Peaceful privacy and seclusion can be yours on this beautiful 21 acres just outside of Wellston. Live year-round in this 1,200 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 1-bath home or use it as a family retreat or hunting cabin. There's room to work on projects in the attached 2-car garage with workbenches and cupboards, and a new overhead door with automatic opener (2024). New washer and dryer in 2024; new refrigerator in 2023. There's a small fenced yard out the back door to keep kids or pets from straying, and horses are welcome on the property too. Recent old growth timber removal provides renewed habitat for wildlife and planting food plots while stream-fed wetlands fulfill a hunter's dream. Explore fishing Tippy Dam, Manistee River High Bridge and several rivers and lakes a short drive away. Endless trails through Manistee National Forest just down the road provide for hiking, hunting, biking, ATV, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing or just taking in the wilderness. Enjoy local recreation at Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf Resort, Fawn Crest Golf Course, Restaurants and Taverns nearby along with convenience of groceries and hardware at Dublin General Store. The City of Manistee, its harbor on Lake Michigan, is just twenty miles away. This comfortable home is full of character and ready for your personal touches. Possibilities abound – bring your vision and make it your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
21.32 acresLot Size
$192Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Matthew Dakoske• REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC
•231-941-4500 (broker)
•brittany@remax-bayshore.com (broker)
Listed by Carson Miller• REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC
Peaceful privacy and seclusion can be yours on this beautiful 21 acres just outside of Wellston. Live year-round in this 1,200 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 1-bath home or use it as a family retreat or hunting cabin. There's room to work on projects in the attached 2-car garage with workbenches and cupboards, and a new overhead door with automatic opener (2024). New washer and dryer in 2024; new refrigerator in 2023. There's a small fenced yard out the back door to keep kids or pets from straying, and horses are welcome on the property too. Recent old growth timber removal provides renewed habitat for wildlife and planting food plots while stream-fed wetlands fulfill a hunter's dream. Explore fishing Tippy Dam, Manistee River High Bridge and several rivers and lakes a short drive away. Endless trails through Manistee National Forest just down the road provide for hiking, hunting, biking, ATV, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing or just taking in the wilderness. Enjoy local recreation at Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf Resort, Fawn Crest Golf Course, Restaurants and Taverns nearby along with convenience of groceries and hardware at Dublin General Store. The City of Manistee, its harbor on Lake Michigan, is just twenty miles away. This comfortable home is full of character and ready for your personal touches. Possibilities abound - bring your vision and make it your own.
REALCOMP #67025008165
Aug 21, 2025
Sold
$215,000
$179/sq ft
Aug 11, 2025
Pending
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Jun 16, 2025
Relisted
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Apr 23, 2025
Contingent
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Apr 10, 2025
Price Changed
$219,900
$183/sq ft
Mar 6, 2025
Listed
$229,900
$192/sq ft
Here's a rare chance to own a 3BR/1BA ranch on 21+/- acres in the Manistee National Forest. This 1,200 sq. ft. home features a dine-in kitchen, spacious living room, and master bedroom. The oversized 2-car attached garage includes a new door and opener (2024). Other updates: washer, dryer (2024), refrigerator, and microwave (2023). The home has a hook up for a whole home generator. Enjoy open meadows, trout-spawning wetlands, and hunting blinds. Conveniently off M-55, with easy access to Manistee, Cadillac, Tippy Dam, and the Dublin General Store.
SW Michigan MLS #25008165
Aug 21, 2025
Sold
$215,000
$179/sq ft
Aug 11, 2025
Pending
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Jun 16, 2025
Relisted
—
Apr 23, 2025
Contingent
—
Apr 10, 2025
Price Changed
$219,900
$183/sq ft
Mar 6, 2025
Listed
$229,900
$192/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70454824
Aug 21, 2025
Sold
$215,000
$179/sq ft
Aug 21, 2025
Sold
$215,000
$179/sq ft
Aug 11, 2025
Pending
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Jun 16, 2025
Relisted
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Apr 23, 2025
Contingent
—
Apr 10, 2025
Price Changed
$219,900
$183/sq ft
Mar 6, 2025
Listed
$219,900
$183/sq ft
Mar 6, 2025
Listed
$229,900
$192/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #124533
Aug 7, 2001
Sold
$85,000
$71/sq ft
Jul 27, 2000
Listed
$85,000
$71/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000124533
Aug 7, 2001
Sold
$85,000
$71/sq ft
Jul 27, 2000
Listed
$85,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$655 (−61.6%)
2024
$1,706 (+7.3%)
2023
$1,589 (+4.7%)
2022
$1,518 (+4.0%)
2021
$1,460 (+3.3%)
2020
$1,413 (+0.6%)
2019
$1,404 (+1.5%)
2018
$1,383 (+2.0%)
2017
$1,355 (+0.8%)
2016
$1,344 (−2.1%)
2015
$1,373 (−1.3%)
2014
$1,391 (+2.6%)
2013
$1,356
Public record
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21.32 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
10-018-325-00
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° 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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Historical weather
Wellston, MI • 49689
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Wellston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
5.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 18150 Stronach Dam Rd
$229,084
$916 under list price of $230K
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