4185 N Taylor Road, Branch, MI 49402 (MLS# 25060574)

4185 N Taylor Road, Branch, MI 49402

$739,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 803 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,916,640 Status: Active

Current Price: $739,000 List Date: 12/03/2025 Last Modified: 1/13/2026

Overview

Description

Discover your dream Up North escape with this one-of-a-kind rustic waterfront cabin on 44± 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. Meticulously maintained trails wind throughout the wooded hills, 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, a spacious family room with lake views, a wood stove, and a laundry area—making it ideal for both seasonal retreats and year

Supplements: living. A 26x42 heated pole barn with dual overhead doors, electric, and a poured concrete floor provides secure storage for boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, and more. Outdoor enthusiasts will find top-tier hunting for deer, turkey, and waterfowl, as well as direct access to world-class fishing on Cartier Lake and nearby Lincoln, Pere Marquette, and Manis ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25060574

Location Property Info

County: Mason
Street #: 4185
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Taylor
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49402

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 44
Lot Square Footage: 1916640
Lot Dimensions: 1,320' x 1,293' x 1,144' x 187
Year Built: 1947
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: Yes
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 803
SqFt Above Grade: 803
Building Total SqFt: 803
Total Beds Above Grade: Yes
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: Yes
School District: Mason Cnty Eastern
Association YN: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Cartier/L.Bass
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Cartier/L.Bass
Road Frontage: 0
Basement: No
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 012-022-011-10 & 012-022-014-01
Taxable Value: 169707
SEV: 189500
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 7732
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Zoning: Res.
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: U.S.-31 North To Sugar Grove Rd., East On Sugar Grove Rd. To Taylor Rd. North On Taylor Rd. To Property.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 1200

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 803

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: N.Taylor Rd. & Dewey
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: MasonOceanaManistee - O
Municipality: Sheridan Twp

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date: 2025-12-03
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 920.3

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Discover your dream Up North escape with this one-of-a-kind rustic waterfront cabin on 44± 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. Meticulously maintained trails wind throughout the wooded hills, 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, a spacious family room with lake views, a wood stove, and a laundry area—making it ideal for both seasonal retreats and year
Legal: Please see Addendum.

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Dock: Yes
Private Frontage: Yes
View: Yes

Lot Description

Recreational: Yes
Tillable: Yes
Wetland Area: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Street Type

Dirt: Yes
Gravel: Yes

Utilities Attached

Phone Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
In Garage: Yes

Exterior Material

Log: Yes

Roofing

Metal: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes

Heat Source

Propane: Yes
Wood: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes
Wood: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Substructure

Slab: Yes

Kitchen Features

Pantry: Yes

Additional Items

Gas/Wood Stove: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes

Other Equipment

Satellite Dish: Yes

Architectural Style

Cabin: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Garage Exterior Material: Log Roofing: Metal Substructure: Slab Lot Description: Recreational; Tillable; Wetland Area; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Phone Connected Kitchen Features: Pantry Additional Items: Gas/Wood Stove Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Propane; Wood Heat Type: Forced Air; Wood Flooring: Carpet Other Equipment: Satellite Dish Patio and Porch Features: Patio Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Cabin Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Dirt; Gravel Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Kitchen Length: 17.10 Length: 17.10 Width: 10.90 Level: Main Width: 10.90 Living Room Length: 17.10 Length: 17.10 Width: 8.11 Level: Main Width: 8.11 Primary Bathroom Length: 10.20 Length: 10.20 Width: 9.00 Level: Main Width: 9.00 Primary Bedroom Length: 17.90 Length: 17.90 Width: 12.40 Level: Main Width: 12.40

Listing Office: Century 21 Trophy Class

Listing Agent: Alexander Hoffman

Last Updated: January - 13 - 2026

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