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# 20010284 4 bedroom, 2 bath, late 1800’s Farmhouse sits on 8.8 acres surrounded by a pond, barns, shed, grapes, Christmas trees, apple and pear trees. The interior of the house has a red oak tongue & groove in the living, sitting, dinning room & kitchen, updated electrical, a landing for laundry, 4 year old roof, covered & enclosed porch
$164,900
$99,900
# 20010139
Welcome to this serene 2537+ sq. ft home on 14+ acres. This home offers the perfect combination of woods, water & rolling hills to make it a dream location for any family. Stunning features in this 5 Bedroom, 4 bath home include full basement, geothermal heating, Anderson windows, colossal master suite with custom tile shower, renovated kitchen with granite counter tops and ceramic back splash, sunken family room, large windows offering picturesque views of the Hersey River, large pond and bridge. Other features include paved driveway, attached garage, and 32 x 48 pole building.
# 20009702
Historical building in Reed City’s downtown main business district. This former building previously known as the Reed City Hardware offers so much potential. 14,000+ square foot building will be appreciated by the distinguished eye, original hardwood flooring and ornate tin ceiling tiles. This massive space allows the potential lease space for multiple businesses and an upper level apartment. The price reflects the renovation needed to bring this building back to it’s desired state and the end RESULTS will be iconic.
$79,900
# 20007133 Well maintained duplex close to FSU offers superb rental history. This home consists of a 5/6 bedroom, 2 bath unit and a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Home offers newer windows, roof, vinyl siding, hot water heaters and added insulation. Outstanding income potential awaits the new investor/owner.
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$124,900
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# 20005593
LAND CONTRACT TERM! Business Opportunity! This previously thriving gas station / convenience store is now an open canvas to the new buyer. The potential is endless. What was recently known as the Hawkins Country Store offering beer and wine sales, lotto, commercial pizza oven, ice cream station, gas, propane tank refills, tobacco sales, 12 panel walk-in cooler, 3 phase electric, ADT security system, new fountain soda machine, and more! ($89900 on land contract)
# 20009817
Looking for a project or investment opportunity? This 4+ Bedroom, 1 bath farmhouse on 14+ acres offers just that. This diamond in the rough has a lot of potential but needs a lot of cleaning and debris removal. Sweat equity is the name of the game here. There is an additional 1.75 acres available too which is in need of a lot of debris/rubbish removal. MAKE AN OFFER!!!
# 19055464
ATTENTION OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS!! Affordable cabin offers Lake access to Austin Lake AND near 1000’s of acres of State Land. Charming 2 BR cabin is situated on 2 wooded lots with deeded access to private 30 acre Austin Lake. Austin Lake offers ample fishing opportunities for crappie, large mouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. Austin Lake is also within 4 miles to 1000’s of acres of Pere Marquette State Forest. Come relax on the wooded, private setting to enjoy the outdoors at your up-north getaway. (Can also be sold with 19050 Austin Ave MLS# 19055010 & Lot 35 190th Ave MLS# 19055358 for $105,900)
# 20013273
Beautiful 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 year old home on 5 private acres offers 12x18 deck fenced in back yard, gardens, custom upgrades to kitchen include granite counter-tops and island, high efficiency furnace, master suite with walk-in closet and garden tub. A MUST SEE!!
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2769 Northland Drive, Big Rapids - Large six bedroom, 1 bath home only 2 miles south of Big Rapids on just under 2 acres of land and a 1 stall attached garage. Home needs some TLC and updating. #19058656 $19,900
4850 US 10, Chase - Beautiful 6.4 acres of land between Idlewild and Chase. Build your new home or set up your camp site and enjoy! #19027421 $560,000
10618 20 Mile Road • Tustin - Seclusion at it’s finest. Log home sits on 10 acres of land, well off from the main road. The lake is estimated to be approximately 50 feet deep and is spring fed, keeping the temps down which in turn keeps the algae at bay. Wildlife is abundant on the property. Home sleeps approximately 18 people give or take a few. Skiing, golfing, trail riding, horse back riding, all within an hour drive. #19020663
$220,000
361 Clarola Road • Lake - Large 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, sitting on 42 beautiful acres of hunting land. 40x30 pole barn with 16 ft ceilings. Generator hooked up to home in case you lose power. 4 deer blinds strategically placed throughout the property with one of them being heated. There is also a 2nd home, barn & 20 acres available next door! See listing for 403 Clarola Rd. # 20009058
$36,900
00 30th Avenue • Evart - Beautiful wooded 20 acres. Plenty of room to bag that trophy buck or build that dream home. Take a look before this property is gone. #19041115
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998 9 Mile Road • Sears - Great location for your hunting club or get away spot. Hunting cabin and 40 acres ready for your next big hunt! #1904405 $17,900
00 Hawthorne • Chase - Great parcel for your weekend getaway or your hunting cabin. Give us a call for your personal tour! #19042042 $114,900
9046 Hillcrest Drive • Reed City - Newly renovated cottage with 89 feet of private waterfront on Todd Lake. Featuring an open floor plan, this could be your weekend retreat or efficient year round home. The double sliders open to a wrap around deck looking down on the large backyard, leading to your private dock. With a walk out basement for extra storage. The well pump, windows, and roof all new as of 2017. Accessible features available including 36’’ doorways, level door handles, and accessible bathroom sink. Call today to schedule a private showing! #19038623
$104,900
3552 Appletree Lane, Farwell - Check out this nice home located on a small brook that feeds into the channel at Surrey Lake. This is a well cared for home that has large decks for outside entertainment, a walkout basement which is divided into three areas, and washer / dryer located in the basement. This home also comes with lake privileges to all sports Surrey Lake. #19024083
$180,000
00 Locust Avenue • Paris - Nearly 80 acres of mature woods on this hunters’ paradise. Build your hunting camp or your dream house with total seclusion. Schedule your showing today. #19040789
$149,900
18076 17 Mile Road, Leroy - NEW LISTING - Completely Remodeled, beautiful home on 1 acre parcel, just outside of Leroy, Home features new flooring throughout, LED lighting, Brand new Frigidaire appliances, new furnace and water heater, plus much more. Nice open floor plan, with cathedral ceilings. Call today and set up your showing, this one won’t last long!! #20007597
$72,900
128 Osceola Ledge, Leroy - This open floor plan and recently remodeled home sits approx. 1 mile from Rose Lake, in the heart of Rose Lake Forest. With new kitchen cabinets, counter tops, windows, patio doors, dishwasher, range, microwave, flooring, and a new deck. This home has much to offer, a must see to appreciate. Schedule your showing now!! #20006540
$69,900
7053 S Geneva • Idlewild - 2 bdrm, 1 bth
log style home on several lots just a short distance from access to Idlewild Lake. Views of Lake, two road frontages, and fenced side lines. Give us a call to set up your personal tour. #19053008 $95,000
409 Marion Avenue • Big Rapid - Investment opportunity! This property offers 2 units with a 3 bedroom unit on the main floor and a 3 bedroom unit upstairs. Tenants pay all utilities. Both units are leased until May 2020. #19033222 $189,900
561 Hunter Ridge • Marion - 2 Bedroom 2 bath log home on approximately 3.34 acres. Clear view to the Clam River with over a 1000’ of river front. New steel Roof installed summer of 2019. All new appliances come with the purchase. Well insulated, heated 30x48 pole building with lean to for outside storage. Walk out basement with covered deck overlooking the river. Wildlife is abundant here with deer in the yard daily and Turkeys roaming through the property. Partially finished walkout basement with views of the river. #19055606
$110,000
403 Clarola Road • Lake - Cozy cabin on 20 acres of excellent hunting property. Large Barn with open loft. Home features fenced in back yard, covered porch. Newly remodeled. Call today, for a personal tour. #20009099 $350,000
5556 85th Avenue • Evart - Check out this beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath home on the Muskegon River! Over 800 ft of river frontage. Very spacious remodeled home with an open floor plan. Nice big deck for enjoying the summer evenings. Property features 2 pole barns & a nice woodworking shop. 5 wooded acres & 5 small cabins overlooking the river. Call today to set up a time to view this excellent property. #20009093
$129,000
6181 US 10 • Sears - Commercial property with 600 ft of road frontage on busy US 10. Large 40’ x 40’ pole barn with two 16 ft overhead doors. Well, septic & drain field on site. Building has a bathroom and office already installed. 20’ x 18’ storage building with 8 foot overhead door. Property also backs up to Rails to Trails and has a billboard that generates annual income of $400. Property is currently being used for storage. #20009092
$90,000
7532 E 32nd St • Chase - Beautifully wooded 40 acres on a peaceful country corner. Mobile was used as a weekend get-away and hunting cabin. Enjoy the natural beauty of Lake county and be a short drive to the expressway. Snap the gem up before it is gone. #19041082 $89,900
402 S Chestnut Street • Reed City - This cute 2 story home near downtown Reed City is a must see! Features include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, a large laundry area on the main floor, large kitchen, and a large attached garage! Schedule your appointment today! #20002175
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10+ acres
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