$589,900
PENDING

319 Old Trail Dr Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Estimated payment $3,986/month

Total Views 5,221
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,353 Sq Ft
$436 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Ranch Style House
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Stunning Lakefront Living on Highly Desired Old Trail Dr - Houghton Lake Welcome to your dream lakefront retreat! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is perfectly situated on the coveted Old Trail Drive along the shores of majestic Houghton Lake. When you step inside, you'll be captivated by soaring cathedral ceilings and breathtaking panoramic views of the water through the expansive windows. Designed with entertaining and relaxed lakefront living in mind, the open-concept main living area and kitchen flow seamlessly creating the perfect space for family gatherings, summer parties, or cozy evenings by the lake. This home features modern upgrades throughout including new Metal Roof, new natural gas Boiler/On-Demand Hot Water Heater, new Appliances, new whole home Generac Generator and is equipped with smart WiFi-enabled features offering modern added convenience and security. Outside the magic continues with a 25' x 33' garage plus an attached 25' x 22' pole barn (both have new garage doors) plenty of room to store your cars, lake toys, tools and everything in between. Just a few steps from your front yard, you'll find yourself immersed in lake life swimming, boating, jet skiing, or casting a line right from your own shoreline. This is more than a home, it's a lifestyle and comes with a powered boat lift ready for you to start enjoying Lake Life!

Listing Agent

James Theisen

Midge & Co License #MISPE-6501407354 Listed on: 07/03/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 185
  • Waterfront

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,353 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Sandy Shores Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0036700650000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,268

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Structure Style: 1 Story
  • Total Tax Amount: 9268
  • Total Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Mail City: Houghton Lake
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Fireplace
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 20 x 10
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 9 x 10
  • Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 8
  • Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First, Flooring: Wood
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: First
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 11
  • Kitchen Floor Covering: Wood
  • Laundry: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 9 x 6
  • Laundry Room Floor Covering: Ceramic
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 25
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1353
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1353

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Crawl
  • Frontage: 40
  • Lake Name: Houghton Lake
  • Road: City/County
  • Water Features: Lake Frontage, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Sideof Street: S
  • Frontage Type: Water

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Private Well
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0036700650000
  • Lot Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft.
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 185
  • Acreage: 0.2
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $5,792.00
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $3,476.00
  • Total Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $9,268.00
  • SEV Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Houghton Lake Comm Schools

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 $9,268 $227,200 $0 $0
2024 $5,792 $185,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,465 $185,800 $0 $0
2022 $4,215 $158,400 $0 $0
2021 $3,916 $140,900 $0 $0
2020 $237 $0 $0 $0
2019 $237 $0 $0 $0
2018 $246 $103,600 $0 $0
2016 $2,179 $91,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $86,600 $0 $0
2014 -- $83,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $77,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2025 07/03/25 For Sale $589,900 -- $436 / Sq Ft
Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $420,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $10,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $319,900 --
Warranty Deed $180,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $319,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $319,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 50180569

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 003-670-065-0000