Significant price reduction! This sprawling 9.54-acre country oasis offers the perfect blend of complete privacy and close-to-town convenience. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, this beautiful property features rolling hills adorned with mature hardwoods and evergreens, creating an ideal haven for hunting and wildlife viewing right in your backyard. A private, crystal-clear artesian well supplies the home, while a small, charming pond on the land enhances the tranquil, scenic setting. The expansive grounds are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, hobby farmers, or hunters, including a dairy/horse barn, chicken coop, and a 2-story workshop alongside a 1-car detached garage. The spacious 2,080 sq. ft. farmhouse beautifully bridges character and functionality, boasting 3 comfortable bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Unwind in the living room, host dinners in the formal dining room, or soak in the natural light within the bright sunroom. The primary suite serves as a restful retreat with its own dedicated sitting room and private bath. Upgraded with a premium kitchen featuring shaker cabinets, granite countertops, and modern appliances, the home also includes reliable mechanical updates like a 200-amp electrical panel and a recently pumped septic tank. Best of all, you can enjoy total peace and seclusion at the end of the road while remaining just minutes away from downtown West Branch for all your shopping, dining, and daily needs. Experience this rare northern Michigan gem at an incredible new price!
For sale
Price cut: $9.9K (10/19)
$249,998
98 S Mud Lake Rd, West Branch, MI 48661
3beds
2,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1887
9.54 Acres Lot
$234,600 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private country oasisUpdated period lightingCozy wood stovePristine wood flooring throughoutUpgraded sleek granite countertopsLaundry hookupsFormal dining room
- 110 days
- 1,240
- 112
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: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $65,488
- Annual tax amount: $1,540
- Price range: $250K - $250K
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 110 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$234,600
$223,000 - $246,000
$1,766/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | Price change | $249,998-3.8%$120/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1948429 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2026 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$125/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1948429 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
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| 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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