Escape to the peace and privacy of country living with this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled on 20 beautiful acres surrounded by the Manistee National Forest. Whether you’re looking for a hobby farm, hunting property, or simply a quiet retreat, this property offers endless opportunities.
Inside, you’ll find a welcoming open-concept layout featuring warm natural pine walls that create a cozy cabin feel. The spacious kitchen offers plenty of room for cooking, gathering, and entertaining, flowing seamlessly into the main living area. In 2023, a whole-house mini-split heating and cooling system was installed, including a unit in the insulated garage, providing year-round comfort and improved energy efficiency.
Outside, the property is well-equipped with a 30’ x 42’ pole barn for storage, workshop space, or recreational vehicles, along with a chicken coop ready for your homesteading dreams. Surrounded by nature, you’ll enjoy exceptional privacy, abundant wildlife, and direct access to the beauty and recreation of the Manistee National Forest.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the property’s proximity to a boat launch on the Pere Marquette River, one of Michigan’s premier fishing destinations, known for exceptional salmon, steelhead, and trout fishing. Whether you’re casting a line, kayaking, hiking, or exploring the surrounding forest, adventure is just minutes from your doorstep.
If you’ve been searching for acreage, seclusion, and a home full of rustic charm with modern comfort and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, this unique property is one you won’t want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!
Sold for $300,000
$300,000
6437 E Barothy Rd, Custer, MI 49405
3beds
1,472sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1998
20 Acres Lot
$295,200 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$1,776 Estimated rent
Home value
$295,200
$275,000 - $319,000
$1,776/mo
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Insulated garageChicken coopExceptional privacyWelcoming open-concept layoutAbundant wildlifeWarm natural pine wallsSpacious kitchen
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,472 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 00202800901
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Custer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $259,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,205
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Sold | $300,000-2.9%$204/sqft |
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| 8/24/2026 | Pending sale | $309,000$210/sqft |
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| 7/26/2026 | Price change | $309,000-3.1%$210/sqft |
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| 6/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,000+32.9%$217/sqft |
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| 1/17/2023 | Sold | $240,000+65.5%$163/sqft |
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| 10/12/2016 | Sold | $145,000-3.3%$99/sqft |
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| 7/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $149,900+7.8%$102/sqft |
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| 6/18/2007 | Sold | $139,000$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,205 | $129,600 +10% |
| 2024 | -- | $117,800 +20.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $97,500 +23.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $78,900 -11.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $89,200 +5.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $84,300 +44.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $58,400 -0.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $58,700 +9.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $53,600 -6% |
| 2015 | -- | $57,000 +8% |
| 2013 | -- | $52,800 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $55,700 -11.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,200 |
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Neighborhood: 49405
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- Michigan
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- Custer
- 49405
- 6437 E Barothy Rd