Discover the perfect blend of Country Living, recreation,and Privacy with this former horse ranch set on approximately 10+ beautiful acres, only a short distance to all the conveniences of town. This well-built 3-bedroom, 2-bath Amish-crafted Home offers quality construction and comfortable living,main floor laundry room, and generous sized rooms, Including an upper 12'x15' Bedroom ensuite. Featuring major mechanical updates including newer furnace,water heater,well,pump,and metal roof-all completed within the last five years. Work on the cosmetic updates have begun and underway: refreshed paint,flooring (with some areas still in need-seller concession available)The property is ideal for hobby farming,horses, storage,or outdoor enthusiasts, with the spacious 20'x30' pole building topped with a durable metal roof and a mix of cleared land ready for your vision.Nature Lovers will appreciate the unbeatable location-just minutes from the renowned Pere Marquette River, (MORE)* famous for world-class fishing,recreation, paddling and adventure, abundant with public lands nearby through the Michigan Department of Resources and the Manistee National Forest directly across the road. Whether you're looking for a peaceful homestead, hunting retreat, equestrian property,or UP NORTH getaway, this rare offering & versatile property checks every box; combines functionality, natural beauty, and endless possibilities. Conveniently located within a short drive to Ludington, Manistee, and the Sugar sand shores of Lake Michigan, this property offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility.Your adventure starts here schedule your walk-through today and explore everything this remarkable parcel has to offer!
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$390,000
1525 S Poplar Rd, Custer, MI 49405
3beds
1,536sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
10 Acres Lot
$245,800 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quality constructionMix of cleared landGenerous sized roomsComfortable livingMain floor laundry roomNewer furnace
- 5 hours |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michelle Hernandez Sarto 231-690-6801,
Five Star RE Ludington 231-220-2555
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26018682
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Owned, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Other
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Garden Window, Window Treatments
- Basement: Slab,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,536
- Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Front Yard,Other
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Dimensions: 33 x 1320
- Features: Level, Recreational, Tillable, Wooded, Adj to Public Land, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Pole Barn, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 00302501010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: LP Tank Owned
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Custer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $73,293
- Annual tax amount: $1,869
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$245,800
$197,000 - $290,000
$1,566/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $390,000$254/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,805 +9% | $116,400 -2.3% |
| 2024 | $1,656 | $119,100 +24.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $95,900 +12.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $85,100 +5.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $81,000 +6.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $76,300 +19.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $63,900 -0.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $64,400 +4.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $61,500 +7.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $57,100 -6.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $61,100 +1% |
| 2011 | -- | $60,500 -1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $61,300 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,266/mo
Principal & interest
$1905
Property taxes
$361
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49405
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mason County Eastern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3 mi
- 7/10Mason County Eastern Junior High/High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mason County Eastern Elementary School
- Middle: Mason County Central Middle School
- High: Mason County Central High School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Michigan
- Mason County
- Custer
- 49405
- 1525 S Poplar Rd






