Your Northern Michigan Compound Awaits. 40 private acres, multiple buildings and four seasons of adventure come together at this exceptional Northern Michigan retreat. Whether your vision is a family compound, year-round homestead or recreational getaway, this property offers the space and setting to make it your own. At the heart of the property is an inviting 3 bed 1 bath home, with thoughtful updates, nearly complete, that retain the warmth of a true Up North retreat. New roof, range, water softener and gutters. Knotty pine, a wood-burning fireplace, updated kitchen and sitting room create a comfortable place to gather after a day outdoors. Beyond the main home a detached 2+ car garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides and outdoor gear, plus an additional recreation building. The guest house is waiting for someone handy to finish the two bedrooms, full bath and open living /kitchen area their way. This offers tremendous flexibility for family, guests, hobbies and entertaining. Outside is where this property truly comes alive. 40 wooded acres are threaded with trails beneath oaks, maples and white pines - your own private playground for hiking, snowmobiling, ATVs, hunting and year-round exploring. The property also adjoins state land, extending the sense of space and adventure well beyond your own acreage. Spend winter days on the trails, summer days boating and fishing on nearby Higgins Lake, and evenings gathered around the fire under a Northern Michigan sky. Private enough to feel worlds away, yet conveniently located near Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake, Forest Dunes and I-75. STR’s allowed until 2030. More than a home in the woods, this is a place to gather, explore, put down roots and create your own Northern Michigan legacy. Seller to consider Land Contract, terms negotiable.
For sale
$397,500
575 W Birch Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653
3beds
1,037sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
40 Acres Lot
$380,700 Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceAdditional recreation buildingKnotty pineSitting roomUpdated kitchen
- 42 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Debra Kimball Home:231-384-2265,
REO - Elk Rapids-101308 231-264-6604,
Dennis Irelan 231-883-5020,
REO - Elk Rapids-101308
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1950530
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Nook, Solid Surface Counters, Drywall, Paneling, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,037
- Total interior livable area: 1,037 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,037
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Concrete Floors, Dirt, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
- Dimensions: 1320 x 1320
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Some Lowland Areas, Level, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Building(s), Guest House, Second Garage
- Parcel number: 0040250050020
- Zoning description: Residential,Forest/Recreational,Outbuildings Allowed,Rural
- Other equipment: Dish TV
- Wooded area: 92
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
- Major remodel year: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Gerrish Township
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Roscommon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $383/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $81,994
- Annual tax amount: $3,876
- Price range: $397.5K - $397.5K
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 44 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,Land Contract/PMM
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$380,700
$362,000 - $400,000
$1,322/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $397,500+3.2%$383/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Sold | $385,000-8.3%$371/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Pending sale | $419,900$405/sqft |
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| 11/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $419,900+599.8%$405/sqft |
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| 11/7/2016 | Sold | $60,000-35.6%$58/sqft |
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| 7/12/2011 | Sold | $93,098$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,876 +6.1% | $153,400 +16% |
| 2024 | $3,655 +4.7% | $132,200 +17.1% |
| 2023 | $3,490 +4.2% | $112,900 +22.9% |
| 2022 | $3,351 +22.4% | $91,900 +22.9% |
| 2021 | $2,738 | $74,800 -3% |
| 2020 | -- | $77,100 +13.9% |
| 2019 | $2,038 | $67,700 +2.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $66,000 -1.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $67,200 +6.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $63,200 -8.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $69,400 -1.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $70,400 +51.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $46,600 -3.3% |
| 2011 | $1,131 | $48,200 |
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Neighborhood: 48653
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roscommon Elementary School
- Middle: Roscommon Middle School
- High: Roscommon High School
- District: Roscommon Area Public Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






