For sale

$349,900

1686 Rau Rd, West Branch, MI 48661

4beds

2,250sqft

$2,287/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2001

1.3 Acres Lot

$336,300 Zestimate^®

$156/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fenced in rear yardVery quiet secluded areaRear deckHandicap accessible bathroom

Rare find is this 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath move in ready home setting on 1.3 acre property close to all the amenities that West Branch has to offer. Very quiet secluded area with plenty of wildlife that comes into the yard. The master bed/bath is on the main floor and has been set up with a handicap accessible bathroom. There is also a handicap ramp in the 2 car attached garage. The rear deck opens up to the fenced in rear yard where you can set out in the peace and quiet and enjoy your favorite beverage. This is on a dead end road with only a couple of neighbors past the property.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Dining Room

Primary bedroom

Level: Lower
Area: 224
Dimensions: 16 x 14

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bedroom 4

Level: Upper
Area: 144
Dimensions: 12 x 12

Primary bathroom

Features: Private

Dining room

Area: 224
Dimensions: 16 x 14

Kitchen

Area: 154
Dimensions: 14 x 11

Living room

Area: 320
Dimensions: 20 x 16

Heating

Forced Air, Propane, Fireplace(s)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Propane Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), WiFi
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Windows: Blinds
Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,250
Total interior livable area: 2,250 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,250
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors, Asphalt
Attached garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Roll-In Shower

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Rain Gutters
Fencing: Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Countryside View
Waterfront features: None

Lot

Size: 1.3 Acres
Dimensions: 254 x 241
Features: Level, Metes and Bounds

Details

Additional structures: None
Parcel number: 00700401235
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Craftsman
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 2001

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: none

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: West Branch

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $156/sqft
Tax assessed value: $61,613
Annual tax amount: $1,478
Price range: $349.9K - $349.9K
Date on market: 8/10/2026
Cumulative days on market: 2 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,MSHDA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Ownership type: Private Owner
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$336,300

$319,000 - $353,000

$1,601/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/10/2026	Listed for sale	$349,900+64.7%$156/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1949138 Report a problem
9/14/2005	Sold	$212,500$94/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,423 +8%	$124,400 +29.9%
2024	$1,318 +2.8%	$95,800 +13.4%
2023	$1,283 +8%	$84,500 +9.9%
2022	$1,188 -3.3%	$76,900 +7.1%
2021	$1,228	$71,800 -1.4%
2020	--	$72,800 +11%
2018	$497 -50.3%	$65,600 -5.2%
2017	$1,001	$69,200 +34.6%
2016	$1,001 +0.3%	$51,400 +7.1%
2015	$998 +80.5%	$48,000 -19.1%
2014	$553	$59,349 +3.7%
2013	--	$57,240 +7.7%
2012	--	$53,144 -1.7%
2011	--	$54,067 -17.7%
2010	--	$65,726