The Sylvan creek lodge which is currently being used as a home sits on 53 acres with over a half mile of private Sylvan creek frontage. This log home has a large living room with vaulted ceilings, Teak trim, wood floors, 5 bedrooms and large dining area. Metal roof, back up generator and furnace with outdoor wood boiler. Property is wooded with trails throughout. Property has Federal forest to the front with direct access to Blacksmith Bayou and over 14,000 acres of Federal forest to the rear . A half mile of Sylvan creek frontage makes this a great property for hunting or camping. Located directly across from Blacksmith Bayou, The big Manistee river, North country trail. Snowmobile and ORV trails right down the road. Make this secluded up north paradise your next home, vacation rental or hunting/fishing lodge. 24x40' car port for wood storage and outdoor boiler.
Active
$588,000
13191 Chicago Ave, Wellston, MI 49689
5beds
3,240sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
53 Acres Lot
$554,700 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Log homeWood floorsMetal roofTeak trimLarge dining area
- 125 days |
- 1,079 |
- 49 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff Pyciak 517-740-1726,
Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Onekama 231-559-0147
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26009575
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Owned, Pantry
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partial,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,240
- Total interior livable area: 3,240 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub Spa
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River, Stream/Creek
- Body of water: Creek
Lot
- Size: 53 Acres
- Dimensions: 1630 x 1406
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Tillable, Wooded, Wetland Area, Adj to Public Land
Details
- Parcel number: 1010520001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Stucco
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: LP Tank Owned
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wellston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $54,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,510
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$554,700
$527,000 - $582,000
$2,155/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $588,000-8.1%$181/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26009575 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $640,000$198/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25022319 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $640,000+121.6%$198/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25022319 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2020 | Listing removed | $288,800$89/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Boardwalk #20005530 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $288,800$89/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Boardwalk #20005530 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2019 | Listing removed | $288,800$89/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Bayshore #19030808 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $288,800$89/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Bayshore Manistee #19014000 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,510 +273.5% | $118,100 +27.5% |
| 2024 | $940 | $92,600 +16.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $79,500 +6.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $74,500 +9.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $68,200 +1.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $67,400 +7.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $62,500 +16.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $53,600 +4.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $51,200 +2.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $50,100 -1.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $50,900 -1.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $51,800 +0.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $51,600 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $55,700 -4.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $58,200 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,500 |
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Neighborhood: 49689
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10KND ElementaryGrades: K-6Distance: 3.6 mi
- 5/10Brethren Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 6/10Brethren High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
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