Courtesy: Big River Properties
Nancy Randall
231-620-8390
Escape to Northern Michigan with this Barndominium-style home nestled on 10 wooded acres in Wellston. Located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, you'll enjoy easy access to some of the area's most sought-after outdoor destinations, including Tippy Dam, the Backwaters, and the legendary Dublin General Store. This cozy retreat features a spacious living room with sliding glass doors leading to a covered patio, creating the perfect space to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting. The home also offers one bedroom, modest kitchen, dining area, and convenient laundry space, making it ideal as a year-round residence, vacation getaway, or hunting and fishing camp. Outside, the private backyard is ready for entertaining with a fire pit area perfect for gathering with family and friends after a day on the river, trails, or surrounding public lands. Whether you're looking for a recreational basecamp or a quiet place to unwind, this property offers the best of Up North living.
Courtesy: Essential Real Estate
Therran Ferguson
Looking for an affordable Northern Michigan base camp? This cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on over an acre and offers plenty of room to spread out. The open kitchen and living room layout with higher ceilings gives the home a surprisingly spacious feel. Outside you'll find multiple storage sheds, a privacy fence, and plenty of room for outdoor activities, equipment, or future improvements. Located on a county-maintained road for easy year-round access, this property would make an excellent starter home, hunting camp, vacation retreat, or investment opportunity.
This is a great opportunity to own an affordable 'Up North' cabin just steps from the beach at Crystal Lake in Wellston. While the cabin is in need of a complete renovation, it offers tremendous potential for buyers looking to embrace the very best of Northern Michigan. Enjoy effortless access to the region's premier outdoor recreation: hike the Manistee National Forest (1 mile away), fish at Tippy Dam (5 miles away), canoe the Pine River (10 miles away). Plus, you're just 15 miles from skiing and golfing at Caberfae Peaks, and only 30 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan. Bring your toolbelt and your vision!" Buyer to verify all measurements.
Discover this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath country home, offering the perfect blend of cottage style living. Ideal as a starter home or a year-round recreational cottage, this property features a durable metal roof and a spacious, light-filled layout with a seamless living and dining area.Step into the heart of the home, where you will find an inviting kitchen complete with updated countertops, a center island, a bruilt-in dishwasher, and a cozy new wood-burning stove to warm your evenings. A dedicated bonus room provides the perfect space for a quiet home office or creative studio, while the convenient main-floor washer and dryer add modern ease.Outside, the property boasts a 2-stall detached garage and a fully fenced backyard, perfect for pets, gardening, or storing your outdoor gear.Best of all, you are just a short stroll away from swimming and fishing at Crystal Lake. Located in a premier recreational hub, this home puts you minutes from the Big Manistee river.
Nestled on nearly 5 beautiful acres in Wellston, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living and outdoor adventure. Surrounded by scenic golf course views, you'll enjoy a picturesque setting with a beautifully maintained yard, asphalt driveway, and a spacious 2-car pole barn with room for vehicles, toys, hobbies, and storage. Recent improvements include a brand-new septic tank being installed, adding extra peace of mind for the next owner.Location is everything, and this property places you in the heart of Northern Michigan recreation. Spend your days exploring nearby ORV and snowmobile trails, hunting, fishing, and thousands of acres of public land access, or take a short trip to the shores of Lake Michigan. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, weekend getaway, or up-north retreat, there's so much to love about this special property and all it has to offer.
A one-of-a-kind riverfront log cabin and nearly 40 wooded acres with over 1,500 ft of Pine River frontage, entirely surrounded by national forest in Wexford County's South Branch Township. This is an exceptional recreational property with outstanding hunting, fishing, and privacy. The land offers excellent habitat for whitetail deer, bear, turkey, other wildlife with a strong mix of hardwoods, cover, and natural travel corridors. Trophy whitetails frequent the multiple food plots every year, and the Pine River is an angler's dream, producing record book trout every season. The Pine River frontage provides excellent trout fishing, kayaking, and scenic river views throughout the property. A wrap-around porch overlooks the river and offers a great place to relax after a day outdoors.The log-sided home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and approximately 3,700 square feet, including a finished walk-out basement. The property is accessed through a gated entrance off a (see ''more'') ...
Escape to this adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage nestled in the heart of Wellston, MIââ?¬â?just 25 minutes from Cadillac and an easy hourââ?¬â?¢s drive to Traverse City! Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or a launchpad for outdoor adventures, this cozy home offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. Enjoy quick access to top fishing spots in Frankfort and Manistee, or spend your days exploring the beauty of northern Michiganââ?¬â?¢s lakes, forests, and small towns. The cottage features a bright, open living space, a spacious yard for campfires or BBQs, and all the charm you need for that perfect Up North feel. Whether you're looking for a weekend escape, a vacation rental, or a permanent home base, this Wellston gem is ready for you!
If you're looking for seclusion, privacy, and easy access to rivers, lakes, ORV routes, hiking, and snowmobile trails--this property delivers.This spacious updated 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath two story family home (circa 1930s/1940s) sits on nearly 23 beautifully wooded rolling acres and blends classic charm with an impressive list of modern updates. Inside, the home features new vinyl plank flooring throughout the common areas, new PEX plumbing, new hot water tank, new utility tub in the laundry room, new garbage disposal, new water line to the refrigerator, new Fridge, oven, washing machine and a dishwasher and garbage disposal. Freshly painted kitchen, dining/family room, bathrooms and utility rooms. New lower roof in 2024. A new patio expands your outdoor living space, and the property now includes a new two-tier bonfire area with flagstone, plus a new gun range at the back of the acreage--perfect for recreation and privacy.
Tucked deep in the heart of nature, this stunning 15-acre property offers the rare opportunity to own land bordering the Manistee National Forest on both sides--providing unmatched privacy and direct access to endless outdoor recreation. Rolling hills and a beautifully wooded landscape create a peaceful, secluded setting that feels like your own private retreat.Built in 2017, the well-maintained home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with all appliances included for a truly move-in-ready experience. A newly constructed 2-car garage adds both convenience and value.Adding to its unique appeal, the property sits right alongside a local golf course--offering the perfect blend of wooded seclusion and open, manicured greens just steps away. Ideally located near Tippy Dam, the Manistee River, and the Pine River, this property is perfect for fishing, kayaking, hunting, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Just a 25-minute drive to Manistee and Lake Michigan.
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Onekama
Jeff Pyciak
The Sylvan creek lodge which is currently being used as a home sits on 53 acres with over a half mile of private Sylvan creek frontage. This log home has a large living room with vaulted ceilings, Teak trim, wood floors, 5 bedrooms and large dining area. Metal roof, back up generator and furnace with outdoor wood boiler. Property is wooded with trails throughout. Property has Federal forest to the front with direct access to Blacksmith Bayou and over 14,000 acres of Federal forest to the rear . A half mile of Sylvan creek frontage makes this a great property for hunting or camping. Located directly across from Blacksmith Bayou, The big Manistee river, North country trail. Snowmobile and ORV trails right down the road. Make this secluded up north paradise your next home, vacation rental or hunting/fishing lodge. 24x40' car port for wood storage and outdoor boiler.
Charming 2-Bedroom Home in Quiet Wellston, MI ââ?¬â?? Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts Nestled in the peaceful town of Wellston, MI, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers a serene retreat just moments away from the best outdoor activities Michigan has to offer. Whether you're an avid fisherman, hiker, skier, or cyclist. A short distance from Tippy Dam, renowned for world-class salmon and steelhead fishing. Close to breathtaking national park trails, perfect for hiking, biking, and ATV adventures. It is just a short drive to Caberfae Peaks Ski Area, ideal for winter sports. The home features a metal roof, durable vinyl siding, and a cement slab that is poured and ready for a small garage. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a year-round home, this property is a perfect base to enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor recreation that surrounds it. Donââ?¬â?¢t miss out on this amazing opportunity to live close to natureââ?¬â?¢s playground.
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Cadillac
Mike McGuire
231-920-1571
Charming 2-Bedroom Home in Quiet Wellston, MI - Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts Nestled in the peaceful town of Wellston, MI, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers a serene retreat just moments away from the best outdoor activities Michigan has to offer. Whether you're an avid fisherman, hiker, skier, or cyclist. A short distance from Tippy Dam, renowned for world-class salmon and steelhead fishing. Close to breathtaking national park trails, perfect for hiking, biking, and ATV adventures. It is just a short drive to Caberfae Peaks Ski Area, ideal for winter sports. The home features a metal roof, durable vinyl siding, and a cement slab that is poured and ready for a small garage. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a year-round home, this property is a perfect base to enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor recreation that surrounds it. Dont miss out on this amazing opportunity to live close to natures playground.
Wellston is located in Michigan. Wellston, Michigan 49689has a population of 229. Wellston 49689 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 25.19% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 22.77%.
The median household income in Wellston, Michigan 49689 is $35,833. The median household income for the surrounding county is $54,428 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Wellston 49689 is 47.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 35.4 inches per year, with 92.1 inches of snow per year.
