$229,900

805 Rainbow Dr East Tawas, MI 48730

Estimated payment $1,526/month

Total Views 1,864
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$287 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Paneling
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Ranch Style House
  • Shed

About This Home

This cottage on Tawas Lake is ready for you to spend the end of summer and early fall on the water. It has been recently remodeled and is in excellent condition. It has newer windows, air conditioning, nice deck, storage shed, 2 bedrooms, and a beautiful view of the lake. Just minutes from downtown East Tawas!

Listing Agent

Eric Haglund

TAWAS SUNSHINE REALTY Listed on: 07/14/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,039

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x118
  • Private Waterfront
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • Paneling
  • Crawl Space
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Tawasentha Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,039

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch, 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1957
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Section Number: 19
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range
  • Interior Amenities: Drywall, Paneling
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 9x9
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9x9
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Shared
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 12x20
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 11x8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12x9
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 287.38
  • Range: R 8E
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 800

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Garden/Storage Shed
  • Body Of Water: Tawas Lake
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Landscaped, Gutters
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Number Of Acres: 0.14
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Inland Lake
  • Waterfront Frontage: 50

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Heating Cooling Types: Wall
  • Laundry: On Level: None
  • Sewer: Municipal
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Dish TV, Cable TV, Cable Internet
  • Water: Municipal

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Tawasentha

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: 50x118
  • Parcel Description: Subdivision
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Summer Taxes: 2695
  • Total Taxes: 3039
  • Winter Taxes: 344
  • Year Summer: 2025
  • Year Winter: 2024

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 $2,958 $70,100 $70,100 $0
2024 $2,793 $53,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,482 $51,600 $51,600 $0
2022 $1,391 $40,500 $40,500 $0
2021 $1,347 $37,200 $37,200 $0
2020 $1,317 $36,000 $36,000 $0
2019 $1,293 $35,100 $35,100 $0
2018 $1,254 $31,800 $31,800 $0
2017 $1,214 $33,700 $33,700 $0
2016 $1,188 $33,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $31,000 $0 $0
2014 -- $30,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $31,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $229,900 -- $287 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $116,655 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1936365

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 121-T10-003-005-00