Waterfront retreat situated on 150 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage with a sandy shoreline stretching for miles. This iconic mid-century modern beach house combines architectural pedigree with refined coastal living. Inside, two bedrooms and two full bathrooms accompany a sleek, well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and an open layout framed by dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. Breathtaking lake views and sunsets pour into every room, while the expansive lakefront deck creates a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. A robust steel seawall ensures long-term shoreline preservation. Currently operating as a highly successful short-term rental, this turnkey property offers not only a luxurious lakefront escape but also a proven income-generating investment.
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$1,250,000
6881 Helena St, West Olive, MI 49460
2beds
1,352sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.85 Acres Lot
$1,347,900 Zestimate®
$925/sqft
$1,874 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,347,900
$1.17M - $1.55M
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Expansive lakefront deckDramatic floor-to-ceiling windowsBreathtaking lake viewsRobust steel seawallSandy shorelinePrivate lake michigan frontageSleek well-appointed kitchen
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Listed by:
Amy O'Sullivan 269-214-1257,
Jaqua REALTORS
Bought with:
Bradley Wisk, 6501406726
Keller Williams Harbortown
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25032422
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 736
- Total interior livable area: 1,352 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
Lot
- Size: 0.85 Acres
- Dimensions: 150 x 497
- Features: Wooded, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 701121196001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: West Olive
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $925/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $435,975
- Annual tax amount: $12,641
- Date on market: 7/3/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2025 | Sold | $1,250,000$925/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$925/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Contingent | $1,250,000$925/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+4.2%$925/sqft |
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| 11/6/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Realcomp II #71021025531 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+26.3%$888/sqft |
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| 9/9/2020 | Listing removed | $949,900$703/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Lakeshore #20017454 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2020 | Price change | $949,900-3.6%$703/sqft |
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| 6/16/2020 | Price change | $985,000-1%$729/sqft |
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| 5/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $995,000$736/sqft |
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| 10/13/2018 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Lake Michigan Cottages Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,396 +4% | $385,621 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $10,000 +5% | $374,027 +5% |
| 2023 | $9,524 +680.6% | $356,217 |
| 2022 | $1,220 | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | $323,884 +4.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $310,396 -16.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $370,300 +18.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $311,700 +3.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $300,400 -24.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $397,300 +7.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $369,100 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $369,700 -6.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $396,800 -0.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $399,400 -4% |
| 2008 | -- | $416,000 +97.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $211,100 +0.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $210,100 +16.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $180,200 +25.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $143,300 +2.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $140,300 |
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Neighborhood: 49460
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