4185 N Taylor Road, Branch, MI 49402
New Listing
$829,000
Property Type:
Land
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
256,133
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$829,000
List Date:
12/12/2025
Last Modified:
12/15/2025
Description
Discover your dream Up North escape with this one-of-a-kind rustic waterfront cabin on 60± acres in Branch, Michigan. Privately tucked away behind a gated entrance on a quiet road just east of Ludington, this rare property offers roughly 1,200 feet of frontage on spring-fed Cartier Lake—a private, all-sports lake known for its crystal-clear water, peaceful setting, and fantastic fishing. A towering hill guards the approach from the south, creating unmatched seclusion and stunning panoramic views. Meticulously maintained trails wind throughout the hilly woods, wetlands, and open glades. Surrounded by thousands of acres of Manistee National Forest, this is a true sanctuary where nature and privacy converge.
The cozy log cabin, originally built in 1947 with a 1997 addition, has been lovingly updated with a brand-new front door, new refrigerator, and fresh living room carpet—all while maintaining its original rustic character. Inside you'll find 1 bedroom, 1 full bath,
More Information MLS# 25061782
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: N. Taylor & Dewey
Municipality: Sheridan Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/Acre: 13816.67
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
General Property Info
Property Sub-Type: Acreage
Lot Dimensions: 1320'x1144'x165'x375'x97'x154'
Road Frontage: 0
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Cartier/L.Bass
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Cartier/L.Bass
School District: Mason Cnty Eastern
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 256133
Lot Acres: 60
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 187646
SEV: 20400
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 7732
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: Unknown
Zoning: Res.
Tax ID #: 012-022-011-10
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Discover your dream Up North escape with this one-of-a-kind rustic waterfront cabin on 60± acres in Branch, Michigan. Privately tucked away behind a gated entrance on a quiet road just east of Ludington, this rare property offers roughly 1,200 feet of frontage on spring-fed Cartier Lake—a private, all-sports lake known for its crystal-clear water, peaceful setting, and fantastic fishing. A towering hill guards the approach from the south, creating unmatched seclusion and stunning panoramic views. Meticulously maintained trails wind throughout the hilly woods, wetlands, and open glades. Surrounded by thousands of acres of Manistee National Forest, this is a true sanctuary where nature and privacy converge.
The cozy log cabin, originally built in 1947 with a 1997 addition, has been lovingly updated with a brand-new front door, new refrigerator, and fresh living room carpet—all while maintaining its original rustic character. Inside you'll find 1 bedroom, 1 full bath,
Legal: 84SPLIT 1986 SPLIT 1989 SPLIT 1991SPLIT ON 01/06/2010 FROM 012-022-011-00; ***NEW 2010*** PARCEL ''H-2'' PART OF GOV'T LOT 1 DESC AS: COMM AT N1/4 COR OF SD SEC, TH S02DEG 45'17'' E ALG N-S 1/4 LN1142.40FT TO POB, TH S89DEG 17'59'' E 1536.01FT TO TRAVERSE LN ALG SHORE OF LITTLE BASS LAKE, TH S 63DEG 13' 35'' E 159.78 FT TH S 75DEG 00'00'' E ALG SD TRAVERSE LN 143.28FT, TH S 54DEG 58' 01'' E ALG SD
Waterfront Options
Water Frontage: 1200
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Dock: 1
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Recreational: 1
Rolling Hills: 1
Tillable: 1
Wetland Area: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Dirt: 1
Gravel: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
None
Current Price: $829,000
Location Property Info
County: Mason
Street #: 4185
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Taylor
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49402
Area: MasonOceanaManistee - O
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $829,000
Listing Date: 2025-12-03
Remarks Misc
Directions: US 31 North to Sugar Grove, East on Sugar Grove to Taylor, North on Taylor to property
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Lot Description: Recreational; Rolling Hills; Tillable; Wetland Area; Wooded
Street Type: Dirt; Gravel
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
Utilities Attached: Phone Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Sale Conditions: None
Possession: Negotiable
Listing Office:
Century 21 Trophy Class
Listing Agent:
Alexander Hoffman
Last Updated: December - 15 - 2025
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