$259,900

541 Rainbow Dr East Tawas, MI 48730

Estimated payment $1,600/month

Total Views 10
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,482 Sq Ft
$175 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace
  • 70 Feet of Waterfront
  • Balcony
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Spacious waterfront home on beautiful Tawas Lake. In addition to breath taking sunsets, this home features a quiet peaceful setting, a deep lot, 3 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open floor plan, fireplace, lots of storage, an attached 2 car garage with extra storage or room for a workshop. It also has a second story 4x10 balcony and an 8x12 raised patio in the backyard. Enjoy fishing, smores around the firepit, wildlife viewing, incredible sunsets and sunrises. This home would be a comfortable home for your family or a wonderful weekend get-a-away.

Listing Agent

JEFFREY HUTCHISON

TAWAS SUNSHINE REALTY License #6501278767 Listed on: 08/14/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,208

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 69.53 x 194
  • 70 Feet of Waterfront
  • Level Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,482 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Paneling
  • Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • River Access
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

  • Clara B. Bolen Elementary School
  • Tawas Area Middle School
  • Tawas Area High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Tawasentha No 2 Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,208

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1974
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Qtr Section: NE
  • Section Number: 19
  • Univs Design Barrier Free: Low Threshold Shower
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1974

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Drywall, Paneling
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 12x13, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13x10, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14x10, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Primary Bathroom: Shared
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 7x12, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13x11, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12x25, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1482
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 175.37
  • Range: R 8E
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1482

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Tawas Lake
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Number Of Acres: 0.31
  • Road: Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Inland Lake, River
  • Waterfront Frontage: 70

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Blacktop
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Attached

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air
  • Laundry: On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Sewer: Municipal
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Dish TV, Cable TV, Cable Internet, WiFi
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: TAWASENTHA NO 2

Schools

  • School District: Tawas Area Schools
  • Elementary School: Clara B. Bolen Elementary School
  • Middle School: Tawas Area Middle School
  • High School: Tawas Area High School

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 69.53 x 194
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Clara B. Bolen Elementary School
  • HighSchool: Tawas Area High School
  • School District: Tawas Area Schools
  • Middle School: Tawas Area Middle School

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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 $2,208 $109,300 $109,300 $0
2024 $2,009 $80,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,672 $78,000 $78,000 $0
2022 $1,868 $59,700 $59,700 $0
2021 $1,800 $53,700 $53,700 $0
2020 $1,752 $51,600 $51,600 $0
2019 $1,720 $53,200 $53,200 $0
2018 $1,652 $49,400 $49,400 $0
2017 $1,589 $53,400 $53,400 $0
2016 $1,544 $53,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $48,400 $0 $0
2014 -- $48,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $49,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $259,900 -- $175 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1937579

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 121-T11-000-081-00