PRIVATE HIDEAWAY! Your personal family resort or unique corporate retreat. This magnificent, custom built full-log home sits in peaceful seclusion on the beautiful Pine River and borders 1000's of acres of federal land! The wild and scenic 'Pine' offers awesome trout fishing plus kayaking/ canoeing fun. There is a dramatic river view that's second-to-none! Enjoy the multi-level deck on the back and the full covered porch on the front. Offering 2+ wooded acres with fish pond surrounded by rocks, flowering perennials and lush greenery. The floor plan is warm and inviting. Over 5200 SF of finished living space. 3 Bedrooms (unique main floor master suite has a sitting room with ''tree-house'' views of the river), 3 1/2 bathrooms, generous pantry, log staircase leading up to a sleeping loft (ov (overlooking the main floor living area), 2 guest bedrooms and a full bath. The massive field stone fireplace is showcased in the main floor living area and again in the lower-level family room. The "chef's kitchen" has an antique-look 6 burner stove, plus a second gas range in the island, making entertaining a joy! The recreation room, family room, wine-storage room, and full bathroom complete your finished walk-out lower level. The out-buildings include a full-log 2 1/2 car garage with loft storage area, a log-sided 40'X28' "drive-in/ drive-out" garage designed to house your work shop, 4 more vehicles, or many seasonal toys such as snowmobiles or kayaks. PLUS a whole-house generator! As for location, you're about 30 minutes to Lake Michigan, 20 minutes to Cadillac, 1 hour to Traverse City, and just 15 minutes to Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort! This means you're surrounded by woods, rivers, trout streams, lakes (big & small) for fishing, swimming, boating, and skiing. There are snowmobile and hiking trails galore! Not to mention the many golf courses, wineries and shopping opportunities! All of this, and many more amenities, make this home and its location a real hidden gem!
PRIVATE HIDEAWAY! Your personal family resort or unique corporate retreat. This magnificent, custom built full-log home sits in peaceful seclusion on the beautiful Pine River and borders 1000's of acres of federal land! The wild and scenic 'Pine' offers awesome trout fishing plus kayaking/ canoeing fun. There is a dramatic river view that's second-to-none! Enjoy the multi-level deck on the back and the full covered porch on the front. Offering 2+ wooded acres with fish pond surrounded by rocks, flowering perennials and lush greenery. The floor plan is warm and inviting. Over 5200 SF of finished living space. 3 Bedrooms (unique main floor master suite has a sitting room with "tree-house" views of the river), 3 1/2 bathrooms, generous pantry, log staircase leading up to a sleeping loft (overlooking the main floor living area), 2 guest bedrooms and a full bath. The massive field stone fireplace is showcased in the main floor living area and again in the lower-level family room. The "chef's kitchen" has an antique-look 6 burner stove, plus a second gas range in the island, making entertaining a joy! The recreation room, family room, wine-storage room, and full bathroom complete your finished walk-out lower level. The out-buildings include a full-log 2 1/2 car garage with loft storage area, a log-sided 40'X28' "drive-in/ drive-out" garage designed to house your work shop, 4 more vehicles, or many seasonal toys such as snowmobiles or kayaks. PLUS a whole-house generator! As for location, you're about 30 minutes to Lake Michigan, 20 minutes to Cadillac, 1 hour to Traverse City, and just 15 minutes to Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort! This means you're surrounded by woods, rivers, trout streams, lakes (big & small) for fishing, swimming, boating, and skiing. There are snowmobile and hiking trails galore! Not to mention the many golf courses, wineries and shopping opportunities! All of this, and many more amenities, make this home and its location a real hidden gem!
SW Michigan MLS #17029031
Nov 2, 2017
Sold
$580,000
$110/sq ft
Jun 7, 2017
Listed
$698,500
$132/sq ft
REALCOMP #67017029031
Nov 2, 2017
Sold
$580,000
$110/sq ft
Jun 7, 2017
Listed
$698,500
$132/sq ft
PRIVATE HIDEAWAY! Your personal family resort or unique corporate retreat. This magnificent, custom built full-log home sits in peaceful seclusion on the beautiful Pine River and borders 1000's of acres of federal land! The wild and scenic 'Pine' offers awesome trout fishing plus kayaking/ canoeing fun. There is a dramatic river view that's second-to-none! Enjoy the multi-level deck on the back and the full covered porch on the front. Offering 2+ wooded acres with fish pond surrounded by rocks, flowering perennials and lush greenery. The floor plan is warm and inviting. Over 5200 SF of finished living space. 3 Bedrooms (unique main floor master suite has a sitting room with ''tree-house'' views of the river), 3 1/2 bathrooms, generous pantry, log staircase leading up to a sleeping loft (ov(overlooking the main floor living area), 2 guest bedrooms and a full bath. The massive field stone fireplace is showcased in the main floor living area and again in the lower-level family room. The "chef's kitchen" has an antique-look 6 burner stove, plus a second gas range in the island, making entertaining a joy! The recreation room, family room, wine-storage room, and full bathroom complete your finished walk-out lower level. The out-buildings include a full-log 2 1/2 car garage with loft storage area, a log-sided 40'X28' "drive-in/ drive-out" garage designed to house your work shop, 4 more vehicles, or many seasonal toys such as snowmobiles or kayaks. PLUS a whole-house generator! As for location, you're about 30 minutes to Lake Michigan, 20 minutes to Cadillac, 1 hour to Traverse City, and just 15 minutes to Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort! This means you're surrounded by woods, rivers, trout streams, lakes (big & small) for fishing, swimming, boating, and skiing. There are snowmobile and hiking trails galore! Not to mention the many golf courses, wineries and shopping opportunities! All of this, and many more amenities, make this home and its location a real hidden gem!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,289 (+2.9%)
2024
$12,913 (+4.6%)
2023
$12,347 (+4.0%)
2022
$11,867 (+2.7%)
2021
$11,552 (+1.1%)
2020
$11,427 (+1.9%)
2019
$11,218
Tax history for 9864 S 5 1/2 Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,289 (+2.9%)
2024
$12,913 (+4.6%)
2023
$12,347 (+4.0%)
2022
$11,867 (+2.7%)
2021
$11,552 (+1.1%)
2020
$11,427 (+1.9%)
2019
$11,218
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Lot size
2.29 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wexford County
APN
2112-21-3402
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Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 4
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Generator, LP Tank Owned, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry