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    1306 N Tippy Dam Rd Wellston, MI 49689

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    For Sale
    $1,100,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Wellston, MI

    Lot size:
    22.24 Acres
    Days on Market:
    7
    Last Refresh:
    Feb 1 at 6:06 am

    Property Features for 1306 N Tippy Dam Rd

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Rooms
    Bathroom 2, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 10, Bathroom 8, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 15, Bathroom 14, Bathroom 13, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 11, Bathroom 12, Bedroom 10, Bedroom 11, Basement, Bathroom 7, Bathroom 6, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 12, Bathroom 9, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 7, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3
    Bedrooms
    12
    APN
    05-136-400-10
    Parking
    30
    Parking features
    Paved or Surfaced
    Basement
    Crawl Space, Full
    Lot size
    22.24 Acres

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Electricity Available
    Sewer type
    Septic Tank
    Heating system
    Forced Air
    Cooling system
    Window Unit(s)
    Water source
    Well
    Water front
    1

    Building Details

    Year built
    1935
    Number of units
    5
    Building materials
    Wood Siding
    Roof type
    Composition

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    Listing Contact
    Bob Budreau

    GREENRIDGE Realty-Ludington (231) 843-6868

    Listing agent Bob Budreau (231) 690-8127

    Listing date Jan 26, 2026

    MLS# 25036122

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Tippy Dam Lodge Retreat

    Tippy Dam Lodge is a unique retreat located in Michigan's Manistee National Forest. Constructed over 30 years ago, this property can accommodate up to 22 guests and includes three log-built structures: sleeping quarters, a recreational/conference center, and a kitchen/dining room building equipped with commercial appliances. Situated on a ridge overlooking the Big Manistee River, the lodge provides access via 212 groomed steps to the dam and surrounding trails. The property also features two traditional-style homes, suitable for additional guests or as residences. The location provides opportunities for salmon and steelhead fishing, hiking, paddling, and snowmobiling. The lodge is located near Caberfae ski resort, Little River Casino, Lake Michigan, golf courses and ORV trails. The property spans 22.24 acres in Wellston, Manistee County, Michigan.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Recreation land

    Suggested Use

    Realty agency Hotel & Motel Travel Agency Bed & Breakfast

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Wellston
    County
    Manistee
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.942619
    Latitude
    44.257328

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Recreation land - Unique lodge in Manistee National Forest with river access.
    Where is this recreation land located?
    The property is located at 1306 N Tippy Dam Rd Wellston, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,100,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Unique lodge retreat in Manistee National Forest sleeping up to 22 guests in three log-built structures.; - Direct access (via 212 steps) to the Big Manistee River, Tippy Dam, and surrounding trails for fishing, hiking, and paddling.; - **World-class salmon and steelhead fishing** in the famed tailwaters right at the property.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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