For sale

$180,000

17131 Paradise Cove Rd, Alpena, MI 49707

2beds

700sqft

$1,267/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

10,018 Square Feet Lot

$181,000 Zestimate^®

$257/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Direct waterfrontDetached garageOriginal up north character

Your Up North getaway is waiting on beautiful Long Lake! This classic 1950s 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers direct waterfront and an affordable opportunity to own on one of Northeast Michigan's most desirable inland lakes. The cottage is a fixer upper, with its original Up North character still intact and plenty of potential for someone ready to make it their own. It's situated on .32 acre with a detached garage, private well and septic, and wall furnace. The property is tucked off a quiet road with a shared driveway and sits along a small cove, offering more protected water for swimming, paddling and docking while still providing access to all of Long Lake. Spend your days boating, fishing and enjoying the water, then come back to your own little place at the lake. Whether you renovate the existing cottage into a charming waterfront retreat or simply embrace its rustic cabin feel, this is an opportunity to make your own memories on Long Lake.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Bedroom 2

Level: Main

Primary bathroom

Features: Shared

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 160
Dimensions: 10 x 16

Heating

Space Heater, Oil, Fireplace(s)

Appliances

Included: Oven/Range, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: None

Features

Paneling, Ceiling Fan(s)
Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Electric

Interior area

Total structure area: 700
Total interior livable area: 700 sqft
Finished area above ground: 700
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Concrete Floors, Shared Driveway
Garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Dock
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Lake
Body of water: Long Lake
Frontage length: 20

Lot

Size: 10,018 Square Feet
Dimensions: 57' x 170' x 92' x 44' x 20' x 27
Features: Level, Metes and Bounds

Details

Additional structures: None
Parcel number: 12003200001200
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Aluminum Siding
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Fixer
New construction: No
Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: none

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Alpena

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $257/sqft
Tax assessed value: $61,624
Annual tax amount: $2,295
Price range: $180K - $180K
Date on market: 9/4/2026
Cumulative days on market: 2 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Ownership type: Private Owner
Road surface type: Gravel

Estimated market value

$181,000

$159,000 - $203,000

$1,467/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/4/2026	Listed for sale	$180,000-16.3%$257/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1950230 Report a problem
4/22/2026	Listing removed	$215,000$307/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50192439 Report a problem
10/24/2025	Listed for sale	$215,000-2.3%$307/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50192439 Report a problem
9/1/2025	Listing removed	$220,000$314/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201832478 Report a problem
8/14/2025	Price change	$220,000-11.3%$314/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201832478 Report a problem
5/30/2025	Price change	$248,000-3.9%$354/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201832478 Report a problem
11/7/2024	Listed for sale	$258,000+56.5%$369/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201832478 Report a problem
1/1/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Real Estate One Report a problem
9/30/2020	Listed for sale	$164,900$236/sqft
Source: Real Estate One of Alpena #326192 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,295 +2.5%	$63,500 +9.1%
2024	$2,239 +4.9%	$58,200 +2.6%
2023	$2,134 +55.2%	$56,700 +4.8%
2022	$1,375 +85.3%	$54,100 +13.4%
2021	$742 +1.9%	$47,700 -0.6%
2020	$728	$48,000 +9.8%
2019	--	$43,700 +7.6%
2018	--	$40,600 +17%
2016	--	$34,700 +7.1%
2014	--	$32,400 +5.5%
2013	--	$30,700 -11.8%
2012	--	$34,800 -3.6%
2011	--	$36,100 -9.5%
2010	--	$39,900