Experience true Northern Michigan living with this custom-built chalet-style home on beautiful Pickerel Lake offering 98 feet of private frontage. Thoughtfully designed with quality craftsmanship throughout, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a warm and inviting interior complete with a tiled entry, hardwood floors, custom wood blinds, and a stunning stone fireplace that creates the perfect cozy atmosphere year-round. The open-concept layout provides excellent flow for entertaining and everyday living, while the spacious kitchen with island opens seamlessly into the dining area. Sliding glass doors lead to a full-length screened porch where you can relax and take in peaceful lake views and evening sunsets. Situated on a beautifully wooded parcel, the property offers exceptional privacy along with a level approach to the water for easy lake access. Two docks are included, making it simple to enjoy boating, swimming, and some of the area's best fishing opportunities. A detached matching garage includes an unfinished bonus room above that could easily be transformed into additional sleeping quarters, a game room, studio space, or extra storage. Located near the Blue Bear Snowmobile Trail, this property is perfectly positioned for four-season recreation. Plus, the nearby Manistee River provides endless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and world-class fly fishing. Whether you're searching for a year-round residence or vacation getaway, this waterfront retreat delivers the best of Up North living.
Sold for $540,000
$540,000
5738 Rita Dr NE, Kalkaska, MI 49646
3beds
1,890sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
0.88 Acres Lot
$542,300 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$2,104 Estimated rent
Home value
$542,300
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Stunning stone fireplaceQuality craftsmanship throughoutFull-length screened porchDetached matching garageExceptional privacyHardwood floorsPeaceful lake views
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Listed by:
Frank Franco 231-645-3767,
REMAX Bayshore - Kalkaska 231-258-8046
Bought with:
Lynette Priest, 6501377648
REO-TCRandolph-233022
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1944839
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.25 x 12.75
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9.83 x 9.92
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 20 x 15.33
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 9.75
Family room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 7.92
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 12.75
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.67 x 19.33
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Loft, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,890
- Total interior livable area: 1,890 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,890
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Gravel, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Lake
- Body of water: Pickerel Lake
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 98
Lot
- Size: 0.88 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Evergreens, Level, Landscaped, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 00544002500
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Oestmans
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kalkaska
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,326
- Price range: $540K - $540K
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $540,000-1.8%$286/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1944839 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900+10.6%$291/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1944839 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Sold | $497,000-0.2%$263/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2024 | Pending sale | $497,900$263/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX of Michigan #1921849 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $497,900$263/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1921849 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,326 +10.2% | $198,600 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $2,110 +5% | $183,800 +29.5% |
| 2022 | $2,010 | $141,900 +8.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $131,300 +16% |
| 2020 | -- | $113,200 +2.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $110,700 +4% |
| 2018 | -- | $106,400 +26.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $84,200 -6.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $90,000 +5.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $85,100 +3.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $82,200 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,500 -7.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $93,700 |
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Neighborhood: 49646
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Birch Street Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 11 mi
- 5/10Kalkaska Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 11.3 mi
- 7/10Kalkaska High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Kalkaska Public 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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