5420 North Lake Road

Sold 9/30/19
Sold 9/30/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$173,000
2 beds800 sqft
5420 North Lake Road, Fountain, MI 49410
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.78 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$216/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

FORD LAKE frontage! A rare find with nearly 2 acres on an all sport lake with great fishing, swimming and boating. Own your own secluded spot on the lake with no close neighbors and a heavily wooded setting. This adorable little cottage has been recently renovated and is nestled in a tranquil location directly on Ford Lake. Seller would consider owner financing. This cute cottage is located between Ludington and Manistee and is also on the eastern side of Mason County which butts up to Lake County...FORD LAKE frontage! A rare find with nearly 2 acres on an all sport lake with great fishing, swimming and boating. Own your own secluded spot on the lake with no close neighbors and a heavily wooded setting. This adorable little cottage has been recently renovated and is nestled in a tranquil location directly on Ford Lake. Seller would consider owner financing. This cute cottage is located between Ludington and Manistee and is also on the eastern side of Mason County which butts up to Lake County where there are groomed trails. If you are one who enjoys the outdoors, this cottage has a lot to offer you! Please have agent present. Do no wander around the property if anyone is there. Property address is lake Ave, up to Benson Rd, Orange flags mark lines at lake/cottage, benson stakes
  • Listed by: Lori Dickenson 231.633.8417 loridickenson@hotmail.com Brokerage DRE #6505346692 • LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Listing closed: 09/30/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 19025921

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Property Information for 5420 North Lake Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,897 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Mason County
  • View: Water
  • Zoning: R1- residential
  • ZoningDescription: R1- residential
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 1.78 AC / 77,537 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Benson
  • Municipality: Sheridan Twp
  • Body of Water: Ford Lake
  • Directions: From US 31, north of Scottville, East on Fountain Rd, go thru Fountain, follow thru and keep east (it changes names a few times), following signs that say Ford Lake, At Ford Lake, turn left at ''Y'' on Griffin Rd, follow along lake and at split (Benson Rd in front of you) there is a 2 track (Lake Ave) to your right which follows along lake, turn here and follow to cottage.
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 5420
  • Street Direction: N
  • Street Name: Lake
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Fountain
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49410
  • County: Mason
  • Latitude: 44.051821
  • Longitude: -86.119026
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 41169.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 5301238501600
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 61600
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 315x417x97.4x410
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 800.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 800.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.78
  • Lot Square Footage: 77537.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.78
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Legal: PART 385 014 00 NEW 1992 MILLAR'S SUBDIVISION AT FORD LAKE LOTS 16, 17, 18 AND 19 AND A PART OF LOT 22 DESC AS BEG AT CORNER COMMON TO LOTS 17, 18 & 22 OF MILLAR'S SUBD AT FORD LAKE, TH N 26 DEG 56'45''W ALG LINE COMMON TO LOTS 16, 17 & 22 101.40 FT, TH S 82 DEG 43'24''W 173.59 FT, TH S 02 DEG 29'19''W ALG TRAVERSE LINE ALG FORD LAKE 97.46 FT, TH S 73 DEG 12'34''E TO SW COR OF LOT 19 167.20 FT, TH
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: Yes
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 97
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Water Fea Amenities: Dock, Private Frontage, View
  • Exterior Material: Block
  • Substructure: Slab
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Total: 4
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Living Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 800
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Main Level Primary: No
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 20.6
  • Room Width: 11.6
  • Room Description: combined with eating, Irr shape
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Width: 15.6
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.6
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.6
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 5.3
  • Room Width: 5.11
  • Room Description: irr
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, Land Contract, Purchase Money Mtg

Property History for 5420 North Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70065661

$173,000—
Sep 30, 2019

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #19025921

$173,000—
Sep 30, 2019

Sold

Realcomp #67019025921

$173,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70065661

$173,000
09/30/2019

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #19025921

$173,000
09/30/2019

Sold

Realcomp #67019025921

$173,000

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

Public Records for 5420 North Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$262,600Additions-Total$262,600
Tax Record2025$8,014 ($668 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,216 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,216 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,152 SqFtLot Size784,080 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2020Year Renovated2020CountyMASONAPN012-385-016-00

Schools near 5420 North Lake Road

This home is within Mason County Eastern Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Mason County Eastern Junior High/High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Mason County Eastern Junior High/High School
Public7 to 12

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