Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,176 sqft
34981 Cottage Road, Chassell, MI 49916
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.15 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$153/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

What a beautiful waterfront home with year round access. Sunrises on a rarely for sale Otter Lake in Portage Township. Everything you need to enjoy year round residency. Wood fired sauna, heated work shop, 30x30 heated garage, carport, walk out basement with high ceilings could be finished into anything you desire. Home has propane hot water baseboard heat and back up wood burning boiler. Bedrooms are large with plenty of closet space. Main floor laundry with open concept kitchen, dining and living...What a beautiful waterfront home with year round access. Sunrises on a rarely for sale Otter Lake in Portage Township. Everything you need to enjoy year round residency. Wood fired sauna, heated work shop, 30x30 heated garage, carport, walk out basement with high ceilings could be finished into anything you desire. Home has propane hot water baseboard heat and back up wood burning boiler. Bedrooms are large with plenty of closet space. Main floor laundry with open concept kitchen, dining and living room to enjoy the view. Whether you pack a bag to stay for the weekend or make this your permanent home, you will enjoy the beauty of this pristine lake all year long. Brown Trout, Bullhead, Crappie, Large mouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Small mouth Bass, Sucker, Walleye, Yellow Perch can be caught right from your dock. Otter Lake also has an Ice Fishing Derby every year, with the Sportsman's club and home made cooking is served at the Feed Mill Restaurant 2 miles down the road in Tapiola. This is a rare find it won't last long. Property to include a lawn tractor and garden tools, snow blower, rolling boat dock and other power tools as well as the furniture and 2 year old appliances. This waterfront home is 17 minutes from Houghton!
  • Listed by: TINA DEFORGE 906.361.7159 tina.deforge@c21affiliated.com • CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED
  • Listed by: TINA DEFORGE 906.361.7159 tina.deforge@c21affiliated.com • CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED
Listing closed: 10/11/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MiRealSource, MLS#: 10029924

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$252,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

90.1%

Chassell, MI

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Property Information for 34981 Cottage Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Lake
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Lot Size: 2.15 AC / 93,654 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: M26 south to Green Acres Rd, take left and follow to Onkolos Corner, continue straight to Tapiola Rd and take rt, take left of Lake Rd. continue straight onto Aldrich Rd. until you meet house at intersection of Aldrich and Cottage Rd.
  • Latitude: 46.922241
  • Longitude: -88.574278
  • MLS Area Major: Portage Twp (31024)
  • Water Body Name: Otter Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 010-011-006-00
  • Tax Year: 2017
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Carport
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.15
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1176.0
  • Building Area Total: 2352.0
  • Living Area: 1176.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1995
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Oven
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Wood, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 13x13
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 17x16
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 16.0
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 10x10
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11x12
  • Length: 11.0
  • Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 10x12
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 12.0

Property History for 34981 Cottage Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #10029924

$180,000—
Aug 15, 2018

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #10029924

—
Oct 9, 2017

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #10029924

$249,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #10029924

$180,000
08/15/2018

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #10029924

—
10/09/2017

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #10029924

$249,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 34981 Cottage Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,421 ($285 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size93,654 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHOUGHTONAPN010-011-006-00

Schools near 34981 Cottage Road

This home is within Houghton-Portage Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Houghton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Houghton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Houghton Central High School
Public9 to 12

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