet neighborhood. Bonus 9x12 shed with electricity is the perfect gardeners shed or additional workshop space. Mini Cabin behind garage excluded from the listing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,868 (−0.4%)
2024
$1,876 (+2.4%)
2023
$1,832 (+100.1%)
2022
$916 (−35.5%)
2021
$1,419 (+0.8%)
2020
$1,407 (+1.5%)
2019
$1,386 (+6.9%)
2018
$1,296 (+1.3%)
2017
$1,279 (+2.2%)
2016
$1,252 (+0.4%)
2015
$1,247 (+1.8%)
2014
$1,225
Tax history for 5600 Hess Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,868 (−0.4%)
2024
$1,876 (+2.4%)
2023
$1,832 (+100.1%)
2022
$916 (−35.5%)
2021
$1,419 (+0.8%)
2020
$1,407 (+1.5%)
2019
$1,386 (+6.9%)
2018
$1,296 (+1.3%)
2017
$1,279 (+2.2%)
2016
$1,252 (+0.4%)
2015
$1,247 (+1.8%)
2014
$1,225
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
27.85 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
888
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tuscola County
APN
020-017-000-2800-01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 8 x 8
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 7
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Aluminum
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Features
Frontage Type: Road
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1940
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 26,525,132,127,165,526,000
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 26.11
Frontage: 301
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $1,419
Summer Tax Year: 2021
Summer Tax Amount: $1,122
Winter Tax Year: 2021
Winter Tax Amount: $297
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=888
School Information
School District: Vassar Public Schools
School District: Vassar Public Schools
Location Details
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Vassar Twp
Mail City: Vassar
Subdivision: na
Municipality: Vassar Twp
Area (Municipality): Vassar Twp (79020)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 888
Stories: —
Lot Size: 27.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Tuscola County
APN: 020-017-000-2800-01
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: East Central Association
Originating MLS: Flint
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Central School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
Vassar Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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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Estimated sale price
$158,000 – $191,000
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