In the heart of Saugatuck, where charming streets lead to the waterfront and the boardwalk, this inviting property offers a rare opportunity to own a successful vacation retreat with a separate guest cottage. Just a short stroll to downtown shops, restaurants, galleries, and harbor views, the location places you right in the center of everything that makes Saugatuck such a beloved destination. The main home welcomes guests with comfortable living spaces, three bedrooms, two baths, a spacious eat-in kitchen, and convenient main-floor laundry. Just steps away, the guest cottage offers a charming studio with vaulted ceilings, creating a private and cozy space that guests love. Outdoor living is equally appealing, with a screened porch, relaxing deck for dining and gathering, and a private fenced backyard that feels tucked away while still being in the heart of town. This property has a proven history as a high-performing vacation rental and is currently part of the Mill Pond Realty rental management program, with the home and guest cottage rented together. Despite zoning changes in Saugatuck, this property holds a Short-Term Rental Certificate, making it an increasingly rare investment opportunity. Offered turn-key and rental ready, with most furnishings included, the new owner will step into an established rental program with reservations already in place to be honored. Guests love being able to walk to downtown activities, the waterfront, and then return to the privacy of their own backyard retreat. Just minutes away are the beautiful sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, completing the perfect combination of location, charm, and income potential.
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$1,100,000
526 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
4beds
1,563sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,048,000 Zestimate®
$704/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Separate guest cottagePrivate fenced backyardScreened porchTwo bathsComfortable living spacesSpacious eat-in kitchenConvenient main-floor laundry
- 111 days |
- 1,837 |
- 28 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura J Durham 269-857-1477,
Mill Pond Realty 269-857-1477,
Melanie Jean Durham 269-857-1477,
Mill Pond Realty
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26009141
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Screened Porch
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Quarters
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,563
- Total interior livable area: 1,563 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
- Waterfront features: Other
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 132
- Features: Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 5730004500
- Zoning description: Cer-Cent Res R4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Saugatuck
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $704/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,581
- Annual tax amount: $10,528
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,048,000
$996,000 - $1.10M
$3,023/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+41.9%$704/sqft |
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| 10/17/2022 | Sold | $775,000-6.1%$496/sqft |
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| 9/19/2022 | Pending sale | $825,000$528/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Price change | $825,000-8.2%$528/sqft |
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| 8/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $899,000+156.9%$575/sqft |
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| 6/17/2020 | Sold | $350,000$224/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,048 +5.4% | $304,100 +30.3% |
| 2024 | $11,429 | $233,400 +20.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $193,600 +5.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $182,900 -2.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $186,800 -0.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $187,300 -2.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $191,500 +10.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $173,100 -1.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $175,100 +15.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $151,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $151,400 +0.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $150,200 +1.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $148,400 +0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $147,400 -1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $149,200 +1.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $147,200 +29.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $114,000 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $110,400 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $107,200 +20% |
| 2006 | -- | $89,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $89,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $89,300 +5.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $85,000 +15% |
| 2002 | -- | $73,900 +3.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $71,129 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49453
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Douglas Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Saugatuck Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Saugatuck High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Michigan
- Allegan County
- Saugatuck
- 49453
- 526 Butler St






