Welcome to your up north getaway on beautiful Houghton Lake! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is nestled in a highly desirable association and offers everything you need to enjoy lake life to the fullest. Warm knotty pine throughout creates that classic cozy cottage feel everyone loves. Wake up to breathtaking lakefront views right from your own cottage, and spend your days enjoying the water with your dedicated boat slip plus an additional small craft slip. Association amenities include on-site laundry, a convenient fish cleaning station, and shared garage space for all your extra storage needs. Furthermore, the association dues cover snowplowing, lawn care, and dock installation/removal, making ownership easy and stress-free. This is your opportunity to own a piece of paradise!
Contingent
Price cut: $6K (7/9)
$139,000
8139 E Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
2beds
564sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
435 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$58/mo HOA
What's special
- 113 days
- 86
- 4
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Johnathan Johnson 586-360-8288,
Midge & Co-Luxury Lakefront Homes 989-202-4343
Source: WWMLS,MLS#: 201839939
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 564
- Total interior livable area: 564 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 564
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Dock
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
Lot
- Size: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 103 x 354
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0086100040000
- Special conditions: Trust,Listing Status; Active w/ Contingencies
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Northwoods Residence Condos
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $700 annually
Location
- Region: Houghton Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,373
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Mortgage
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$939/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Contingent | $139,000$246/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $139,000-4.1%$246/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $145,000+156.6%$257/sqft |
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| 9/1/2009 | Sold | $56,500$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,373 +4.4% | $66,400 +2.8% |
| 2024 | $1,316 +4.2% | $64,600 -2.9% |
| 2023 | $1,263 +5.9% | $66,500 +73.6% |
| 2022 | $1,193 +29.2% | $38,300 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $923 | $35,700 -0.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $35,800 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $768 -37.4% | $33,600 -5.4% |
| 2018 | $1,228 | $35,500 -6.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $37,800 +11.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $33,800 +20.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $28,100 +13.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $24,700 -30.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $35,500 +3.8% |
| 2011 | $1,324 | $34,200 |
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