Charming renovated stone farmhouse on 5 acres! Featuring electrical and drywall updates, original hardwood floors, newer roof, natural gas, and plenty of country character. The property includes a 3-car detached garage with workshop, offering ample space for vehicles, storage, and hobbies. The 5 acres provide the perfect setting for a hobby farm, garden, or outdoor recreation, and has proven itself for an abundant harvest of maple syrup! Conveniently located between West Branch, Houghton Lake, and Higgins Lake, and just minuets from lake St Helen. It has easy access to the I-75 corridor and nearby ATV trailhead. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy updated country living with convenience close by!
For sale
$235,000
6479 E West Branch Rd, Saint Helen, MI 48656
3beds
1,587sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
5 Acres Lot
$224,000 Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plenty of country characterCharming renovated stone farmhouseNewer roofOriginal hardwood floors
- 34 days
- 1,262
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
CODY CHRIVIA 734-444-8513,
SCOFIELD REAL ESTATE LLC 989-728-2603
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1949683
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 128.25
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 9.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 20 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 243
- Dimensions: 18 x 13.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Daylight,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,587
- Total interior livable area: 1,587 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,587
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Drive Under/Built-In, Concrete Floors, Stone, Gravel, Dirt, Easement, Private
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Waterfront features: Deeded Easement
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 660 x 330 x 660 x 330
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Cleared, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0102070120040
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone
- Foundation: Block, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: N.A
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Saint Helen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $62,036
- Annual tax amount: $1,822
- Price range: $235K - $235K
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 35 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$224,000
$213,000 - $235,000
$1,209/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000-6%$148/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1949683 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+401%$158/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2014 | Sold | $49,900-38.2%$31/sqft |
Source:  WWMLS #21112000 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2011 | Sold | $80,750$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,764 +6% | $65,200 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $1,664 +51.6% | $64,100 +14.9% |
| 2023 | $1,098 +2.8% | $55,800 +22.6% |
| 2022 | $1,067 +27.4% | $45,500 +8.6% |
| 2021 | $838 | $41,900 +9.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $38,200 +16.8% |
| 2019 | $438 | $32,700 -13.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $37,700 +9.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $34,300 +5.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $32,400 -25.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $43,500 +5.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $41,300 -8.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $45,000 -4.3% |
| 2011 | $1,224 | $47,000 |
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Neighborhood: 48656
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Houghton Lake Community Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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