$328,000
SOLD OCT 21, 2022

8686 Tecumseh Trail Howard City, MI 49329

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,790 Sq Ft
8,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$183 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Beach
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Boat Ramp
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2025

(Property now under contract) Make this cottage your dream home! Situated on an incredible lot providing full views of this 250+ acre all sports Indian Lake! This great A-Frame home sits on a quarter acre flat lot, with 60 feet of frontage! The home consists of 3 beds and 2 full baths, wood burning fireplace and electric baseboard heating with thermostats in each room to customize your comfort. With the primary bedroom, bath and laundry on the main level there's no need to worry about all of those stairs! Let your guest enjoy the additional 2 beds and full bath upstairs. With an additional walkout balcony overlooking the lakefront your guest will love waking up to this beautiful view each morning! The owner installed a brand new roof in 2022, septic was pumped in 2022 & the retainin wall was newly built in 2017. The property has plenty of cabinet space in the kitchen, an oversized 2 stall garage for all of your lake toys. Gas is available at the street and the attic would accommodate a gas furnace if desired. The main level in wall A/C pumps out enough cool air for the entire main level or you could enjoy the cool winds coming off the lake while leaving the windows open. The association has an activities committee for many events such as fishing tournament, Euchre night, chili cook off, bike parade at July 4th family events and much more. Enjoy great fishing and fireworks on the weekend of the 4th of July along with other events. The dues covers weed control, stocking of fish when needed, maintenance of 5 parks for all paid members to use and a private locked boat launch. Call for more details! All appliances including furniture is included with the sale. The sellers reserve the right to submit a deadline if multiple offers are received. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Brace

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6502368851 Listed on: 09/01/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Co-Listed By

Chad Akers

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501374819

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Wolf

ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes License #6506044777

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 8,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x150
  • Private Waterfront
  • 60 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,790 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Beach
  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,192

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1971
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60X150
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1790.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3192.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 60.0
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1790.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1790.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • List Price: 335000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Indian Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Playground, Boat Launch
  • Association Fee: 200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 200.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Boat Launch: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8970.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3192.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Rich Matthew
Bought by
Rich Matthew and Rich Danielle
Seller's Agent
Richard Wolf
ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
Buyer's Agent
Richard Wolf
ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.98%
Views
97

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.57%
Original Mortgage
$441,000
Outstanding Balance
$439,881
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,220

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2024
Sold by
Sopjes Robert Alan and Sopjes Winifred
Bought by
Sopjes Robert Alan and Joint Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2022
Closed on
Oct 21, 2022
Sold by
Lewis Miles Mcdonald Trust
Bought by
Sopjes Robert Alan and Sopjes Winifred
Seller's Agent
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Richard Wolf
ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$328,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-6.29%
Views
43

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.64%
Original Mortgage
$262,400
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $490,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $328,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $441,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $262,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2025 07/19/25 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $529,900 +8.1% $339 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $313 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2025 02/01/25 For Sale $499,900 +52.4% $320 / Sq Ft
10/21/2022 10/21/22 Sold $328,000 -2.1% $183 / Sq Ft
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2022 09/14/22 Price Changed $335,000 -4.3% $187 / Sq Ft
09/01/2022 09/01/22 For Sale $350,000 -- $196 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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 $3,308 $154,600 $0 $0
2024 $5,797 $142,100 $0 $0
2023 -- $133,900 $0 $0
2022 -- $116,300 $0 $0
2021 -- $110,400 $0 $0
2020 -- -- $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2015 -- -- $0 $0
2014 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22037949

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 020-183-172-00