$220,000
Wellston, MI 49689
MLS# 25057205
Status: Pending
4 beds | 1 baths | 1104 sqft
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Property Description
Step into history with this farmhouse originally moved from Chicago on the Highbridge Railroad and now updated for comfort. Adjacent to Manistee Nat'l Forest, nestled on 18.62 acres of hardwoods and pine, this property offers 1.5 miles of private ORV and snowmobile trails winding through your own backyard. Recent 2024 updates include a new roof, fresh paint inside and out, and new windows. The home offers 4-5 bedrooms, with two newly theme remodeled, plus a new main floor bath with penny-tile floor. Remodel started, just waiting for your personal finishes! A new dog shed keeps your pups safe and comfy while you are away. Outdoor enthusiasts love the proximity of Pine Creek for fishing and abundant wildlife that makes for incredible hunting. Whether you're looking for a family home or weekend retreat, this one-of-a-kind property combines history, charm, and adventure-all in one peaceful northern escape
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Location Property Info
County: Manistee
Street #: 12497
Street Name: Chicago
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49689
Zip (4): 9736
Area: MasonOceanaManistee - O
OfficeContract Info
Status: Pending
List Price: $220,000
Current Price: $220,000
Listing Date: 2025-11-07
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 18.62
Lot Square Footage: 811087
Lot Dimensions: 635 x 1431 x 727 x 1415
Year Built: 1910
Road Frontage: 635
Garage Y/N: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1104
SqFt Above Grade: 1104
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 744
Building Total SqFt: 1848
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 10-106-200-01
Taxable Value: 61447
SEV: 79000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1869
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none
Remarks Misc
Directions: M55 to Huff Road, turn north.
Go all the way on winding Huff Rd to Chicago Ave, turn right.
Property is the corner acreage, first driveway on the right.
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2025-11-17
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 360
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 744
Basement Rooms
Total Basement SQFT: 744
Property Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Basement
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Adj. to Public Land; Level; Recreational; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Phone Connected
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
Additional Items: Iron Water FIlter; LP Tank Owned; Window Treatments
Appliances: Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Water Filtration System Owned
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
Water Heater: Electric
Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum; Tile
Security Features: Security System
Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Public; Unpaved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Living Room | Main |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | Main |
| Primary Bathroom | Main |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper |
| Bonus Room | Upper |
Seller's Disclosure 
Listing Office: LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
Listing Agent: Cathy French
Last Updated: December - 22 - 2025
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