$125,700
SOLD JAN 9, 2025

3700 Forest Dr Hale, MI 48739

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,028 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Private Dock
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Sandy Beach
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2025

VERTICAL LOG LAKEFRONT HOME! 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage with 60 feet of beautiful frontage on main part of 186 acre George Lake! There is a newer septic and a newer well but home itself could use some updates and TLC. Wood fireplace in living area will help keep you warm and bedrooms and bath on both floors of this home. Home is move-in ready with full log interior and some furnishings included and a dock for your boat. Located in super nice recreational area and near the Rifle River Rec area and state lands for the hunter or snowmobile and ATV riding.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenifer Johnson

C.A.HANES REALTY- M33 Listed on: 10/21/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenifer Johnson

C.A.HANES REALTY- M33 Listed on: 10/21/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,761

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 80
  • Private Waterfront
  • 60 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Sandy Beach
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,028 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Water Views
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Property is near a lake
  • Private Dock

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Shady Shores Park Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,761

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Percent Of Remodel: 10
  • Estimated Year Built: 1933
  • Construction: Full Log, Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Qtr Section: SW
  • Section Number: 8
  • Year Updated: 1980
  • Year Renovated: 1980
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1933

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Drapes, Electric Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceilings
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 08x09, On Level: Main Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 18x10, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 08x10, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Shared
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Main Floor
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 08x10, On Level: Main Floor
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14x19, On Level: Main Floor
  • Other Room: Dimensions: 06x17, On Level: Main Floor
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1028
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 122.28
  • Range: R 4E
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1028

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: George Lake
  • Exterior Finish: Aluminum, Log Siding
  • Foundation: Block
  • Lake Size: 186 Acres
  • Number Of Acres: 0.11
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Inland Lake, Water View, Private Dock, Sandy Bottom, Public Lake
  • Waterfront Frontage: 60

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Wall
  • Laundry: On Level: None, Flooring: None
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV, Cable Internet
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Shady Shores Park

Schools

  • School District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 21
  • Percent Open: 98
  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Cleared, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 80
  • Parcel Description: Subdivision
  • Percent Wooded: 2
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Summer Taxes: 432.09
  • Taxable Value: 35423
  • Total Taxes: 1760.69
  • Winter Taxes: 1328.60
  • Year Summer: 2024
  • Year Winter: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Sold $125,700 -16.2% $122 / Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 For Sale $150,000 -- $146 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1928355

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS