1 bed900 sqft$917/sqft
7969 Channel Road, Petoskey, MI 49770
Est: $4,324/moGet pre-approved

Description

Rare opportunity to own 100 feet of waterfront on Michigan's celebrated Inland Waterway! The charming rustic cabin offers the perfect Up North getaway with and open living and dining area, kitchen, full bath and a spacious loft for sleeping accommodations. Enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, and easy access to Crooked Lake, Pickerel Lake, Burt Lake, Mullett Lake, and Lake Huron from your own shoreline. Whether you're looking for a seasonal retreat, a waterfront cottage to enjoy today, or the ideal...Rare opportunity to own 100 feet of waterfront on Michigan's celebrated Inland Waterway! The charming rustic cabin offers the perfect Up North getaway with and open living and dining area, kitchen, full bath and a spacious loft for sleeping accommodations. Enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, and easy access to Crooked Lake, Pickerel Lake, Burt Lake, Mullett Lake, and Lake Huron from your own shoreline. Whether you're looking for a seasonal retreat, a waterfront cottage to enjoy today, or the ideal location for your future dream home, this property offers exceptional potential. Conveniently located just minutes from Petoskey, Alanson, Harbor Springs, golf, dining, and year-round recreation. Experience the beauty and lifestyle of Northern Michigan!
LISTING UPDATED: 07/31/2026 11:36 AM

  1. Listed by Susan Finley • Lake Homes Realty, LLC
    P: (866) 525-3466 sfinley@lakehomes.com

Property Details for 7969 Channel Road

Status
MLS #
78080071531
Days on Market
29
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
View
Water
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
All Sports Lake, Dock Facilities, Water Access Rights, Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 7969 Channel Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF

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$4,324 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,193

Property Taxes

$131

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 7969 Channel Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: R004
  • Directions: From Petoskey, take Pickerel Lake Road. It turns into Channel Road, and house is on the left.
  • Latitude: 45.408614
  • Longitude: -84.805779
  • MLS Area Major: Springvale Twp (24014)
  • Water Body Name: Crooked Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 141721300017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $68,566.00
  • Tax Legal Description: COM AT S 1/4 COR, TH W 1320 FT, N 432 FT, TH N59*E ALG C/L OF ROAD 217.5 FT FOR POB, TH N59*E 50 FT, N31*W 211 FT TO SHR OF LAKE, TH SW'LY ALG SHR TO PT 200 FT N31*W FROM POB, PT OF LAUGHBAUMS SURVEY OF GOVT LOT 6. tax IDs: 14-17-21-300-017 & -018
School Information
  • High School District: Petoskey
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 100
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 200
  • Water Frontage Feet: 100.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Water View
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 188600.0
  • Living Area: 900.0
  • Building Area Total: 900.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 900.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1940
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Mound Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 17x9
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 9x10
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 18x9
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Loft
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 7969 Channel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80071531

$825,000
Jul 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080071531

$825,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80071531

$825,000
07/18/2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080071531

$825,000

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

Public Records for 7969 Channel Road

Taxable ValueLand$112,500Additions-Total$112,500
Tax Record2024$1,576 ($131 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size10,377 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningEC SRCountyEMMETAPN14-17-21-300-018

Schools near 7969 Channel Road

This home is within Public Schools Of Petoskey.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Petoskey Montessori Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Petoskey Middle School
Public6 to 8

Petoskey High School
Public9 to 12

Ottawa Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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7969 Channel Road is a single family home for sale in Petoskey, MI 49770. This property was listed for sale on July 18, 2026 by Lake Homes Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $825,000. This listing's school district is Public Schools Of Petoskey. Nearby schools include Petoskey Montessori Elementary School, Petoskey Middle School and Petoskey High School. 7969 Channel Road is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 900 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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