Property Attributes
- MLS#50201043
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- MunicipalityBackus Twp
- CountyRoscommon
- City
- NeighborhoodBackus Twp
- Zip48656
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1986
- Price$ 399,999
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1670
- Lot Size40 Acres
Data Source:
MichRIC Datashare (MichRIC, Realcomp, MiRealSource)
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 | |
|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Listed $489,900 |
| 6/8/2026 | 6$459,900 |
| 7/27/2026 | 13$399,999 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Space Heater |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Construction Materials | Log |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Township | Backus Twp |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| County | Roscommon |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Backus Twp |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 5 |
| Status | Active |
| Body of Water | Pond |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 1742400 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Legal Description | NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 23, T22N-R2W |
Interior Features
| Basement | Crawl Space |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Features | Living Room |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Detached |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 40 |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Building Area Total | 1670 |
| Lot Dimensions | 1320x1320 |
| Lot Size Acres | 40 |
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
Property vs Single Family Average in 48656
In The Neighborhood
St. Helen
$ 139,900
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,428 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 1.5 Baths
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating