Lake James GEM! Huge over 3000 SQ foot Chalet on main body of all-sports lake! 20' ceilings! Beautiful kids room w/playhouse bed & swing. 1st floor bath & bedroom w/wheelchair accessibility. Double oven w/convection. Brazilian Cherry floors. Exterior repainted in 2025. New roof in 2022. Newer high efficiency windows & patio doors. Master bath w/jetted hot tub bath. Upper deck posts & railings replaced in 2025. Full, 1-bdrm apartment above garage completed in 2023 w/chair lift & mini split AC/Heat. Large, heated garage with 1/2 bath. Dock Central vacuum system. Newer furn. & A/C w/built-in dehumidifier. Wired for generator backup. Copper farmhouse sink. Lake-fed yard sprinkler system. Garage wired & plumbed for stackable washer dryer. Garage workshop. Annual lake-wide picnic & boat parade! ALL CONTENTS OF THE MAIN HOUSE STAY WITH THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY EXCEPT PERSONAL ITEMS. Mother-in-law suite (apartment) above garage with 1 bedroom and a full bathroom, kitchen and sitting area.
For sale
$649,000
1966 Lake James Dr, Prudenville, MI 48651
5beds
3,425sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$615,400 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$19/mo HOA
What's special
Garage workshopLake-fed yard sprinkler systemBrazilian cherry floorsCentral vacuum systemCopper farmhouse sink
- 38 days |
- 1,225 |
- 51 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gary R Patrosso (989)366-1801,
Century 21 Realty North Houghton Lake 989-366-1801
Source: WWMLS,MLS#: 201841435
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Mini Split Heat/Cool, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Mini Split Heat/Cool, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Washer, Wall Oven, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Disposal, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Doorwall
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Michigan/Utility
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,425
- Total interior livable area: 3,425 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio/Porch
- Exterior features: Dock
- On waterfront: Yes
- Body of water: Lake James
- Frontage type: All-Sport
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 140 x 139 x 60
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0034741651000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Basement, Crawl
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lake James
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $232 annually
Location
- Region: Prudenville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $717,800
- Annual tax amount: $7,351
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Mortgage,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Owner
- Road surface type: Paved, Maintained
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$615,400
Estimated sales range
$585,000 - $646,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,939/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,000+14.1%$189/sqft |
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| 1/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $569,000+21.3%$166/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $469,000$137/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2021 | Pending sale | $469,000$137/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $469,000$137/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2019 | Listing removed | $469,000$137/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $469,000-2.3%$137/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2019 | Listing removed | $479,900$140/sqft |
Source: Northern Lakes Properties #201802637 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $479,900-2%$140/sqft |
Source: Northern Lakes Properties HoLk & Roscommon #201802637 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2018 | Listing removed | $489,900$143/sqft |
Source: Real Estate One Points North #201800043 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2018 | Listed for sale | $489,900$143/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,351 -37% | $358,900 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $11,661 +322.7% | $319,800 +20.7% |
| 2023 | $2,759 +4.7% | $265,000 +22.8% |
| 2022 | $2,636 +6% | $215,800 +12.8% |
| 2021 | $2,487 | $191,300 +7.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $178,400 +14.4% |
| 2019 | $1,511 -37.4% | $155,900 +27% |
| 2018 | $2,415 | $122,800 +5.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $116,400 +4.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $111,600 +11.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $99,900 +11% |
| 2013 | -- | $90,000 -1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $91,100 +7.7% |
| 2011 | $2,149 | $84,600 |
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Neighborhood: 48651
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NACollins Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 4.7 mi
- 6/10Houghton Lake High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 4.5 mi
- 5/10Collins Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.7 mi
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