$1,449,000

10765 Nichols Rd Holton, MI 49425

Estimated payment $8,306/month

Total Views 2,710
7 Beds
6.5 Baths
3,282 Sq Ft
$441 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Docks
  • Water Fountains
  • 2-minute walk to Blue Lake County Park

About This Home

Big Blue Cottages: Your Lakeside Legacy Awaits on Big Blue Lake-Escape to your paradise at beautiful Big Blue Lake in Michigan. This exceptional property invites you to own a thriving vacation rental business while fully embracing the idyllic lake life. Imagine waking up to serene lake views and ending your days with breathtaking sunsets that paint the sky.
The Best of Both Worlds: Live on Site:
Reside in a lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, which includes a garage and extra storage sheds for your convenience.
Thriving Vacation Rental Business:
Manage five charming knotty pine cottages, each offering comfortable accommodations and stunning views of the lake.
Flexible Income Potential:
Rent out the owner's home for additional income or enjoy it as your personal retreat. **Excellent Investment Opportunity**
1. **Established Rental Business:** This property is currently operating as a successful short-term rental, providing immediate income potential.
2. **High Demand for Lakefront Properties:** There is a strong demand for vacation rentals in popular West Michigan areas, such as Big Blue Lake, especially for properties with direct lake access.
3. **Diverse Income Streams:** With five individual cottages, you have the flexibility to accommodate various group sizes and generate income from multiple sources.
4. **Positive Market Trends:** West Michigan's tourism industry is thriving, attracting visitors from across the country, particularly those seeking lakefront experiences.
5. **Potential for Appreciation:** Well-maintained lakefront properties in desirable areas tend to appreciate in value over time, offering long-term investment benefits.
**Lifestyle and Personal Enjoyment**
1. **Lakeshore Living:** Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Big Blue Lake, known for its breathtaking sunsets and recreational opportunities.
2. **Access to Amenities:** Indulge in water sports, fishing, yard games, bonfires, and more, all right at your doorstep.
3. **Ideal for Personal Use:** Use the cottages for personal getaways to create cherished memories with family and friends.
4. **Flexibility and Freedom:** Choose to rent out the cottages when you're not using them, allowing you to generate income while still enjoying the benefits of lakefront ownership.
5. **Community and Relaxation:** Experience the friendly and relaxed atmosphere of Holton, Michigan, surrounded by nature's beauty.

Listing Agent

Buffy Jo Schictel

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven License #6501425881 Listed on: 07/31/2025

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,028

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.86 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 85x378x106x439
  • Private Waterfront
  • 160 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R1, R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,282 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Water Fountains
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,028

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin, Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 85x378x106x439
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3282.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 7028.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R1
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 160.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Radiant: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape:Fountain: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3282.0
  • Water:Private Water: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • Sewer Private Sewer3: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Slab
  • LivingArea: 3282.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Block, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 1449000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Recreational
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Big Blue Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Tandem, Garage Faces Rear, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Rear: Yes
  • Parking Features Tandem2: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Main Level
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Private Water, Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.86
  • Lot Size Area: 0.86
  • Lot Dimensions: 85x378x106x439
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 37462.0
  • Zoning Description: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7028.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,027 $164,200 $0 $0
2024 $1,560 $133,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,500 $127,900 $0 $0
2022 $6,896 $143,500 $0 $0
2021 $6,697 $142,300 $0 $0
2020 $6,622 $138,000 $0 $0
2019 $6,517 $134,300 $0 $0
2018 $6,364 $121,900 $0 $0
2017 $6,231 $117,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,433 $121,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $132,900 $0 $0
2014 -- $132,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $129,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $1,449,000 -- $441 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $10,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $200,000 None Available
Land Contract -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25038308

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 04-775-000-0025-00