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. 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.
Active contingent
Price cut: $100.1K (3/18)
$999,900
1306 Tippy Dam Rd, Wellston, MI 49689
12beds
15baths
7,261sqft
5+ Units
Built in 1935
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three distinct log-built structuresThe sleeping quarters
- 136 days |
- 285 |
- 13 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Budreau 231-690-8127,
GREENRIDGE Realty Ludington 231-843-6868,
Eric Workman 616-638-5367,
GREENRIDGE Realty Ludington
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25036122
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 15
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 7,261 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 30
- Parking features: Unpaved
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River
- Body of water: Manistee River
Lot
- Size: 22.24 Acres
- Dimensions: 669 x 1285 x 678 x 1308
- Features: Level, Adj to Public Land, Recreational, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0513640010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 5+ Units
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wellston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,465
- Annual tax amount: $8,117
- Date on market: 1/26/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: None
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,135/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Contingent | $999,900$138/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $999,900-9.1%$138/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$151/sqft |
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| 1/17/2026 | Listing removed | $1,100,000$151/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+358.3%$151/sqft |
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| 12/1/1993 | Sold | $240,000$33/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,390 +26.6% | $310,500 +16.1% |
| 2024 | $7,416 | $267,400 +13.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $236,000 +5.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $224,100 +11.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $200,600 +9.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $182,900 +12.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $163,200 +10.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $147,900 +1.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $146,000 +8.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $134,200 -3% |
| 2015 | -- | $138,400 +4.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $131,900 +4.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $126,400 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $127,300 -3.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $132,500 -32.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $195,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49689
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10KND ElementaryGrades: K-6Distance: 5.1 mi
- 5/10Brethren Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 6/10Brethren High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
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- Michigan
- Manistee County
- Brethren
- 49689
- 1306 Tippy Dam Rd
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