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5240 W Four Mile Rd, Irons, MI, 49644

1beds
1baths
768sqft
$399,900
$521price/sqft
$3,136/moest. monthly cost
$125,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

If privacy and seclusion are at the top of your wish list, this charming cottage south of Irons on 20 wooded acres is a must-see. Built in 2022, the home offers a spacious one-bedroom layout, with a generously sized bedroom that could easily be converted into two bedrooms if desired. The open living and dining area provides plenty of room for family gatherings and entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the large rear deck, relax around the firepit, or take advantage of the detached two-car garage for storage and convenience. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, hunting retreat, or peaceful getaway, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and privacy.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
36
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Baldwin Elementary SchoolGrades PK-511.4 mi
3/10
4/10
Baldwin Senior High SchoolGrades 9-1211.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2022

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cabin
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Laundry Closet

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Carpet

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 768
  • Total interior livable area: 768 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0600701700

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 20 Acres
  • Features: Level,Recreational,Tillable,Wooded
  • Lot size dimensions: 657 x 1305

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Cold Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters in Lake County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,022$24,264
Home Insurance *$188$2,256
Property Taxes $738$8,856
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$3,136$37,632
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$107,520/yr
40% on housing$94,080/yr
45% on housing$83,626/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 1.6%
1.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.0%
0.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$521This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49644$146
Lake County$96

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49644
Lake County$150

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-12Listed for sale$399,900
2007-07-25Sold$30,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSally Belman
BrokerageBig River Properties

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