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    • Price cut: $15K (8/4)
    $399,900

    5596 Rita Dr NE, Kalkaska, MI 49646

    3beds
    2,545sqft
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    $2,597/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1986
    2.12 Acres Lot
    $394,600 Zestimate®
    $157/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wood-burning fireplacePrivate lake frontage
    Enjoy Northern Michigan lakefront living with this 3-bedroom, 4-bath home featuring 95 feet of private frontage on beautiful Pickerel Lake in Kalkaska. Each bedroom offers its own private bathroom, while a fourth bath is available for guests. The open-concept layout flows from the kitchen to the dining area and living room, where a wood-burning fireplace and large windows provide beautiful lake views. Natural gas service heats the home, eliminating the need for propane deliveries. Recent updates include a water heater (2026), garbage disposal (2026), forced-air furnace (2019), central air unit (2017), bladder tank (2023), septic field (2019), and septic tank (2023). Outside, you'll find two docks ready for your pontoon or fishing boat and a spacious lakeside yard with plenty of room to create your ideal outdoor entertaining space. Guests can enjoy the detached guest house, offering approximately 835 square feet of additional living space. The open-concept design includes a kitchen, dining area, living room, half bath, propane wall furnace, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The property also includes three additional lots located across the road, each with its own separate parcel ID. One lot features a 28' x 36' garage with a cement floor, electric, insulated and drywalled interior, powered overhead door, and wood heat. Whether you need extra storage, a workshop, or future development potential, these additional lots offer endless possibilities. With private lake frontage, a guest house, extra lots, and a large garage, this Pickerel Lake property presents a rare opportunity to own a versatile waterfront retreat in Northern Michigan.
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Frank Franco 231-645-3767,

    REMAX Bayshore - Kalkaska 231-258-8046

    Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1946865MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • Main level bathrooms: 4
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 16 x 11.42
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 11.58 x 11
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 11.67 x 11
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Shared
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 13.75 x 8.75
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 13.17 x 16.5
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 15.17 x 18.5
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane, Wood, Fireplace(s)
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Drywall, High Speed Internet
      • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,545
      • Total interior livable area: 2,545 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,545
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Concrete Floors, Concrete, Private
      • Garage spaces: 4
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Fencing: Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Water view: Water
      • Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Lake
      • Body of water: Pickerel Lake
      • Frontage type: Waterfront
      • Frontage length: 95
      Lot
      • Size: 2.12 Acres
      • Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Wooded, Level, Landscaped, Subdivided
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s), Guest House
      • Parcel number: 00544001500 +
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1986

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Private

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Subdivision: Oestman's Plat
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Kalkaska

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $157/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $215,865
      • Annual tax amount: $4,900
      • Price range: $399.9K - $399.9K
      • Date on market: 6/19/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 66 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
      • Ownership type: Private Owner
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $394,600

        $375,000 - $414,000

        $2,954/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/4/2026Price change$399,900-3.6%$157/sqft
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        7/8/2026Price change$414,900-2.4%$163/sqft
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        6/19/2026Listed for sale$424,900+129.7%$167/sqft
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        8/5/2016Sold$185,000-2.6%$73/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1815451 Report a problem
        5/1/2016Price change$189,900+18.8%$75/sqft
        Source: Real Estate One-bellaire #1798834 Report a problem
        10/27/2015Price change$159,900-10.1%$63/sqft
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        6/12/2015Price change$177,900-1.1%$70/sqft
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        5/13/2015Price change$179,900+0.5%$71/sqft
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        5/5/2015Price change$179,000-0.5%$70/sqft
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        7/4/2014Price change$179,900-3.7%$71/sqft
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        5/12/2014Price change$186,900-6.5%$73/sqft
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        5/12/2013Listed for sale$199,900$79/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$4,900 -30.7%$170,600 +11.8%
        2023$7,071 +156.9%$152,600 +30.1%
        2022$2,752 $117,300 +0.2%
        2021-- $117,100 +17.5%
        2020-- $99,700 +2.2%
        2019-- $97,600 +4.2%
        2018-- $93,700 +32%
        2016-- $71,000 -19.4%
        2015-- $88,100 +0.1%
        2014-- $88,000 +13.8%
        2013-- $77,300 -6.1%
        2012-- $82,300 -7.1%
        2011-- $88,600
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49646

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        30 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • District: Kalkaska Public Schools

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