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    M-55 Wellston, MI 49689

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    $320,000

    Vacant Lot/Land - Wellston, MI

    Lot size:
    75.00 Acres
    Added:
    Feb 3, 2025
    Days on Market:
    454
    Last Refresh:
    May 3 at 6:06 am

    Property Features for M-55

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Residential,Forest/Recreational,Tillable
    Exterior features
    None, Countryside View
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    75.00 Acres

    Utilities

    Water front features
    Creek, Pond, Waterfront
    Water front
    1

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Rita Rathburn

    Listing agent Rita Rathburn

    Listing office Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - TC 630 E. Front Street, Suite 200, Traverse City, MI

    Listing date Feb 3, 2025

    MLS# 1930598 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    Overview

    Wellston Land with Highway Frontage

    This property features approximately 75 acres of land that could be split, with highway frontage from the larger 150-acre parcel also listed. Petersen Creek runs through the middle of the property, which also includes two natural ponds towards the back. The land offers beautiful, private home sites on wooded acreage and opportunities for hunting. Approximately three-quarters of the property consists of mostly mature mixed forest, while the remaining quarter is open and flat. The area is known for its abundance of game, making it attractive to hunters. The property is located a half-mile east of the corner of M-55 and M-37 Highway, offering a convenient rural location between Cadillac and Manistee. Caberfae Ski Resort is nearby, and the area is known for its great ORV trails, long-distance trails, and numerous rivers and lakes. The zoning is Residential, Forest/Recreational, and Tillable, with possible future commercial use.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Recreation land

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    City
    Wellston
    County
    Manistee
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -85.931
    Latitude
    44.2166

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 75-acre vacant land with creek, ponds, and highway frontage.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at M-55 Wellston, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $320,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 75 Acres with Highway Frontage and Potential for Splitting; Petersen Creek and Two Natural Ponds; Wooded Acreage with Private Home Sites
    (231) 409-3035
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    Rita Rathburn
    Real Estate License ID: 6501239089
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    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
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