$225,000
Brethren, MI 49619
MLS# 26047244
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Property Description
Welcome to your Northern Michigan off-grid hobby farm! This peaceful county property offers the opportunity to embrace a simpler lifestyle surrounded by open space, productive ground.& the beauty of rural Brethren. Formerly operated as a successful produce market, the property offers approximately 8.72 acres with established areas the growing food. The centerpiece is a 32' x 56' insulated main building features 10' sidewalls, an interior steel finish, spacious front entry, side storage, & office work area-providing flexibility for farming, storage, market sales, or even a home-based agricultural operation. There is an additional 14' x 24' storage building for supplies & equipment. A newer 5" well provides an excellent water source, while the property offers the independence & rural character sought by those looking for an off-grid lifestyle. With tillable ground, outbuildings, established growing areas, & a desirable country setting, this property is ready for the next chapter.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Chief Road
Municipality: Brown Twp
Ownership Type: Private Owned
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/Acre: 25802.75
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
General Property Info
Property Sub-Type: Acreage
Lot Dimensions: 636, 677, 647, 674
Road Frontage: 1310
Waterfront: No
School District: Onekama
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 379843
Lot Acres: 8.72
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 38800
SEV: 38800
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 176
Tax Year: 2026
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: Unknown
Zoning: Farm Improved
Tax ID #: 03-011-011-45
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to your Northern Michigan off-grid hobby farm! This peaceful county property offers the opportunity to embrace a simpler lifestyle surrounded by open space, productive ground.& the beauty of rural Brethren. Formerly operated as a successful produce market, the property offers approximately 8.72 acres with established areas the growing food. The centerpiece is a 32' x 56' insulated main building features 10' sidewalls, an interior steel finish, spacious front entry, side storage, & office work area-providing flexibility for farming, storage, market sales, or even a home-based agricultural operation. There is an additional 14' x 24' storage building for supplies & equipment. A newer 5" well provides an excellent water source, while the property offers the independence & rural character sought by those looking for an off-grid lifestyle. With tillable ground, outbuildings, established growing areas, & a desirable country setting, this property is ready for the next chapter.
Legal: PT SW 1/4, COM AT SW COR OF SD SEC, TH N01(DEGREES)45'15
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Current Use
Agricultural: 1
Lot Description
Cleared: 1
Corner Lot: 1
Tillable: 1
Other Structures
Pole Barn: 1
Storage Shed: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Utilities Attached
None: 1
Sewer
None: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Docs at List Office
Aerial Photo: 1
Possession
Close Plus 6 to 29 Days: 1
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Manistee
Street #: 10022
Street Name: Coates
Suffix: Highway
State: MI
Zip Code: 49619
Zip (4): 9716
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $225,000
List Price: $225,000
Listing Date: 2026-09-04
Remarks Misc
Directions: From US 31- go East on Coates Highway to the corner of Chief and Coates, property is on the northeast corner. From Brethren take Highbridge road to Coates Hwy and go west to the corner of Coates and Chief. From M55 take detour on to Warfield road to Coates Hwy.
Property Features
Current Use: Agricultural
Lot Description: Cleared; Corner Lot; Tillable
Other Structures: Pole Barn; Storage Shed
Street Type: Paved; Public
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available
Utilities Attached: None
Sewer: None
Water: Well
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Sale Conditions: None
Docs at List Office: Aerial Photo
Possession: Close Plus 6 to 29 Days; Negotiable
Supplements
Whether you're dreaming of a small homestead, hobby farm, farm stand, garden operation, or a peaceful rural retreat, this unique property offers endless possibilities. Located on the corner of Coates Highway & Chief road, just outside of Brethren, you're surrounded by the quiet countryside of Manistee county while remaining within convenient reach of area communities and outdoor recreation. Come experience the possibilities and make this one-of-kind country property your own. Bring your plans, ideas, and vision...
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate - Onekama
Listing Agent: Kurt Dawdy
Last Updated: September - 12 - 2026
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