$275,000

488 McDonald Dr Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Estimated payment $1,736/month

Total Views 795
2 Beds
1 Bath
850 Sq Ft
$324 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Deck
  • Cottage
  • Lake Front
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • First Floor Utility Room

About This Home

Welcome to Houghton Hideaway! With 280 feet of shared frontage, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy the water plus dedicated dock space for a boat and two personal watercrafts. Enjoy mornings and evenings on the front patio for stunning lake views with shade provided from the retractable awning. The charm continues inside with a gas stone fireplace and a wall of windows showcasing Houghton Lake. The kitchen features granite countertops and the open concept living space makes entertaining a breeze. Life at the lake is calling- this home is ready to be your new favorite spot for making memories.

Listing Agent

Stephanie Adamson

Century 21 Realty North Houghton Lake Brokerage Phone: (989) 366-1801 License #6501433520 Listed on: 08/22/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,858

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 200x272x280x464
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Dirt Road

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 850 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Shared Private Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Municipal Utilities District Sewer

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • T23n/R3w Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 008-460-010-0000
  • Tax Block 33

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,858

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: E Houghton Lake Dr to E on Schmidt to McDonald Dr. Property on the 3rd cottage off the water on the S Side of the association
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Lot Size: 200x272x280x464
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 1 Level: 1st
  • Bedroom 2 Level: 1st
  • Dining Room Level: 1st
  • Kitchen Level: 1st
  • Living Room Level: 1st
  • Attribution Contact: (989) 366-1801
  • PropertySubType: Residential Water
  • Road Frontage Type: Lake
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Private
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Washer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Co List Office Phone: 989-366-1801
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: T23N/R3W
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 850.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Contract Information:Short Sale: No
  • Property Information Waterfront: Shared-Private Access
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 200x272x280x464
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 1.0
  • Property Information:Style2: Cottage
  • Property Information Construction: Frame
  • Road:Private2: Yes
  • Water Well2: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt RangeOven: Yes
  • HeatingAir Central Air2: Yes
  • HeatingAir Forced Air3: Yes
  • Laundry Main Level: Yes
  • HeatingAir Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Blinds: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Dryer2: Yes
  • Appliances Equipmt Washer2: Yes
  • Road Dirt2: Yes
  • Sewer Municipal4: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: None
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds
  • Utility Room Level: 1st
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Features:Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features Tile Floor: Yes
  • Interior Features Stacked WasherDryer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio/Porch, Shed
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Features PatioPorch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Shed: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Municipal
  • Heating: Central Air, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • TaxesAndPossessionAssociationDues: Yes
  • TaxesAndPossessionAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Houghton Lake

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 008-460-010-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 33

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $2,858 $108,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,711 $99,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,633 $99,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,531 $55,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,891 $51,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,884 $51,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,846 $47,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,808 $45,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,723 $52,200 $0 $0
2015 -- $47,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $40,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $36,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $275,000 +343.5% $324 / Sq Ft
09/30/2016 09/30/16 Sold $62,000 -- $113 / Sq Ft
03/07/2016 03/07/16 Pending -- -- --
Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $199,900 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $123,000 Three Lakes Abstract & Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $81,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 201836650

Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS®

APN: 008-460-010-0000