Sold for $185,000

$185,000

638 Old Trail Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629

3beds

1,008sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1984

6,969 Square Feet Lot

$186,100 Zestimate^®

$184/sqft

$1,427 Estimated rent

Home value

$186,100

$154,000 - $223,000

$1,427/mo

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What's special

Wood burning fireplace

Charming 3-bedroom, 2.5 att garage - 2 full baths (1 has a shower) cottage/home located on the ever popular 'Old Trail' Just a short walk from two road access points to Houghton Lake! This well-maintained property features recent updates, including a new gas furnace, pump and well (within the last 5 years), an updated circuit panel box, a new hot water heater, and a new roof. A wood burning fireplace adds to the warmth and comfort you will experience. Enjoy immediate possession and the convenience of lake access close by. Perfect for year-round living or a weekend getaway!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Windows: Blinds

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,008
Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,008

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage Door Opener
Has garage: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Deck
Frontage type: None

Lot

Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 150
Features: Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 0037051060000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Crawl

Condition

Year built: 1984

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities for property: Cable Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: T22N R3W

Location

Region: Houghton Lake

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $184/sqft
Tax assessed value: $150,600
Annual tax amount: $1,770
Date on market: 8/4/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Mortgage,FHA,USDA/RD,VA Loan
Ownership: Owner
Road surface type: Paved, Maintained

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/5/2025	Sold	$185,000-5.1%$184/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201833737 Report a problem
8/29/2025	Pending sale	$194,900$193/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201833737 Report a problem
8/4/2025	Contingent	$194,900$193/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201833737 Report a problem
7/9/2025	Price change	$194,900-2.5%$193/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201833737 Report a problem
6/7/2025	Price change	$199,999-6.5%$198/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201833737 Report a problem
5/12/2025	Price change	$213,999-1.8%$212/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201833737 Report a problem
4/29/2025	Price change	$217,999-3.1%$216/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201833737 Report a problem
3/20/2025	Listed for sale	$224,900+102.6%$223/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201833737 Report a problem
2/1/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Coldwell Banker via MLS Report a problem
6/29/2020	Sold	$111,000-3.5%$110/sqft
Source: WWMLS #201804972 Report a problem
5/13/2020	Listed for sale	$115,000$114/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS Houghton & Higgins Lakes #201804972 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,770 +5.7%	$75,300 +8.5%
2024	$1,674 +5.6%	$69,400 +28.8%
2023	$1,585 +3.1%	$53,900 +10.5%
2022	$1,537 +136.2%	$48,800 +55.4%
2021	$651	$31,400 +0.3%
2020	--	$31,300 +12.6%
2019	$395 -51.7%	$27,800 +8.2%
2018	$818	$25,700 -1.2%
2016	--	$26,000 -2.3%
2015	--	$26,600 -8.9%
2014	--	$29,200 -0.7%
2013	--	$29,400 +1.7%
2012	--	$28,900 -19.5%
2011	$935	$35,900