Move-In Ready Country Retreat on 5 Acres!
Escape to peace and privacy with this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch nestled off a beautiful tree-lined drive in the highly sought-after North Branch School District. Warm and inviting, this home offers beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning stove, an updated bath, added bonus there is a dry, finishable basement—ready for your personal touch.
Step outside to enjoy the deck overlooking mature gardens, fruit trees, and inviting country views. Perfect for hobby farming, horses, or simply wide-open living, the property is exceptionally equipped with a 60x40 pole barn plus 20' addition, featuring mostly concrete floors, water and plenty of room for horse stalls, a tack room, hay storage, and a chicken coop. You'll also find two additional outbuildings and three paddocks/pastures, offering excellent flexibility for animals, storage, or workshop space.
Major updates provide peace of mind, including a newer roof, windows, furnace, central air, well, and a generator plug-in. A spacious 2.5-car attached garage completes this well-maintained homestead.
A perfect blend of comfort, acreage, and practical amenities—ready for you to move right in and enjoy country living at its finest!
Pending
$285,000
789 W Castle Rd, Fostoria, MI 48435
3beds
1,175sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
5 Acres Lot
$277,600 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two additional outbuildingsUpdated bathBeautiful hardwood floorsNewer roofCozy wood-burning stoveCentral air
- 86 days |
- 46 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kim Hart 810-537-2047,
Hart Realty 989-635-0021
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251055452
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 X 9
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 50
- Dimensions: 5 X 10
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14 X 9
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 12 X 22
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 X 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Washer
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,175 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,175
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 303 x 703 x 301 x 707
Details
- Parcel number: 00600600600
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Poured, Sump Pump
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fostoria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,687
- Annual tax amount: $4,672
- Date on market: 11/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 86 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Usda Loan,Va Loan
Estimated market value
$277,600
$264,000 - $291,000
$1,361/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2026 | Pending sale | $285,000$243/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $285,000-3.3%$243/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Listing removed | $294,800$251/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $294,8000%$251/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $294,900-1.7%$251/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $299,900-7.7%$255/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $324,900-7.1%$277/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,900+66.6%$298/sqft |
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| 9/11/2020 | Sold | $210,000+16.7%$179/sqft |
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| 6/8/2020 | Pending sale | $179,900$153/sqft |
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| 6/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $179,900+14.2%$153/sqft |
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| 8/21/2017 | Sold | $157,500-1.5%$134/sqft |
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| 7/5/2017 | Pending sale | $159,900$136/sqft |
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| 6/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $159,900+68%$136/sqft |
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| 8/14/2012 | Sold | $95,200+18.3%$81/sqft |
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| 1/22/2009 | Sold | $80,500-92.9%$69/sqft |
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| 7/11/2008 | Sold | $1,129,504$961/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,672 +8.6% | $119,100 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $4,300 +5.4% | $120,100 +10.3% |
| 2023 | $4,078 +4.9% | $108,900 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $3,888 +115.9% | $92,100 +1.8% |
| 2021 | $1,801 | $90,500 +22.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $73,900 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $1,346 +0.6% | $68,800 +8.3% |
| 2017 | $1,338 | $63,500 +11.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $57,000 +3.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $55,300 +9.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $50,700 +2.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $49,600 +1.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $48,700 -10.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,500 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $58,800 -14% |
| 2009 | -- | $68,400 -18.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $83,900 -3% |
| 2007 | -- | $86,500 +6.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $81,200 +10.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $73,400 +0.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $73,000 +0.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $72,800 +5.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,100 +4.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $66,200 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,576/mo
Principal & interest
$1341
Property taxes
$235
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 48435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10North Branch Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 7.7 mi
- 6/10Ruth Fox Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 8 mi
- 6/10North Branch High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi
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