Last Sold Price
3 beds1,700 sqft$82/sqft
5879 Blue Lake Road, Kalkaska, MI 49646

Description

Situated among towering pines, this charming northern Michigan home/cottage overlooks serene Little Blue Lake in the heart of northern Kalkaska County's recreational paradise. Little Blue is one in a three-lake chain including North and Big Blue Lakes. Together they offer wonderful all sports boating, excellent fishing for trout, bass and panfish and peaceful areas for kayaking and swimming. It's central location is ideal for fly fishing on The AuSable or Manistee Rivers, snowmobiling and atv riding...Situated among towering pines, this charming northern Michigan home/cottage overlooks serene Little Blue Lake in the heart of northern Kalkaska County's recreational paradise. Little Blue is one in a three-lake chain including North and Big Blue Lakes. Together they offer wonderful all sports boating, excellent fishing for trout, bass and panfish and peaceful areas for kayaking and swimming. It's central location is ideal for fly fishing on The AuSable or Manistee Rivers, snowmobiling and atv riding 100's of miles of area trails, skiing or golfing at Schuss/Shanty Creek, dining and shopping in Gaylord or slightly longer trips to Petoskey or Traverse City. The home itself offers abundant natural light, an open floorplan, main floor laundry and bedrooms, a large loft and expansive water views.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/25/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mary C Janik • Homewaters, LLC
    P: (231)-384-1207 maryjanik@torchlake.com

Property Details for 5879 Blue Lake Road

Status
MLS #
78001106436
Days on Market
3896
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1988
Lot Size
0.62 AC / 27,007 SF
Architectural Style
Other
Waterfront Features
Dock Facilities, Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

Listing Courtesy of Homewaters, LLC

Sold By Coldwell Banker Schmidt-402

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Building Information for 5879 Blue Lake Road

Stories-Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,007 SF

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Property Information for 5879 Blue Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 44.799564
  • Longitude: -84.893343
  • MLS Area Major: Area40041Blue Lake Twp
  • Water Body Name: Little Blue Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 00202700205
  • Tax Legal Description: PARCEL B: COMM AT THE NE COR OF SEC 27 T28N-R5W TH W 1329.65 FT TO A MEANDER COR ALG THE SHORE OF LITTLE BLUE LAKE TH S 38 DEG 20'11"W 113.59 FT ALG SHORE TO POB TH S 32 DEG 19'35"W 105.11 FT ALG THE SHORE OF LITTLE BLUE LAKE TO A MEANDER COR ALG THE INLE
School Information
  • High School District: Kalkaska
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 151
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irreg
  • Water Frontage Feet: 151.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Water View, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 68800.0
  • Living Area: 1700.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1700.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Year Built: 1988
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Wood
  • Levels: One And One Half
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Heating: Hot Water, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Entrance Foyer
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Window Features: Skylights
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Room 3
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Room 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 5
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 5879 Blue Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 25, 2013

Sold

Realcomp #78001106436

$140,000
Aug 31, 2013

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001106436

Apr 18, 2012

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78001106436

$164,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2013

Sold

Realcomp #78001106436

$140,000
08/31/2013

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78001106436

04/18/2012

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78001106436

$164,900

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Schools near 5879 Blue Lake Road

This home is within Kalkaska Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rapid City Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Birch Street Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kalkaska Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kalkaska High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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