Welcome to your own storybook lakefront retreat, tucked away on 1.3 beautifully wooded acres with a picturesque, tree-lined driveway leading you home. Set along the shores of a peaceful 17-acre lake with no public access, this special property offers a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquility. Enjoy beautiful lake views from inside and out, along with your own aluminum dock and private boat launch area right on the property—perfect for fishing, kayaking, swimming or simply relaxing by the water. Inside, large windows and a sliding glass door fill the home with natural light while showcasing views of the lake and surrounding woods. The home has been extensively and creatively updated, including an updated kitchen and baths, while still maintaining the warmth and character that make it truly one of a kind. Thoughtful and whimsical touches are found throughout the home, including a fun indoor swing, a cozy reading nook tucked beneath the stairs, and an adorable former closet creatively transformed into built-in bunk beds with custom mattresses—a favorite little hideaway for kids and overnight guests. A basement with its own exterior entrance provides convenient additional storage. Numerous improvements have already been completed, including new siding and windows in 2018, natural gas, a newer furnace and a new water heater. Whether you're looking for a year-round lakefront home or a peaceful Northern Michigan getaway, this property offers a rare combination of privacy, charm, mature woods and waterfront living—all on your own little corner of the lake.
For sale
$379,900
5500 Seneca Trl, Gaylord, MI 49735
3beds
1,780sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
1.3 Acres Lot
$361,900 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fun indoor swingPicturesque tree-lined drivewayNewer furnaceUpdated kitchen and bathsWarmth and character
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
JEFF KERMATH 734-649-4903,
KERMATH REALTY LLC 734-649-4903
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1951603
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 403
- Dimensions: 31 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Rented
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Den/Study, Beamed Ceilings, Paneling, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Partial,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,780
- Total interior livable area: 1,780 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,780
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Paved, Concrete Floors, Gravel, Dirt
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Access, Accessible Full Bath, Bathroom Sink, Accessible Kitchen
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Sandy Bottom, Gradual Slope to Water, Vegetation to Water Edge, Private Lake, Sandy Shoreline
- Body of water: Long Lake
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 1.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 127 x 407 x 161 x 436
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 00158000000301
- Zoning description: Residential
- Wooded area: 80
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows, Appliances
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Navajo Lake Estates
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Gaylord
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,321
- Price range: $379.9K - $379.9K
- Date on market: 10/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,USDA Loan
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$361,900
$344,000 - $380,000
$2,457/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $379,900+236.2%$213/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1951603 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2011 | Sold | $113,000$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,255 +3.8% | $120,200 +7.3% |
| 2025 | $1,209 +9.9% | $112,000 +26.4% |
| 2024 | $1,100 +4.5% | $88,600 +13.9% |
| 2023 | $1,052 +0.8% | $77,800 +25.1% |
| 2022 | $1,044 -11.6% | $62,200 +3.8% |
| 2021 | $1,180 -38.8% | $59,900 -5.2% |
| 2020 | $1,927 +74.3% | $63,200 +15.8% |
| 2018 | $1,106 | $54,600 -2% |
| 2017 | -- | $55,700 -0.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $55,800 -1.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $56,500 +21.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $46,600 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $49,600 |
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Neighborhood: 49735
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Gaylord High School/Voc. Bldg.
- District: Gaylord Community Schools
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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