$699,000
North Branch, MI 48461
MLS# 25018782
5 beds | 3 baths | 5000 sqft
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Property Description
Your family's homesteading paradise awaits on this 23-acre, 5,000 square foot dream home. The picturesque, winding, ¼ mile-long driveway brings you to a classic farmhouse with a wrap-around porch, perfectly placed on a hill in the center of the property for stunning views and complete wooded privacy. The acres of yard-space surrounding the house are ideal for children to safely run and play in summer, climb in the tree house in the autumn, or enjoy the many sledding hills in winter. This classic farmhouse, known as 'The Christmas House in the Woods,' is both spacious and cozy. The stunning knotty pine great room features soaring cathedral ceilings and a hand-crafted natural fireplace.
Details
Location Property Info
County: Lapeer
Street #: 4991
Street Name: MIllis
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 48461
Area: Lapeer County - 30
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $699,000
Current Price: $699,000
Listing Date: 2025-04-30
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Dimensions: TBD
Year Built: 2004
Road Frontage: 68
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 15
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5000
SqFt Above Grade: 5000
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 2000
Building Total SqFt: 5000
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: North Branch
Elementary School: North Branch Elementary School
# of Outbuildings: 2
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 006-027-021-04
Taxable Value: 231194
SEV: 277800
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6087
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Zoning: Residential
Remarks Misc
Directions: General Directions to 4991 Millis Rd, North Branch, MI 48461:
From M-53 (Van Dyke Rd) in Marlette or Imlay City, head west on M-90 (North Branch Rd) toward North Branch. In the village of North Branch, turn south onto Millis Rd. Continue approximately 2 miles—the home will be on the west (right-hand) side of the road.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 2200
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 2800
Basement Rooms
Total Basement SQFT: 2080
Property Features
Water Type: Stream/Creek
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Asphalt
Windows: Screens
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Ravine; Rolling Hills; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Mud Room Access
Fireplace: Family Room; Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Basement Plumbed for Bath; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Generator; Generator Hook-up; Sump Pump; Vaulted Ceilings; Whirlpool Tub; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Electric
Exterior Features: Balcony; Scrn Porch; Other
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Tile; Wood
Other Equipment: Generator
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio; Porch(es); Screened
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Pool: Above Ground
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side
Architectural Style: Cape Cod; Traditional
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Gravel
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
This classic farmhouse, known as 'The Christmas House in the Woods,' is both spacious and cozy. The stunning knotty pine great room features soaring cathedral ceilings and a hand-crafted natural fireplace. The connected loft area provides space for children to enjoy while still being within earshot of everyone downstairs. Windows around the great room feature spacious views in all directions. The flowing stream that cuts through the back part of the property can be enjoyed from the kitchen and dining room windows.
Built in 2004, the house features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a great room, a den, a mud-room, and more. Much of the interior is finished with hand-stained knotty pine walls and hardwood floors. All the appliances and mechanicals are new in 2022, including propane furnace, central AC, septic pumps, electrical, and more.
Please note that the Acreage was downsized from 43 Acres to 23 Acres recently as the back parcel are removed from the offering.
Acres of field space in the front of the property provide opportunities for expansive gardens, animal coralls, pastureland, and more. The deep woods in the back of the property are ideal for hunting, trapping, camping, and hiking.
This amazing property is your family's gathering place, your homesteading hobby farm, and your Up-North hunting property rolled into one. The sellers are being forced to leave due to employment demands, opening the door for another family to call this wonderful place home.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width |
| Kitchen | 15.00 | 15.00 | 11.00 | Main | 11.00 |
| Dining Room | 15.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | Main | 10.00 |
| Living Room | 21.00 | 21.00 | 19.00 | Main | 19.00 |
| Office | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | Main | 16.00 |
| Laundry | 16.00 | 16.00 | 15.00 | Main | 15.00 |
| Bathroom 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 8.00 | Main | 8.00 |
| Primary Bedroom | 15.00 | 15.00 | 17.00 | Main | 17.00 |
| Primary Bathroom | 12.00 | 12.00 | 8.00 | Main | 8.00 |
| Other | 12.00 | 12.00 | 7.00 | Main | 7.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 15.00 | Main | 15.00 |
| Bedroom 3 | 16.00 | 16.00 | 13.00 | Main | 13.00 |
| Bedroom 4 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 27.00 | Upper | 27.00 |
| Bedroom 5 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 19.00 | Upper | 19.00 |
| Bathroom 3 | 8.00 | 8.00 | 6.00 | Upper | 6.00 |
| Loft | 27.00 | 27.00 | 26.00 | Upper | 26.00 |
Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC
Listing Agent: Julie Fagan
Last Updated: January - 03 - 2026
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