Welcome to lake life on beautiful Michigan Center Lake, part of the desirable Chain of Lakes! With 44 feet of sandy lake frontage, this move-in-ready, 1 1/2 story, Cape Cod home is your opportunity to enjoy all that lakefront living has to offer. Step inside to find fresh paint and brand-new flooring throughout, creating a bright, updated space that's ready for immediate enjoyment. The lakeside family room is the perfect place to unwind while taking in beautiful water views, featuring a cozy freestanding fireplace for those cool Michigan evenings. The home offers three bedrooms, with one non-conforming bedroom accessed through the second bedroom, making it ideal for a home office, nursery, bunk room, or guest space. A two-car attached garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, lake toys, and storage. Spend your days swimming from your sandy shoreline, boating, fishing, or exploring the Chain of Lakes, then relax on the shore and soak in the sunset. Conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, schools, and everyday amenities, this home offers the perfect combination of waterfront recreation and everyday convenience. Don't miss your chance to own an affordable lakefront getaway, there are still plenty of hot summer days left to enjoy on the water!
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$359,000
231 N Lakeside Dr, Michigan Center, MI 49254
3beds
1,622sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$347,400 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy freestanding fireplaceTwo-car attached garageFresh paintLakeside family roomBright updated spaceThree bedroomsBeautiful water views
- 20 days
- 989
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jodi Burns-Buehrer 517-740-8527,
ERA Reardon Realty, L.L.C. 517-782-2996
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26048371
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum
- Windows: Garden Window, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space,Slab
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,622
- Total interior livable area: 1,622 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Front Yard
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Michigan Center Lake
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 108 x 44
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 000140916200800
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: A J Wordens
Location
- Region: Michigan Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $79,478
- Annual tax amount: $4,143
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan,Conventional
Estimated market value
$347,400
$330,000 - $365,000
$1,555/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,000$221/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26048371 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2026 | Listing removed | $359,000$221/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26041258 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,000$221/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26041258 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2026 | Contingent | $359,000$221/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,000+158.2%$221/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26041258 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2012 | Sold | $139,050$86/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $113,847 -11% |
| 2025 | -- | $127,904 +19.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $106,866 +34.6% |
| 2021 | $2,183 | $79,409 -4.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $82,977 +21.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $68,136 -2.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $69,958 +2.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $68,474 +7.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $63,472 +3.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $61,384 +3.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $59,340 +17.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $50,449 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $53,239 -10% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,150 -10.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $66,050 |
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