Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
1,104
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
811,087
Status:
Pending
Current Price:
$220,000
List Date:
12/22/2025
Last Modified:
12/22/2025
12497 Chicago Avenue, Wellston, MI 49689
New Listing
$220,000
Description
Step into history with this farmhouse originally moved from Chicago on the Highbridge Railroad and now updated for comfort. Adjacent to Manistee Nat'l Forest, nestled on 18.62 acres of hardwoods and pine, this property offers 1.5 miles of private ORV and snowmobile trails winding through your own backyard. Recent 2024 updates include a new roof, fresh paint inside and out, and new windows. The home offers 4-5 bedrooms, with two newly theme remodeled, plus a new main floor bath with penny-tile floor. Remodel started, just waiting for your personal finishes! A new dog shed keeps your pups safe and comfy while you are away. Outdoor enthusiasts love the proximity of Pine Creek for fishing and abundant wildlife that makes for incredible hunting. Whether you're looking for a family home or weekend retreat, this one-of-a-kind property combines history, charm, and adventure-all in one peaceful northern escape
More Information MLS# 25057205
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Huff Road
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Norman Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 199.28
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 635 x 1431 x 727 x 1415
Road Frontage: 635
Garage Y/N: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1104
SqFt Above Grade: 1104
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 744
Building Total SqFt: 1848
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 18.62
Lot Square Footage: 811087
Year Built: 1910
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 61447
SEV: 79000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1869
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none
Tax ID #: 10-106-200-01
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Step into history with this farmhouse originally moved from Chicago on the Highbridge Railroad and now updated for comfort. Adjacent to Manistee Nat'l Forest, nestled on 18.62 acres of hardwoods and pine, this property offers 1.5 miles of private ORV and snowmobile trails winding through your own backyard. Recent 2024 updates include a new roof, fresh paint inside and out, and new windows. The home offers 4-5 bedrooms, with two newly theme remodeled, plus a new main floor bath with penny-tile floor. Remodel started, just waiting for your personal finishes! A new dog shed keeps your pups safe and comfy while you are away. Outdoor enthusiasts love the proximity of Pine Creek for fishing and abundant wildlife that makes for incredible hunting. Whether you're looking for a family home or weekend retreat, this one-of-a-kind property combines history, charm, and adventure-all in one peaceful northern escape
Legal: THAT PORTION NE FRAC 1/4 OF NW FRAC 1/4 LYING E OF HUFF RD, EXC 1 RD ALG E SIDE. 18.62 A*M/L SEC 6 T21N R14W SALE(70) 3294 098
Lot Description
Adj. to Public Land: 1
Level: 1
Recreational: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Unpaved: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Heat Source
Propane: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Window Unit(s): 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 360
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 744
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 744
Driveway
Unpaved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Screens: 1
Additional Items
Iron Water FIlter: 1
LP Tank Owned: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Filtration System Owned: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Linoleum: 1
Tile: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Landscape
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Farmhouse: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Manistee
Street #: 12497
Street Name: Chicago
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49689
Zip (4): 9736
Area: MasonOceanaManistee - O
OfficeContract Info
Status: Pending
List Price: $220,000
Current Price: $220,000
Listing Date: 2025-11-07
Remarks Misc
Directions: M55 to Huff Road, turn north.
Go all the way on winding Huff Rd to Chicago Ave, turn right.
Property is the corner acreage, first driveway on the right.
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2025-11-17
Property Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Basement
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Adj. to Public Land; Level; Recreational; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Phone Connected
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
Additional Items: Iron Water FIlter; LP Tank Owned; Window Treatments
Appliances: Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Water Filtration System Owned
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
Water Heater: Electric
Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum; Tile
Security Features: Security System
Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Public; Unpaved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Kitchen
Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
Level: Main
Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Primary Bathroom
Level: Main
Bedroom 3
Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
Level: Upper
Bonus Room
Level: Upper
Documents
Seller's Disclosure ›
Listing Office:
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
Listing Agent:
Cathy French
Last Updated: December - 22 - 2025
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