Enjoy 5281 W Bluewater Highway- a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch nestled on 1.4 acres. This move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and country living — with the convenience of being just minutes from both Lowell and Ionia, and easy access to I-96. Updates include a new furnace, water heater, well components, washer/dryer, and much more!
Inside, you'll find a bright and open layout featuring a spacious kitchen with tile floors, a large living area, and fresh paint throughout. The primary bedroom includes a private half bath and walk in closet, while two additional bedrooms and a full bath provide plenty of room for family, office space, or guests.
Outside, enjoy the peaceful setting and wide-open yard — ideal for gardening, pets, or play. A large steel pole barn offers endless possibilities for storage, hobbies, or workshop space. Schedule your showing today!
Home is back in market through no fault of its own. Buyers underlying sale fell through last minute.
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$209,900
5281 Bluewater Hwy, Saranac, MI 48881
3beds
1,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
1.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$1,492 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Amanda Rogers 616-644-0784,
Rogers Neighborhood Realty
Bought with:
Jonathan H Dinehart, 6502385999
Live Local Realty
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25058034
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Main Level
Features
- LP Tank Rented
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Slab
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 1.4 Acres
- Features: Recreational, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Barn
- Parcel number: 05105000001031
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: LP Tank Rented
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Saranac
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $53,196
- Annual tax amount: $1,503
- Date on market: 12/20/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | Sold | $209,900$182/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Pending sale | $209,900$182/sqft |
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| 12/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,900$182/sqft |
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| 11/26/2025 | Pending sale | $209,900$182/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,900+40.9%$182/sqft |
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| 8/9/2021 | Sold | $149,000-0.6%$129/sqft |
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| 7/13/2021 | Pending sale | $149,900$130/sqft |
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| 7/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $149,900+43.4%$130/sqft |
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| 8/8/2017 | Sold | $104,500+1.5%$91/sqft |
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| 5/3/2017 | Price change | $103,000+3.1%$89/sqft |
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| 4/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $99,900$87/sqft |
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| 3/14/2017 | Listing removed | $99,900$87/sqft |
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| 2/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $99,900+20.4%$87/sqft |
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| 8/19/2014 | Sold | $83,000$72/sqft |
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| 2/9/2013 | Listing removed | $750$1/sqft |
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| 1/23/2013 | Price change | $750-6.3%$1/sqft |
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| 12/20/2012 | Price change | $800-5.9%$1/sqft |
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| 10/9/2012 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | $21,600 |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $20,600 -1% |
| 2013 | -- | $20,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $20,800 -2.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $21,300 |
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Neighborhood: 48881
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Saranac Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.2 mi
- 7/10Saranac Jr/Sr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Saranac Elementary School
- Middle: Saranac Junior/Senior High School
- High: Saranac Junior/Senior High School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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