$339,000
$11K PRICE DROP

8982 W School Section Lake Dr Mecosta, MI 49332

Estimated payment $2,123/month

Total Views 1,427
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$424 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot
  • Screened Patio
  • Docks
  • Screened Porch
  • Shed

About This Home

Exceptional west shore School Section Lake property with 169 feet of sandy Beach frontage. The 2 BR, 1 BA cottage a comfortable living / kitchen area, a large entry room and a screened in porch room with beautiful lake views. This cottage has been family owned for 50 years.

Listing Agent

Kevin Doyle

Hayden Outdoors License #6504183080 Listed on: 07/29/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 169 x 193
  • Private Waterfront
  • 169 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Screened Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,000

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 169 x 193
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 800.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3000.0
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 169.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Heat Type:Space Heater: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 800.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Linoleum: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 800.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 339000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Recreational, Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Screened
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: School Section Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Material:HardPlankCement Board: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Space Heater
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.61
  • Lot Size Area: 0.61
  • Lot Dimensions: 169 x 193
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26572.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3000.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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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 $1,743 $116,700 $0 $0
2024 -- $110,100 $0 $0
2023 -- $92,900 $0 $0
2022 $0 $74,600 $0 $0
2021 -- $73,300 $0 $0
2020 -- -- $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2014 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $339,000 -3.1% $424 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 For Sale $350,000 -- $438 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25018293

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5411-075-053-000