Property Attributes
- ID#5050201043
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyROSCOMMON
- CityBackus Twp
- AreaBackus Twp
- Zip48656
- StyleLog Home
- Year Built1986
- Taxes$ 3704
- Price$ 399,999
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1670
- Lot Size40 Acres
Data Source:
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Property Description
Fall is in the air and these north woods are becoming so inviting! The price has been SLASHED on this beautiful 1,670 sq ft log home and 40 acres you have been dreaming of! Complete with private pond...all surrounded by state land on 3 sides! This log home has all the amenities and is spaciously laid out with cathedral ceilings and a great loft area! Just in time for autumn adventures, you will love your own completely secluded recreational property. You will be amazed that you can own this very private estate and still be within a short drive to Houghton Lake, Saint Helen, West Branch and I-75. This opportunity is ready for you to use year around or for those great private family vacation getaways. Easy access to LOTS of ATV and Snowmobile trails. This property has all the wildlife viewing and sporting opportunities ready for you. There is a combination of high ground hardwoods and alder marshes that the deer, turkey, grouse, bear etc love to call home. You will appreciate the recent updates: new furnace (2025), beautiful kidney shaped pond complete with aerator sprinklers for winter oxygen for the fish, new flooring (2022), and the rear deck and electrical service has been added for the hot tub. Your toys will appreciate the 24 x 40 pole building garage and work shop area and additional storage shed. This property has it all...ready for you to enjoy...the appliances, home furnishings, hot tub, 2 hunting blinds, 2 ladder stands and a 12 month home warranty are all being made available to you from the sellers. Don't miss out on this truly remarkable opportunity. If you desire remote, yet close to lots... here it is!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/8/2026 | Listed $489,900 |
| 6/8/2026 | 7$459,900 |
| 7/21/2026 | 14$399,999 |
General Features
| Sewer | SepticTank |
|---|---|
| Heating | ForcedAir, Propane, SpaceHeater, Wood |
| Cooling | CentralAir |
| Possession | AtClose |
| Garage Spaces | 3.0 |
| Architectural Style | LogHome |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Log |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Levels | OneAndOneHalf |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| County | Roscommon |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | Yes |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | NA |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 6 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| City | BackusTownship_Roscommon |
| Body of Water | Pond |
| Disclosures | ListingException, TaxesNotHomesteadExempt |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | HoughtonLake |
| MLS Area | Area72081BackusTwp |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3704.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| PostalCity | StHelen_Roscommon |
| Legal Description | NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 23, T22N-R2W |
Interior Features
| Fireplace Features | LivingRoom, WoodBurning |
|---|---|
| Basement (Y/N) | No |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1670.0 |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0.0 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | PublicRecords |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | SquareFeet |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | ThreeCarGarage, Detached |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Foundation Details | CrawlSpace |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 1320x1320 |
| Lot Size Acres | 40.0 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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