Motivated sellers This Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home comes fully furnished and is situated on 2.5 acres just a stone's throw from beautiful Houghton Lake. Enjoy quick access to the water with a public boat launch less than half a mile away, while still being just minutes from local restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and shopping.
This home features a durable metal roof along with recent updates including new flooring and windows, giving it a fresh, move-in-ready feel. The property backs up to State Land, offering added privacy and a peaceful setting where wildlife is abundant.
With plenty of room to expand, there's ample space to build a pole barn and or garage--perfect for storing all your lake toys and outdoor equipment.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/25)
$199,900
2980 E Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
3beds
1,128sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
2.56 Acres Lot
$193,300 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Durable metal roofWildlife is abundantFully furnishedNew flooring
- 153 days
- 1,162
- 72
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Janet Theisen 989-274-0822,
Midge & Co-Luxury Lakefront Homes 989-202-4343
Source: WWMLS,MLS#: 201839184
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Pellet Stove
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,128
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,220
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Frontage type: None
Lot
- Size: 2.56 Acres
- Dimensions: 2.56
Details
- Parcel number: 0080340150020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Government Lot
Location
- Region: Houghton Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $156,200
- Annual tax amount: $895
- Date on market: 8/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Mortgage,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Owner
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$193,300
$184,000 - $203,000
$1,302/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$177/sqft |
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| 8/8/2026 | Price change | $209,900-2.3%$186/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Pending sale | $214,900$191/sqft |
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| 8/3/2026 | Contingent | $214,900$191/sqft |
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| 7/4/2026 | Price change | $214,900-2.3%$191/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $219,900-4%$195/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000-0.4%$203/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Listing removed | $229,900$204/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $229,900-99.9%$204/sqft |
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| 8/10/2025 | Price change | $229,900,000+99900%$203,812/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,900+39.3%$204/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Sold | $165,000-8.3%$146/sqft |
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| 10/21/2024 | Pending sale | $179,900$159/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $179,900-5.3%$159/sqft |
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| 8/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/23/2024 | Price change | $189,900-9.6%$168/sqft |
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| 6/26/2024 | Price change | $210,000-6.7%$186/sqft |
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| 4/10/2024 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$199/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $235,000$208/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $895 -38.4% | $78,100 +38.7% |
| 2024 | $1,452 +5.3% | $56,300 +35% |
| 2023 | $1,378 +5.8% | $41,700 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $1,303 +20.5% | $39,100 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $1,082 | $37,400 +3% |
| 2020 | -- | $36,300 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $752 -36.4% | $34,600 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $1,182 | $30,500 +6.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $28,700 -1% |
| 2015 | -- | $29,000 +12% |
| 2014 | -- | $25,900 +4% |
| 2013 | -- | $24,900 -5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $26,300 -18.3% |
| 2011 | $1,252 | $32,200 |
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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.
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