Nestled on a quiet canal just a 5-minute boat ride from beautiful Houghton Lake, this stunning 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers over 5,000 square feet of living space designed for comfort, entertaining, and year-round enjoyment. With 86 feet of canal frontage, plenty of room for your boat and water toys, and peaceful waterfront views, this property is the perfect Up North retreat or full-time residence.
Step inside to a spacious open-concept layout where the kitchen and dining area flow seamlessly into the large living room, creating the ideal gathering space for family and friends. The main floor features 3 generous bedrooms along with beautiful living areas filled with natural light. Upstairs, you'll find an office/bonus room that offers endless possibilities for a home office, workout room, game room, or additional guest space.
The finished walkout lower level is like a home of its own, complete with a second kitchen, a huge family/recreation area, 2 additional bedrooms, and a full bath--perfect for extended family, guests, or entertaining. There is also an oversized storage area along with an attached walkout garage ideal for storing lawn equipment, tools, snowmobiles, jet skis, and all your lake-life essentials.
Outside, the backyard leads directly to the canal where your boat awaits just steps away. The impressive 4.5 car garage and abundant storage throughout the property provide plenty of room for vehicles, recreational equipment, and hobbies.
Located directly across the road from a wooded Township Park with walking trails and only minutes from restaurants, shopping, golfing, marinas, trails, and all the fun that Houghton Lake has to offer, this exceptional waterfront property combines space, functionality, and lake living at its finest.
For sale
Price cut: $199.1K (6/23)
$999,900
2185 E Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
5beds
5,113sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.48 Acres Lot
$947,400 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$4/mo HOA
What's special
Attached walkout garageOversized storage areaSpacious open-concept layoutPeaceful waterfront views
- 100 days
- 469
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Janet Theisen 989-274-0822,
Midge & Co-Luxury Lakefront Homes 989-202-4343
Source: WWMLS,MLS#: 201840257
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,113
- Total interior livable area: 5,113 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,913
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Covered Entrance
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio/Porch
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Inland Waterway
- Body of water: Houghton Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Dimensions: 85 x 236
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0035080060000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mckinley Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 annually
Location
- Region: Houghton Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $820,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,417
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Mortgage
- Ownership: Owner
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$947,400
$900,000 - $995,000
$3,523/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $999,900-16.6%$196/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000+216.8%$235/sqft |
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| 8/28/2012 | Sold | $378,500$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,417 +8% | $410,300 +9.4% |
| 2024 | $5,018 +4.6% | $374,900 +10% |
| 2023 | $4,796 +4.6% | $340,900 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $4,583 +6.4% | $294,500 +16.1% |
| 2021 | $4,308 | $253,700 +1% |
| 2020 | -- | $251,200 -0.3% |
| 2019 | $2,618 -37.7% | $251,900 +29.4% |
| 2018 | $4,203 | $194,700 +11.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $174,100 +3.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $168,100 +5.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $159,500 +2.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $155,900 +4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $149,000 -7.8% |
| 2011 | $4,036 | $161,600 |
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Neighborhood: 48629
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Houghton Lake
- High: Houghton Lake
Source: WWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








