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$588,000
Wellston, MI 49689
MLS# 26009575
5 beds | 2 baths | 3240 sqft
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Property Description
The Sylvan creek lodge which is currently being used as a home sits on 53 acres with over a half mile of private Sylvan creek frontage. This log home has a large living room with vaulted ceilings, Teak trim, wood floors, 5 bedrooms and large dining area. Metal roof, back up generator and furnace with outdoor wood boiler. Property is wooded with trails throughout. Property has Federal forest to the front with direct access to Blacksmith Bayou and over 14,000 acres of Federal forest to the rear . A half mile of Sylvan creek frontage makes this a great property for hunting or camping. Located directly across from Blacksmith Bayou, The big Manistee river, North country trail. Snowmobile and ORV trails right down the road. Make this secluded up north paradise your next home, vacation rental or hunting/fishing lodge. 24x40' car port for wood storage and outdoor boiler.
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Location Property Info
County: Manistee
Street #: 13191
Street Name: Chicago
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49689
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $588,000
Current Price: $588,000
Listing Date: 2026-03-12
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 53
Lot Square Footage: 2308680
Lot Dimensions: 1630x1406
Year Built: 1950
Road Frontage: 3036
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3240
SqFt Above Grade: 3240
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1000
Building Total SqFt: 3240
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Association YN: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Creek
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Creek
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 10-105-200-01
Taxable Value: 54000
SEV: 193300
For Tax Year: 2025
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none
Remarks Misc
Directions: M-55 to Highbridge Rd. Highbridge Rd north to Chicago Ave, West to property. Property is on the corner of Chicago Ave and Michigan Ave.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 2640
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 5
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 1320
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1920
Basement Rooms
Total Basement SQFT: 1000
Property Features
Water Type: River; Stream/Creek
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Exterior Material: Log; Stucco
Roofing: Metal
Windows: Insulated Windows
Substructure: Partial; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Adj. to Public Land; Corner Lot; Level; Tillable; Wetland Area; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Phone Connected
Kitchen Features: Pantry
Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Generator; Generator Hook-up; Hot Tub Spa; LP Tank Owned
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Propane; Wood
Heat Type: Forced Air; Wood
Water Heater: Electric
Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
Flooring: Wood
Other Equipment: Generator
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed
Other Structures: Other
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Log Home
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Public; Unpaved
Mineral Rights: Partial; Yes
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 30 Days; Close Plus 6 to 29 Days; Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Onekama
Listing Agent: Jeff Pyciak
Last Updated: March - 13 - 2026
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