For sale

Price cut: $75K (8/7)

$400,000

5896 Silver Birch Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462

4beds

1,450sqft

$2,719/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

0.53 Acres Lot

$399,300 Zestimate^®

$276/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Lakefront gemBeautiful big fish lakeOversized shedDog runPlenty of outdoor spaceSpacious double lotQuiet all-sports lake

Discover the charm of this Stone Cottage on beautiful Big Fish Lake! Enjoy peaceful mornings with scenic views across to State Land on this quiet, all-sports lake. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a spacious double lot and offers endless potential for the right buyer. Features include a dog run, oversized shed, and plenty of outdoor space to make your own. Home needs TLC and is being sold AS IS. Perfect for investors or anyone looking to bring new life to this lakefront gem.

122 days

1,188

42

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 230
Dimensions: 23 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 99
Dimensions: 11 X 9

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 117
Dimensions: 9 X 13

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 X 11

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 66
Dimensions: 11 X 6

Other

Level: Second
Area: 24
Dimensions: 4 X 6

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 180
Dimensions: 12 X 15

Family room

Level: Entry
Area: 528
Dimensions: 24 X 22

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 X 10

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 230
Dimensions: 23 X 10

Sitting room

Level: Entry
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 X 10

Heating

Forced Air, Propane

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned

Features

High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Dining Room, Double Sided, Family Room

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,450

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: One Car Garage, Detached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Balcony, Chimney Caps
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Front Yard
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Beach Front, Dock Facilities, Lake Front, Lake Privileges, Private Water Frontage, Seawall, Waterfront
Body of water: Big Fish Lake

Lot

Size: 0.53 Acres
Dimensions: 99 x 208 x 111 x 233
Features: Irregular Lot, Vacation Home

Details

Additional structures: Kennel Dog Run, Sheds
Parcel number: 01015002500
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stone, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement, Block, Michigan Basement
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detectors
Subdivision: BIG FISH LAKE SUB

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ortonville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $276/sqft
Tax assessed value: $106,921
Annual tax amount: $3,393
Date on market: 4/2/2026
Cumulative days on market: 122 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203K
Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist

Estimated market value

$399,300

$379,000 - $419,000

$1,983/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/7/2026	Price change	$400,000-15.8%$276/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261021417 Report a problem
7/26/2026	Pending sale	$475,000$328/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261021417 Report a problem
4/2/2026	Listed for sale	$475,000+5.6%$328/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261021417 Report a problem
12/8/2025	Listing removed	$450,000$310/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251053185 Report a problem
11/13/2025	Listed for sale	$450,000-24.9%$310/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20251053185 Report a problem
11/10/2025	Listing removed	$599,000$413/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #5050184476 Report a problem
8/7/2025	Listed for sale	$599,000$413/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50184476 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,393 +4.7%	$235,000 +1.6%
2024	$3,240 +5.5%	$231,300 +19.1%
2023	$3,072 +7.6%	$194,200 +20.7%
2022	$2,854 +3.1%	$160,900 +16.2%
2021	$2,769	$138,500 -0.9%
2020	--	$139,800 +30.7%
2018	$2,687 +0.5%	$106,967 +3.2%
2017	$2,673	$103,664 +4%
2016	--	$99,669 +8.2%
2015	--	$92,082 +12.3%
2014	--	$81,984 +0.8%
2013	--	$81,353 +2.8%
2012	--	$79,130 +1.1%
2011	--	$78,260 -12.7%
2010	--	$89,689 -3.7%
2009	--	$93,127 -20.5%
2008	--	$117,068 -1.5%
2007	--	$118,907 +0.9%
2006	--	$117,900 +3.7%
2005	--	$113,740 +4.2%
2004	--	$109,128 +6.2%
2003	--	$102,724 +1.5%
2002	--	$101,216 +8.6%
2001	--	$93,193