8828 Meskill STS, Columbus Township, MI 48063
Est. $3,868/mo with current taxes · · See the breakdown
About this home
Welcome to your own private retreat! This distinctive 2,500 sq. ft. log-cabin-style home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 7.88 beautiful acres, combining rustic character with plenty of space inside and out. A classic wraparound porch welcomes you home, while the newly finished back deck provides another great spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Inside, you'll find warm wood accents, cathedral ceilings, a striking stone fireplace and an inviting morning room filled with natural light. Large upstairs bedroom windows bring in even more of the wooded views. The home also features a charming clawfoot tub plus a separate jetted tub. The property is made for enjoying the outdoors, with groomed trails winding through the woods and a .34-acre pond with aerator. A substantial 34x40 pole barn features a second floor for additional storage or workspace, plus a 10x40 lean-to with hot tub. Numerous improvements add peace of mind, including a metal roof, newer boiler, water heater, sump pump, water filtration system and reverse-osmosis system. The exterior was painted in 2023. The property is also equipped with electric fencing. If you've been looking for acreage, privacy, character and room for all the toys, this one checks a lot of boxes-a true country setting with the warmth and personality of a log-cabin home. Contingent on Sellers purchase of another home that is known to them.
Monthly payment
The tax line is the seller's current bill from the MLS. Michigan uncaps the taxable value the year after a sale, so tap See uncapped taxes for what a buyer will likely pay then.The uncapped tax line is this home's bill after it uncaps: half the price times 23.59 mills, the 2025 homestead rate here. Insurance is a $2,400/yr placeholder and PMI 0.55% of the loan below 20% down. An estimate, not a loan quote.
The facts
| Price | $550,000 |
| Beds | 4 |
| Baths | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square feet | 2,554 |
| Type | Single family residence |
| Subdivision | COUNTRY |
| County | StClair |
| MLS # | 58050218858 |
| Listed | 2026-08-17 |
| Days on market | 2 |
| Year built | 1989 |
| Possession | 16–29 days after closing |
| Stories | 1.5 stories |
| Heating | Forced air, Natural gas |
| Foundation | Basement |
| Garage spaces | 2.0 |
| Water / Sewer | Well / Septic |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Parcel number | 160104004400 |
| Listing office | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty SCS |
Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours
| This seller today | You, the year after buying | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable value | — | about $275,000 |
| Yearly property tax | $3,743 | about $6,486 |
Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. That's about $2,743 a year more than this seller pays. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $190,000. Your taxable value resets to the SEV the year after you buy, and assessors usually raise it to about half the sale price. Estimate uses Columbus Township's 2025 homestead rate of 23.59 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Columbus Township's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.
Location
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