
Land with Home for Sale in Brethren, Michigan
12270 Griffith Rd, Brethren, MI 49619
Tucked away on 10 peaceful acres between Manistee and Onekama, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers the peaceful Northern MI lifestyle sought after by many. With cedar shake siding, a fenced-in garden and meandering trails throughout the property it truly feels like a storybook setting. Inside, refinished pine floors, new upstairs carpet and an updated master bath add comfort, while major systems including the furnace, water heater, AC, and water treatment have all been recently updated for worry-free living. Other recent updates include a new dishwasher, new water softener and new water filtration system. Easy main floor living with a main floor primary suite and main floor laundry, with two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. The screened-in porch is sure to be your new favorite morning coffee spot. Highlights in the living room include a pine board ceiling, huge picture windows and a pellet stove. The unfinished basement provides great storage space, home gym space or potential to be finished to your liking. Outside, there is a 2 car garage plus a barn with heated workshop and closed in lean-to... perfect for those with lots of gear, boats/campers and hobbyists. A fenced-in garden is ready for your homesteading dreams and established trails throughout the property feel like your private hiking paths. Surrounded by mature trees, the property backs up to a setting that feels miles from everything yet is just minutes to Portage and Bear Lakes, Lake Michigan, Crystal Mountain, and Caberfae Peaks. Hiking trails, orchards, farm markets, and blue ribbon trout streams are all nearby, and Bear Creek is within walking distance - perfect for anyone craving a Northern Michigan lifestyle built around the outdoors.
Location
- Street address
- 12270 Griffith Rd
- County
- Manistee County
- Zip code
- 49619
- School district
- Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
- Elevation
- 798 feet
Directions
U.S. 31 to Coates Road. Turn East on Coates and follow to Leckrone Rd, turn right, take left onto Griffith Road. Home is on the left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 10 acres
- MLS #
- MichRIC 26029518
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $4,732
Parcels
- 05-118-375-10
Legal description
W 1/2 W 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1/4. 9.75 A*M/L. SEC 18 T22N R14W.
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Adj to Public Land, Level, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Garage, Open
- Pool
- Porch
- Features
- SCRN Porch
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Basement
- Full
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Windows
- Insulated Windows, Screens
Interior
- Room Count
- 11
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Family Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- LP Tank Rented, Pantry
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2026 | New listing | $440,000 | — | MichRIC |








































































