Enjoy 120 feet of frontage on all-sports Crawford Lake! Step into the living room and take in the stunning, undeveloped lake views through large picture windows—perfect for watching sunsets or relaxing by the cozy gas fireplace. The spacious, beautifully decorated kitchen offers ample cabinetry and a pantry for convenient storage. The primary bedroom opens to a private lakeside deck, an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the evening glow over the water. This property also includes a charming bunkhouse, offering additional sleeping capacity for guests. You’ll further appreciate the detached oversized garage with an insulated bonus room above, providing great potential for even more sleeping space, a rec room, or storage for all your summer toys. The property is nicely wooded and located on a paved, county-maintained road with easy access to both Traverse City and Grayling via M-72 and 612. A rare opportunity with peaceful, natural views on a highly desired lake—don’t miss this one!
Sold for $430,000
$430,000
481 Lake Dr NE, Kalkaska, MI 49646
2beds
1,146sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
0.38 Acres Lot
$447,500 Zestimate®
$375/sqft
$1,362 Estimated rent
Home value
$447,500
Estimated sales range
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Cozy gas fireplacePrivate lakeside deckStunning undeveloped lake viewsLarge picture windowsSpacious beautifully decorated kitchen
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Listed by:
Travis Quist Cell:231-878-0057,
REMAX Central 231-775-1205
Bought with:
Bill Gareiss, 6501401799
Keller Williams Northern Michigan
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1940927
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.33 x 11.83
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9.25 x 11.17
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Dimensions: 13.58 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.67 x 15.42
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23.25 x 15.58
Heating
- Forced Air, Ceiling, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Mud Room, Drywall, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,146
- Total interior livable area: 1,146 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,146
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Dirt
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Dock
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Lake, Sandy Shoreline
- Body of water: Crawford Lake
- Frontage length: 120
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 134
- Features: Wooded, Level, Landscaped, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 00610103800
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Beaver Shores
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kalkaska
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $375/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,029
- Annual tax amount: $2,471
- Price range: $430K - $430K
- Date on market: 12/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 80 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $430,000-4.4%$375/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1940927 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,900+68.5%$393/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1940927 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2021 | Sold | $267,000-6.3%$233/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1891970 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2021 | Pending sale | $284,900$249/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX of Michigan #1891970 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2021 | Contingent | $284,900$249/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1891970 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $284,900+83.8%$249/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1891970 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2011 | Sold | $155,000$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,472 +7.8% | $143,200 +25.8% |
| 2023 | $2,293 -42.6% | $113,800 +14% |
| 2022 | $3,998 | $99,800 +23.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $80,800 -12.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $92,800 +16.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $79,800 -1.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $80,900 +3.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $78,400 +18.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $66,100 -14% |
| 2014 | -- | $76,900 +16.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $66,100 +20% |
| 2011 | -- | $55,100 |
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Neighborhood: 49646
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Crawford SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Excelsior Township School District #1
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Kalkaska County
- Kalkaska
- 49646
- 481 Lake Dr NE
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