Welcome to lake life made easy at 9280 Birch Isle in Farwell — a true turnkey waterfront retreat where summer memories are ready to begin the moment you arrive. A prime location on Surrey Lake with 61 feet of lake frontage, the dock already in the water, and the home being sold completely furnished right down to the Blackstone grill, this is the kind of place where all you need to bring is your suitcase and your family. Spend your mornings fishing on this stocked lake, afternoons cruising the water, and evenings gathered around the grill watching the sunset. Inside, you'll find numerous updates already completed for peace of mind and easy enjoyment, including updated siding, appliances, electrical, plumbing, and beautiful luxury vinyl flooring throughout. The flexible third bedroom offers the perfect setup for guests or additional living space, easily converting from an open gathering area to a private bedroom with closing doors and its own exterior patio slider. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, summer escape, or year-round lakefront home, this property offers the rare combination of comfort, convenience, and carefree ownership with low HOA costs and transferable warranties on the exterior and door walls. Start making lake memories this summer — everything is already here waiting for you.
For sale
$274,900
9280 Birch Isle Rd, Farwell, MI 48622
3beds
962sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$269,900 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flexible third bedroomUpdated sidingBlackstone grillExterior patio slider
- 29 days |
- 2,715 |
- 159 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tori Salinaz 517-862-1814,
Keller Williams Realty Lansing 517-853-1200
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 295837
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 116.15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 110.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.6
Dining room
- Description: combo w/kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 207 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 207 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 235.98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 17.1
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 55.46 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 962
- Total interior livable area: 962 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 962
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Front, Lake Privileges
- Body of water: Surrey Lake
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Waterfront
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: 01470016600
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, Lake
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Access, Maintenance
Location
- Region: Farwell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,310
- Annual tax amount: $3,049
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$269,900
$256,000 - $283,000
$1,288/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900+89.6%$286/sqft |
Source:  Greater Lansing AOR #295837 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2020 | Sold | $145,000-14.7%$151/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2020 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$177/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2020 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$182/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $179,900$187/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,049 +21.3% | $91,155 -0.9% |
| 2024 | $2,513 | $91,997 +18.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $77,686 +24.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $62,571 +14.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $54,698 +2.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $53,194 +8.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $48,895 +0.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $48,759 -4.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $50,950 +16.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $43,860 -11.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $49,711 +2.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $48,630 -2.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $49,798 -4% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,893 -1.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $52,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 48622
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Farwell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 2.5 mi
- 7/10Farwell High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 2.7 mi
- 4/10Farwell Middle SchoolGrades: 4-7Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Farwell
Source: Greater Lansing AOR. 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
- Clare County
- Farwell
- 48622
- 9280 Birch Isle Rd
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