Welcome to your Northern Michigan adventure basecamp. This 1280 square foot barndominium offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and comes fully furnished and ready to enjoy from day one. Currently operating as a profitable vacation rental with an established rental history, this unique property offers an excellent opportunity for investors, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a turnkey Up North getaway. The spacious heated game room and garage provides plenty of room for entertaining as well as storing snowmobiles, ORVs, kayaks, skis, and all your recreational gear. Outside, a cozy backyard fire pit surrounded by peaceful wooded space creates the perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure. The location puts you close to some of Northern Michigan's best four season recreation, including Caberfae Peaks, Crystal Mountain, the beautiful Pine River for fishing and paddling, and miles of ORV and snowmobile trail systems. Conveniently located just a few miles from M 37 and approximately 35 minutes from Cadillac, 35 minutes from Lake Michigan, and about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Traverse City. Ski in the winter, ride the trails, fish or paddle the Pine River, spend the day along Lake Michigan, then come home to relax around your own backyard fire pit. Whether you are searching for a successful vacation rental, recreational property, or your own Northern Michigan retreat, this turnkey barndominium is ready for its next adventure.
Welcome to your Northern Michigan adventure basecamp. This 1280 square foot barndominium offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and comes fully furnished and ready to enjoy from day one. Currently operating as a profitable vacation rental with an established rental history, this unique property offers an excellent opportunity for investors, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a turnkey Up North getaway. The spacious heated game room and garage provides plenty of room for entertaining as well as storing snowmobiles, ORVs, kayaks, skis, and all your recreational gear. Outside, a cozy backyard fire pit surrounded by peaceful wooded space creates the perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure. The location puts you close to some of Northern Michigan's best four season recreation, including Caberfae Peaks, Crystal Mountain, the beautiful Pine River for fishing and paddling, and miles of ORV and snowmobile trail systems. Conveniently located just a few miles from M 37 and approximately 35 minutes from Cadillac, 35 minutes from Lake Michigan, and about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Traverse City. Ski in the winter, ride the trails, fish or paddle the Pine River, spend the day along Lake Michigan, then come home to relax around your own backyard fire pit. Whether you are searching for a successful vacation rental, recreational property, or your own Northern Michigan retreat, this turnkey barndominium is ready for its next adventure.
SW Michigan MLS #26052935
Oct 5, 2026
Listed
$419,000
$327/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70562586
Oct 5, 2026
Listed
$419,000
$327/sq ft
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Welcome to your Northern Michigan adventure basecamp. This 1280 square foot barndominium offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and comes fully furnished and ready to enjoy from day one. Currently operating as a profitable vacation rental with an established rental history, this unique property offers an excellent opportunity for investors, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a turnkey Up North getaway. The spacious heated game room and garage provides plenty of room for entertaining as well as storing snowmobiles, ORVs, kayaks, skis, and all your recreational gear. Outside, a cozy backyard fire pit surrounded by peaceful wooded space creates the perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure. The location puts you close to some of Northern Michigan's best four season recreation, including Caberfae Peaks, Crystal Mountain, the beautiful Pine River for fishing and paddling, and miles of ORV and snowmobile trail systems.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$327 (−62.1%)
2024
$861 (+290.0%)
2023
$221 (+4.1%)
2022
$212 (+2.7%)
2021
$207 (+1.1%)
2020
$205 (+1.8%)
2019
$201
Public record
Public record
Permits
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Lot size
1.09 Acres
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Single Family Residential
County
Wexford County
APN
2112-22-3410
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Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Feb 5, 2026 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Sep 4, 2025 • Final
Building
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
1/10 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wellston, MI • 49689
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 8721 W 48 Rd
$418,207
$793 under list price of $419K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $180K to $475K.