Enjoy 120 feet of River Frontage on the Pere Marquette in Branch. This family home can be your Weekend Getaway or enjoy year round living on the river. This is the perfect location to enjoy the outdoor activities the area has to offer. From: Fishing, kayaking, hunting, plenty of ATV trails, and so much more. This three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, raised ranch home on 2.8 acres boasts Pere Marquette River Frontage and offers an open floor plan with open kitchen, living room & dining room with a 12 x 40 ft. deck overlooking the wooded river view. There is a wood burning stove in the basement with plenty of storage. Included is a 30 x 40 ft. pole barn. There is hundreds of acres of Federal Land close to the property. Seller is very motivated! Furnishings are included in the sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
2.8 acresLot Size
$116Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pamela Buck• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Bought with Pamela Buck• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
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Market trends in 49402, MI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
1.7% MoM
Median sale price
$275K
$20K MoM
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Sale history for 8863 E Ruth Dr
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #15021558
Jun 19, 2015
Sold
$62,000
$28/sq ft
Apr 29, 2015
Listed
$67,900
$31/sq ft
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Enjoy 120 feet of River Frontage on the Pere Marquette in Branch. This family home can be your Weekend Getaway or enjoy year round living on the river. This is the perfect location to enjoy the outdoor activities the area has to offer. From: Fishing, kayaking, hunting, plenty of ATV trails, and so much more. This three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, raised ranch home on 2.8 acres boasts Pere Marquette River Frontage and offers an open floor plan with open kitchen, living room & dining room with a 12 x 40 ft. deck overlooking the wooded river view. There is a wood burning stove in the basement with plenty of storage. Included is a 30 x 40 ft. pole barn. There is hundreds of acres of Federal Land close to the property. Seller is very motivated! Furnishings are included in the sale.
REALCOMP #67015021558
Jun 19, 2015
Sold
$62,000
$28/sq ft
Apr 29, 2015
Listed
$67,900
$31/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #152654
Mar 24, 2008
Sold
$30,000
$14/sq ft
Oct 19, 2007
Listed
$40,000
$18/sq ft
Restrictions:Sub/Twp/Co Remarks:Three Bedroom, One Bath Raised Ranch Home On 2.8 Acres With Pere Marquette River Frontage. Located Near Hundreds Of Acres Of Usa Land. Brick Wood-burning Fireplace. This Property Is Being Sold as Is. Needs Furnace, Electrical Box, Flooring And Lots Of Tlc.
REALCOMP #67000152654
Mar 24, 2008
Sold
$30,000
$14/sq ft
Oct 19, 2007
Listed
$40,000
$18/sq ft
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Public record
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oceana County
APN
6400461012200
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Parking Features: Detached, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: None, Wood
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,092
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,092
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront, Waterfront Access
Has View
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other, Wooded
Water Body Name: Pere Marquette River
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 120 x 940
Lot Size Area: 121,968
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 2.8
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,368
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Phone Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Walkerville
Location Information
Directions: Take Monroe Road east of US 31 to 126th Ave. North to Madison Rd. east to 176th Ave. North to Washington Rd. East to Ruth Drive (Just past Masten Rd.) Turn South and follow the main road to property.
Cross Street: Washington and Ruth
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Oceana County
APN: 6400461012200
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2025
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Schools
Walkerville Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 7.2mi
Walkerville Public School
Public 3-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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Estimated sale price
$241,000 – $292,000
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