1306 N Tippy Dam Road, Wellston, MI 49689 (MLS# 25036122)

1306 N Tippy Dam Road, Wellston, MI 49689

$999,900

Property Type: Multi Family Lot Size (sq. ft.): 968,774 Status: Active

Current Price: $999,900 List Date: 1/26/2026 Last Modified: 3/18/2026

Overview

Description

Discover Tippy Dam Lodge, a one-of-a-kind retreat deep in Michigan's Manistee National Forest. Built over 30 years ago, this unique property sleeps up to 22 guests and offers three distinct log-built structures: The Sleeping Quarters, a Recreational/Conference Center, and a Kitchen/Dining Room Building with commercial appliances. Perched atop a ridge overlooking the Big Manistee River, with access via 212 groomed steps to the dam and surrounding trails, it blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Enjoy unforgettable outings: world-class salmon and steelhead fishing in the famed tailwaters, scenic hikes, paddling, ORV, snowmobiling—right from your doorstep.

Supplements: The property also features two traditional-style homes for additional options for guests or to use as a residence. Close to Caberfae ski resort, Little River Casino, Lake Michigan, golf and ORV trails, this lodge is perfect for multi-generational family gatherings or group adventures.

Listing Details MLS# 25036122

Location Property Info

County: Manistee
Street #: 1306
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Tippy Dam
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49689
Zip (4): 9578

General Property Info

Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 968774
Lot Acres: 22.24
Lot Dimensions: 669x1285x678x1308
Year Built: 1935
New Construction: No
Road Frontage: 669
Total # Units: 5
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: Yes
Total # Bldgs: 7
Total Parking Spaces: 30
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Manistee River
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Manistee River
School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Basement: Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 05-136-400-10
Taxable Value: 169465
SEV: 314600
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 8117
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Ty: None
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: From M-55, turn north on Tippy Dam Road to property.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 600

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Unit 1

Unit #: Yes
Unit Description: House #1
SqFt: 1144
Bathrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
A/C Unit: Yes
Garage: Yes
Range Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
W/D Hookup: Yes

Unit 2

Unit #: 2
Unit Description: House #2
SqFt: 1144
Bathrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Garage: Yes

Unit 3

Unit #: 3
Unit Description: Recreational/Conf Ct
SqFt: 1025
Bathrooms: 2
Half Baths: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 4

Unit #: 4
Unit Description: Kitchen/Dining Bld
SqFt: 1170
Bathrooms: Yes
Full Baths: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Range/Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Unit 5

Unit #: 5
Unit Description: Sleeping Quarters
SqFt: 2778
Bathrooms: 8
Full Baths: 8

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Caberfae/M-55
Property Sub-Type: 5+ Units
Area: MasonOceanaManistee - O
Municipality: Dickson Twp
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date: 2025-07-21
Auction or For Sale: For Sale

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Discover Tippy Dam Lodge, a one-of-a-kind retreat deep in Michigan's Manistee National Forest. Built over 30 years ago, this unique property sleeps up to 22 guests and offers three distinct log-built structures: The Sleeping Quarters, a Recreational/Conference Center, and a Kitchen/Dining Room Building with commercial appliances. Perched atop a ridge overlooking the Big Manistee River, with access via 212 groomed steps to the dam and surrounding trails, it blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Enjoy unforgettable outings: world-class salmon and steelhead fishing in the famed tailwaters, scenic hikes, paddling, ORV, snowmobiling—right from your doorstep.
Legal: PT OF GOVT LOT 1, COM AT SE COR OF SD SEC, TH N 1330.39 FT TO POB, TH W 1321.46 FT, TH N 700.06 FT TO N LINE OF S 700 FT OF GOVT LOT 1, TH E 1285.81 FT, TH S 23 DEG 36 MIN 29 SEC E 95.6 FT, TH S 612.53 FT TO POB. 21.24 A*M/L. SEC 36 T22N R14W. SALE(93) 2400 5000 000

Water Type

River: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Private Frontage: Yes
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
View: Yes

Lot Description

Adj. to Public Land: Yes
Level: Yes
Recreational: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available: Yes

Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Heat Source

Oil: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s): Yes

Tenant Pays

None: Yes

Driveway

Unpaved: Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space: Yes
Full: Yes

Extras

Club House: Yes
Garages: Yes

Owner Pays

Electricity: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Water Type: River Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Crawl Space; Full Lot Description: Adj. to Public Land; Level; Recreational; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available Extras: Club House; Garages Owner Pays: Electricity Tenant Pays: None Heat Source: Oil Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Driveway: Unpaved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None Unit 1: A/C Unit; Garage; Range Oven; Refrigerator; W/D Hookup Unit 2: Garage Unit 3: Fireplace; Refrigerator Unit 4: Dishwasher; Range/Oven; Refrigerator

Listing Office: GREENRIDGE Realty Ludington

Listing Agent: Bob Budreau

Last Updated: March - 18 - 2026

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