This 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home at 18233 Old House Road in Wellston offers a functional floor plan with a spacious primary bedroom featuring an attached private bath. Two additional bedrooms with large closets and a second full bathroom provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. All newer appliances, 2026 new shingles.The seller is currently preparing the home for its next owner by removing personal belongings and cleaning up the property. Fresh paint is also being applied to the kitchen cupboards and other high-wear areas to give the home an updated look. New photos will be uploaded as improvements are completed, so be sure to check back and watch the transformation. Conveniently located near the world-class fishing of the Tippy Dam, the Manistee River, ORV trails, and many of Northern Michigan's recreational opportunities.
Escape to your own private Northern Michigan retreat! This beautiful live-edge sided home is nestled on 6+ wooded acres in Wellston. Surrounded by mature trees situated rightoff of M55.Inside you'll find a cozy 2-bedroom home with a spacious basement offering room to expand with additional bedrooms, a recreation space, or whatever fits your vision. The impressive 32x48garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, toys, hobbies, storage, or all your Up North gear.Located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest area, this property is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy nearby access to world-class fishing on the Manistee River, salmon and steelhead runs, ORV and snowmobile trails, hiking, hunting, kayaking, and endless miles of public land to explore.Within hour and a half of Grand Rapids, Centrally located between Manistee, Cadillac and Traverse City, within 30 min of both Caberfae and Crystal Mountain Ski and Golf Resorts. Walking distance to Cooley Bridge scenic overlook.
Embrace the ultimate ''Up North'' lifestyle with this adorable cottage located just a half-block from the the public swimming park and beach of Crystal Lake! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 896 square feet of efficiently designed living space and sits in a highly desirable Wellston, Michigan location. The property is currently 75% of the way through a major 2023 remodel and update, providing a phenomenal opportunity for the next owner to build quick equity.The heavy lifting has already been completed by the current owners. Major structural and mechanical upgrades include a brand-new roof, new siding, energy-efficient replacement windows, and updated insulation to keep you comfortable year-round. The mechanical systems have been thoroughly modernized with a new water heater, a new water pressure tank, and a fully upgraded electrical system.
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.
Affordable opportunity near beautiful Crystal Lake and just 20 minutes from Caberfae Peaks! Investors, flippers, and buyers looking to build equity will appreciate the potential this property offers. Livable and comfortable as-is, with plenty of opportunity for updates and improvements to maximize value. Main-floor primary bedroom and laundry offer convenient living, while additional features include a 36-foot carport with workshop space, detached garage with loft storage, perennial gardens, cozy sunroom, and a vintage 1963 Nomad camper guest bunkhouse. Seller transparency: prior transactions did not close due to financing/property considerations including a fence encroachment, lower ceiling heights impacting lender square footage calculations, and a leaning wall in the older garage structure. A previous home inspection also identified electrical items common in homes of this age. Great chance for the right buyer to add value and make it shine.
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'') ...
Private setting for your new home on over 5 acers of wooded property. This parcel also has a large pole barn with enclosed area for work space, man cave or she shed. Pole barn has a covered patio area for your outdoor entertainment area and has a full bath so guest don't have to run all the way to the house, if you had camping guests for the weekend or large get together the extra bath is a blessing. Property also adjoins 1000's of acres of federal land and only 20 miles to Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf. Home is located on a private road but has frontage on M55. Home has large living room, den, dining area, open kitchen with new cabinets and LVP flooring makes it move-in ready. Home sits up on a hill overlooking some of the acreage so with the current water issues it should not effect the buildings. out door wood burner will be there but may not be hooked back up. This bonus will save you hundreds on heat bills for those cold winter nights. Call for your showing.
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker ALM REALTY
231-723-3555
Private setting for your new home on over 5 acers of wooded property. This parcel also has a large pole barn with enclosed area for work space, man cave or she shed. Pole barn has a covered patio area for your outdoor entertainment area and has a full bath so guest don't have to run all the way to the house, if you had camping guests for the weekend or large get together the extra bath is a blessing. Property also adjoins 1000's of acres of federal land and only 20 miles to Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf. Home is located on a private road but has frontage on M55. Home has large living room, den, dining area, open kitchen with new cabinets and LVP flooring makes it move-in ready. Home sits up on a hill overlooking some of the acreage so with the current water issues it should not effect the buildings. out door wood burner will be there but may not be hooked back up. This bonus will save you hundreds on heat bills for those cold winter nights. Call for your showing.
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.
Courtesy: Irons Real Estate
231-266-5447
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. Earlier improvements (2007-2015) include: " All new trim throughout the home " All new doors and windows " Deep well installed in 2007 " Upper Roof replaced in 2007 " New septic system in 2015 " Composite decking added in 2015 " New 2-stall detached pole-barn garage in 2015 This up-north family retreat currently sleeps 12 comfortably, with room for more in the oversized family room. Located on a public, county-maintained road for year-round access, the property is just a short walk to the river and minutes from the Blacksmith Bayou public launch and everything the Irons & Wellston area has to offer. With so many updates and features, this one is truly a must-see. Call today to set up your private viewing.
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.
Escape to Northern Michigan! Whether you're looking for a year-round home, weekend getaway, or income-producing short-term rental, this 3-bedroom ranch on beautiful Chittenden Lake offers the perfect blend of recreation and privacy. Situated on approximately 1.5 acres with 396 feet of private lake frontage and bordering Federal Land, you'll enjoy unmatched access to nature right outside your door. A full walk-out basement offers excellent storage or future finishing potential. Located just minutes from Tippy Dam, the Manistee River, and thousands of acres of public land, this is a dream location for fishing, kayaking, boating, mushroom hunting, hiking, ORV trails, and year-round outdoor adventure. Conveniently located between Manistee and Cadillac, with Little River Casino just a short drive away. Don't miss this opportunity to own your own Up North retreat!
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. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to live close to nature’s playground.
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. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to live close to nature’s 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.
