$600,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2025

8575 W Katie Ln Baldwin, MI 49304

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,464 Sq Ft
1.03 Acres

Recently Sold

$244 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

174 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Hilly Lot
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Beautiful Big Star Lake Cottage! Peacefully situated with 89' of lake frontage, and providing access to all Northern Michigan has to offer. Located in the quiet Bayou area of this 960 acre all-sports lake. Includes a 24x24 garage with 10' ceilings and over an acre of land. The exterior siding, roofing, decking was completely redone in 2021. Includes a new full home generator. Interior offers 9' ceilings, large kitchen and formal dining area. The full basement with tall ceilings allows for future use and plenty of storage. Stunning three seasons sunroom overlooking the bay. The covered deck and brick paver fire pit area is perfect for hosting! From your own dock, enjoy full access to boating and fishing one of the best lakes in Lake County. Easy access to DNR trails for ATV / Snowmobiling.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff VanHuis

@HomeRealty Holland License #6501422430 Listed on: 10/30/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff VanHuis

@HomeRealty Holland License #6501422430 Listed on: 10/30/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,879

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 111x444
  • Private Waterfront
  • 89 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Hilly Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,464 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Propane Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,879

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 257.31
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 111x444
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2464.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2878.51
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Water Heater:Propane2: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 89.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2464.0
  • Water:Private Water: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Center Island
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 2464.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1232.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 634000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck, Porch(es)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Body Name: Big Star Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Utilities: High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Private Water

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • Lot Size Area: 1.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 111x444
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 44867.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2878.51
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2020
Closed on
Jun 26, 2020
Sold by
Matteson Mark R
Bought by
Wilson Scott C
Seller's Agent
Jeff VanHuis
@HomeRealty Holland
Buyer's Agent
Jeff VanHuis
@HomeRealty Holland
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.31%
Current Estimated Value
$396,020

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,020
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2010
Sold by
Pjr Inc
Bought by
Matteson Mark R and Matteson Connie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2007
Sold by
Hankis Sundra Wind
Bought by
Matteson Mark R and Matteson Connie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,360
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $320,000 --
Warranty Deed $49,750 --
Warranty Deed $276,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $255,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $221,360 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Sold $600,000 -5.4% $244 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $634,000 -2.3% $257 / Sq Ft
10/30/2024 10/30/24 For Sale $649,000 +102.8% $263 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Sold $320,000 +0.3% $199 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/31/2020 05/31/20 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2020 05/21/20 For Sale $319,000 -- $198 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $2,959 $164,600 $0 $0
2024 $28 $154,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,814 $113,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,741 $104,400 $0 $0
2020 $4,373 $99,600 $0 $0
2019 $4,308 $100,700 $0 $0
2018 $4,240 $99,900 $0 $0
2017 $4,052 $98,900 $0 $0
2016 $4,094 $97,600 $0 $0
2015 -- $92,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $89,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 24056897

MichRIC

APN: 13-717-008-01