Your Up-North Getaway Awaits! Welcome to your cozy piece of Northern Michigan paradise! Nestled on a private 0.54-acre wooded lot, this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers the perfect mix of modern comfort and outdoor adventure. Remodeled just 2 years ago, this low-maintenance property features durable Johnson Board siding and a durable steel roof, giving you peace of mind for years to come. Inside, you'll find a clean, functional 865 sqft layout designed to maximize space and warmth. Open floor plan with a fireplace for those cool nights. Highlights and Property Features: Direct Lake Access: Enjoy private access right on the property to peaceful Island Lake--a non-motorized 58 acre lake perfect for quiet morning kayak rides, paddle boarding, or fishing. Storage Ready: Includes a solid 12x12 outdoor shed, perfect for storing outdoor gear, lawn care equipment, or recreational toys. Trail and Forest Proximity: Minutes away from ORV and snowmobile trail networks, plus thousands of acres in the nearby Huron-Manistee National Forest for hiking, hunting, and exploring. Whether you're searching for an affordable primary home, a turn-key weekend cabin, or a high-potential vacation rental, this property delivers the ideal Northern Michigan lifestyle. Call/Text today to schedule your private showing before it's gone! Room Sizes - Bedroom - Primary 13x14, Bedroom 11x10, Bedroom 10x9, Kitchen 14x8, Living Room 20xx11, Full Bath 9x5, Other 5x8, Mud Room 5x10.
For sale
$164,900
478 Karcher Rd, Rose City, MI 48654
3beds
865sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,156/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open floor planDurable johnson board sidingDurable steel roof
- 14 days |
- 853 |
- 19 |
Zillow last checked:
Listed by:
Christian H. Nihls,
Tri-County Realty 877-234-6674
Source: RMLS Multi-List,MLS#: 632-26-0005
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 865
- Total interior livable area: 865 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 01334003100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Rose City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,191
- Date on market: 7/26/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,086/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $164,900-2.9%$191/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Multi-List #632-26-0005 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Listing removed | $169,900$196/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20251001730 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Price change | $169,900-5.6%$196/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251001730 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,900$208/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251001730 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,191 +3.2% | $30,100 +0.3% |
| 2024 | $1,154 +77.4% | $30,000 +18.1% |
| 2023 | $650 +5.2% | $25,400 +40.3% |
| 2022 | $618 -1.2% | $18,100 +0.6% |
| 2021 | $626 | $18,000 -0.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $18,100 +18.3% |
| 2018 | $408 -23.3% | $15,300 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $533 | $14,700 +15.7% |
| 2016 | $533 +0.3% | $12,700 +0.8% |
| 2015 | $531 +328.2% | $12,600 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $124 | $12,400 +0.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $12,300 -12.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $14,100 -2.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $14,500 -8.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,900 |
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Neighborhood: 48654
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Rose City SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 6.1 mi
- 5/10Surline Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 16.2 mi
- 5/10Ogemaw Heights High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.8 mi
- $127,400-- bd-- ba-- sqft507 Abbott Rd, Rose City, MI 48654Off Market
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- $100,900-- bd-- ba-- sqft470 Abbott Rd, Rose City, MI 48654Off Market
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