OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, Sept 26 from Noon to 4 Historical 1887 Homestead on 9.54 Acres with Modern Updates! Step back in time while enjoying every modern convenience in this beautifully updated and preserved, historic 1887 Ogemaw County homestead. Nestled on 9.54 sprawling, rolling, wooded acres of mature hardwoods and evergreens, this private country oasis offers the perfect blend of historical charm and contemporary luxury. Spanning 2,080 finished square feet, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom 2 story farmhouse features pristine wood flooring throughout, updated period lighting and some furniture pieces and decor stay with the home. The heart of the home is a premium kitchen upgraded with shaker cabinets, newer appliances, laundry hookups, upgraded sleek granite countertops and hothouse window over the sink with a perfect view of the yard. Host gatherings in the formal dining room, or unwind by the cozy wood stove in the spacious living room. A bright solarium sunroom serves as an entry point, bathing the home in natural light. The primary suite features a dedicated sitting room and a private bath for restful retreats. Outdoor enthusiasts and hobbyists will love the expansive property, with a large 1 car detached garage, dairy/horse barn, 2 story workshop and chicken coop just perfect for the hobby farmer's dreams including goats! Modern mechanical updates provide peace of mind, including a 200-amp electrical panel and a private artesian well provides water and a recently pumped septic tank.
For sale
$265,000
98 S Mud Lake Rd, West Branch, MI 48661
3beds
2,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1887
9.54 Acres Lot
$248,100 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private country oasisUpdated period lightingPristine wood flooring throughoutUpgraded sleek granite countertopsFormal dining roomNewer appliances
- 64 days
- 1,060
- 91
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
DEBRA BROWN 989-329-9113,
Cardinal Realty Resources, LLC 989-329-9113
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1948429
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 16 x 17
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Gravity, Oil
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Solarium/Sun Room, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,080
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,080
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: 2+ Story
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 9.54 Acres
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Some Lowland Areas, Rolling Slope, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Other, Workshop
- Parcel number: 01400301300
- Zoning description: Horses Allowed,Outbuildings Allowed,Rural
- Other equipment: Dish TV
- Wooded area: 75
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: West Branch
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $65,488
- Annual tax amount: $1,540
- Price range: $265K - $265K
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$248,100
$236,000 - $261,000
$1,893/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+278%$127/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1948429 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2021 | Sold | $70,100+75.3%$34/sqft |
Source:  MiRealSource #50054939 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2021 | Pending sale | $40,000$19/sqft |
Source: MiRealSource #50054939 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $40,000$19/sqft |
Source: MiRealSource #50054939 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,482 +3.5% | $67,900 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $1,432 +2.9% | $66,800 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $1,392 +61.1% | $60,500 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $864 -3% | $56,100 +31.7% |
| 2021 | $891 | $42,600 +8.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $39,400 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $349 -49.9% | $37,500 +0.8% |
| 2017 | $697 | $37,200 +5.4% |
| 2016 | $697 +0.3% | $35,300 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $695 +112.5% | $34,900 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $327 | $32,700 -8.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $35,600 -7.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $38,600 +4.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $36,800 -6.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,400 |
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Neighborhood: 48661
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Branch-Rose City Area 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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