$445,000
Branch, MI 49402
MLS# 26023706
3 beds | 2 baths | 942 sqft
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Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a unique piece of history with 40.02 feet of private frontage on the Big South Branch Pere Marquette River! Situated on 1.06 acres, this one-of-a-kind property features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, along with a private suite located within the detached garage, making it the perfect retreat, year-round residence, or income-producing property. Originally purchased in 1902, the historic one-room schoolhouse was built in 1903 and remained a functioning school until its sale in 1948, offering timeless character and charm throughout. The detached 28 x 40 three-stall garage includes a pellet stove and additional living space, while both the home and garage apartment are efficiently heated and cooled with newer mini split systems. Enjoy high-speed internet availability and a prime location near the Silver Bullet Saloon, Ruby Creek Tavern, and Ruby Creek Store. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental,
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: N 188th Ave. & S. Taylor Rd.
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Colfax Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 472.4
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: See attached survey
Road Frontage: 364.3
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Big S Branch of Pere
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 942
SqFt Above Grade: 942
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 942
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Big S Branch of Pere
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Walkerville
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1.06
Lot Square Footage: 46174
Year Built: 1903
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 68900
SEV: 68900
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3254
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None known
Tax ID #: 004-003-200-02
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Rare opportunity to own a unique piece of history with 40.02 feet of private frontage on the Big South Branch Pere Marquette River! Situated on 1.06 acres, this one-of-a-kind property features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, along with a private suite located within the detached garage, making it the perfect retreat, year-round residence, or income-producing property. Originally purchased in 1902, the historic one-room schoolhouse was built in 1903 and remained a functioning school until its sale in 1948, offering timeless character and charm throughout. The detached 28 x 40 three-stall garage includes a pellet stove and additional living space, while both the home and garage apartment are efficiently heated and cooled with newer mini split systems. Enjoy high-speed internet availability and a prime location near the Silver Bullet Saloon, Ruby Creek Tavern, and Ruby Creek Store. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental,
Legal: 7777 E WASHINGTON RD C3.4A WD865729 AGMT74-80 QC833134 SEC 3 T16N R15W. .75 A PT OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 COMM 58 R E OF 1/4 POST ON N SIDE SEC 3 TH S 10 R, E 12 R N 10 R, W 12 R TO POB.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 40.02
Water Type
River: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Private Frontage: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Laundry Features
None: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Electric: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Mini-Split: 1
Air Conditioning
Mini-Split: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 270
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 672
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Architectural Style
Cape Cod: 1
Location Property Info
County: Oceana
Street #: 7777
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Washington
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49402
Zip (4): 9669
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $445,000
Current Price: $445,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-20
Property Features
Water Type: River
Laundry Features: None
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Substructure: Crawl Space
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Heat Source: Electric
Heat Type: Forced Air; Mini-Split
Air Conditioning: Mini-Split
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
this property offers endless possibilities for recreation, relaxation, or investment potential.
Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
Listing Office: Greenridge - Nexes
Listing Agent: Brock Edward Carlston
Last Updated: June - 19 - 2026
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