Welcome to Houghton Hideaway! With 280 feet of shared frontage, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy the water plus dedicated dock space for a boat and two personal watercrafts. Enjoy mornings and evenings on the front patio for stunning lake views with shade provided from the retractable awning. The charm continues inside with a gas stone fireplace and a wall of windows showcasing Houghton Lake. The kitchen features granite countertops and the open concept living space makes entertaining a breeze. Life at the lake is calling- this home is ready to be your new favorite spot for making memories.
Sold for $240,000
$240,000
488 McDonald Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
2beds
850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$240,900 Zestimate®
$282/sqft
$1,404 Estimated rent
Home value
$240,900
$200,000 - $289,000
$1,404/mo
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Gas stone fireplaceShared frontageGranite countertopsDedicated dock spaceOpen concept living space
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Listed by:
Stephanie Adamson (989)366-1801,
Century 21 Realty North Houghton Lake
Source: WWMLS,MLS#: 201836650
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 850
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 850
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio/Porch
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
Lot
- Dimensions: 200 x 272 x 280 x 464
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0084600100000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: T23N/R3W
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
Location
- Region: Houghton Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $282/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,858
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Mortgage
- Ownership: Owner
- Road surface type: Dirt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Sold | $240,000-9.4%$282/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Pending sale | $265,000$312/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Contingent | $265,000$312/sqft |
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| 8/30/2025 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$312/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+37.6%$324/sqft |
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| 6/11/2021 | Sold | $199,900+222.4%$235/sqft |
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| 9/30/2016 | Sold | $62,000-49.6%$73/sqft |
Source: WWMLS #21116398 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2010 | Sold | $123,000$145/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,858 +7.3% | $108,700 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $2,662 +5.2% | $105,900 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $2,531 +33.9% | $99,600 +79.5% |
| 2022 | $1,891 +20.2% | $55,500 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $1,573 | $51,800 +0.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $51,500 +8.9% |
| 2019 | $1,093 -36.6% | $47,300 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $1,723 | $45,000 -13.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $52,200 +9.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $47,700 +17.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $40,500 +11.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $36,200 -27.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $49,900 +0.8% |
| 2011 | $2,024 | $49,500 |
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Neighborhood: 48629
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- NACollins Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 4.1 mi
- 6/10Houghton Lake High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 4.1 mi
- 5/10Collins Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.1 mi
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