Front exterior with a covered porch, white entry door, and a detached structure

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8135 E West Branch Road

Saint Helen, Michigan 48656

$144,900 $610/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

816

Sqft

0.69

Acre(Lot)

Description

Welcome to your own peaceful Northwoods retreat! Nestled on a beautiful .69-acre park-like setting in St. Helen, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and outdoor adventure - all just 2 miles from the St. Helen ORV Trail and approximately 7 miles from Lake St. Helen! Step inside and you'll immediately feel at home with the warmth of knotty pine accents, custom-built bookshelves, and beautiful new light fixtures that add a fresh, welcoming touch throughout the home.. The inviting kitchen features an island with butcher block countertops.. The home offers two comfortable bedrooms and a layout that makes an ideal starter home, retirement retreat, or weekend getaway. Outside is where this property truly shines. The landscaped grounds have a park-lik e feel, surrounded by wildlife and mature greenery. Enjoy the established fruit trees, space for a garden, greenhouse/potting shed, and rock garden filled with beautiful plants and impressive oversized hostas. Start your morning with coffee on the covered front porch, then spend your evenings relaxing on the 12 x 20 covered back deck, complete with a hot tub - the perfect place to unwind after a day on the trails, fishing, or enjoying everything Northern Michigan has to offer. And for the outdoor enthusiast, there's plenty of room for your toys! The heated and insulated garage features electricity, a aehd complete with a loft and a lean-to, while the attached carport provides even more covered storage for side-by-sides, ORVs, boats, and recreational equipment. Washer and dryer were new in 2024. A new refrigerator was added in December 2025, and all appliances are included with the sale. For peace of mind a newer well, roof, and furnace. Whether you're looking for your first home, a peaceful place to retire, or a Northern Michigan getaway close to ORV trails, fishing, nature, and outdoor recreation, this property offers the space, privacy, and lifestyle you've been looking for.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $144,900

AD Id : 90072248

MLS Id : 20261068639

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.69 Acre

Living Area Size : 816 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $2,338

Year Built : 1986

Garage : 2 Car

County : Roscommon

Map

Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1
Room Information

Total Rooms: 6

Interior Features

Roof: Asphalt
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Building Information

Year Built: 1986 Building Stories: 1 Story Roof: Asphalt Foundation/Basement: Crawl Architecture: Ranch
Exterior Features

Construction: Wood
Utility Features

Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)
Water

Well (Existing)

Lot Information

Lot Size: 0.69 Lot Dimensions: 100 x 300 Frontage Feet: 100
Property Information

SQ ft: 816 Subdivision: St Helen Lakes Dev Financing: Cash,Conventional,FHA

Listing Price Information

Original List Price: $149,900
Listing Information

Possession: Negotiable Legal Description: L-1029 P-1278 (L-879P-642&L-713P-372) 221 8135 E WEST BRANCH RD LOT 41 HOUGHTON - ST HELEN LAKES DEVELOPMENT.

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $2,338 Parcel Number: 0102560410000
Possession

Negotiable
Legal Information

Legal Description: Section: L-1029 P-1278 (L-879P-642&L-713P-372) 221 8135 E WEST BRANCH RD LOT 41 HOUGHTON - ST HELEN LAKES DEVELOPMENT.

Parking Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Size: 2 Car Garage Description: Carport,Electricity,Heated,Detached
Multi-Unit Information

Road Frontage: Paved

School Information

School District: Houghton Lake
Utility Information

Water: Well (Existing) Sewer: Septic Tank (Existing)

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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/06/2026 @ 07:54

MLS: 20261068639 LISTED BY: Crystal Hines , Red Fox Realty LLC 810-630-6652 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd