Rare opportunity to own a private lakefront retreat on no-wake Cartier/Little Bass Lake! Situated on 2.45 wooded acres at the end of a private road, this property offers approximately 180 feet of frontage and exceptional privacy. The home features 2 bedrooms plus a spacious loft, 2 full baths, cathedral ceilings, an open floor plan, large living room, bright 3-season sunroom, and a kitchen that opens to the dining area with an 8-foot slider leading to the deck. The primary bedroom includes double closets, and the walkout lower level offers tremendous storage and future finishing potential for additional living space. A 28'x42' pole barn provides ample room for boats, vehicles, and recreational gear. Privacy, acreage, lake frontage, and endless outdoor recreation--all in one incredible Up North package! Enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, pontoon rides, and peaceful lake views, plus 1/22 ownership in the adjoining 80 acres for hunting, hiking, and exploring.
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$399,900
4081 N Stephanie Dr, Branch, MI 49402
3beds
1,446sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
2.45 Acres Lot
$382,700 Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$38/mo HOA
What's special
Private lakefront retreatOpen floor planWalkout lower levelPeaceful lake viewsLake frontageCathedral ceilings
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancy Randall NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com,
Big River Properties 231-266-8288
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26029188
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- LP Tank Owned
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,446
- Total interior livable area: 1,446 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Cartier/L.Bass
Lot
- Size: 2.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 170 x 715 x 180 x 650
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Barn
- Parcel number: 01263002201
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: LP Tank Owned
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Trash, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $450 annually
Location
- Region: Branch
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $277/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,975
- Annual tax amount: $2,759
- Date on market: 6/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$382,700
$364,000 - $402,000
$2,033/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+5.3%$277/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26029188 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $379,900$263/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25043611 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $379,900-5%$263/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25043611 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900+15896%$277/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25043611 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2007 | Sold | $2,500$2/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,759 +9.1% | $187,000 +3% |
| 2024 | $2,528 | $181,600 +8.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $167,900 +65.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $101,300 -5.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $107,300 +9.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $97,900 +7.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $90,900 -1.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $92,100 -1.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $93,200 -2% |
| 2015 | -- | $95,100 +13.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $84,000 -10% |
| 2011 | -- | $93,300 -8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,100 |
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Neighborhood: 49402
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mason County Eastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 8.5 mi
- 7/10Mason County Eastern Junior High/High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 8.5 mi
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