Property Attributes
- MLS#80072255
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyROSCOMMON
- CityHoughton Lake
- AreaHoughton Lake
- NeighborhoodDenton Township
- Zip48629
- StyleCape Cod
- Year Built1945
- Taxes$ 4827
- Price$ 375,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1200
- Lot Size0.23 Acres
Data Source:
MiRealSource (MIRS)
Property Description
Picturesque Completely Renovated Cape Cod with Houghton Lake Views, Guest Cottage & Garage with Loft! Total sq ft 2140 ! GREAT AIRBNB/VRBO INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ALL YEAR–NO HOA OR CITY RESTRICTIONS! Beautifully renovated like-new property offering 2 separate houses, 5 bed/3 bath–ideal as a vacation home, family retreat, year-round residence, or short-term rental. Rent one house or both for maximum flexibility and income potential. No HOA. MAIN HOUSE: 4 bed/2 bath with central Heat/AC, completely renovated while preserving period charm. Updates include ceilings/walls/floors, new plumbing, new electric (200A), high-efficiency ducted heat pump, all new, larger energy-efficient windows, insulation, and fully renovated kitchen/baths. Finished walk-out basement with huge windows adds sleeping/living space with shaded patio and easy lake access/views. GUEST COTTAGE: Separate renovated 1 bed/bath tiny-house style cottage with deck, kitchenette and Heat/AC. Perfect for guests, extended family, vacation rental or private business office. OUTDOORS & EXTRAS: Large yard with room for boats and toys, private backyard, fire pit and spacious decks/patio with stunning lake views. Storage shed. Detached 2-car garage with loft, huge new window, beautiful lake views and 50A electric–perfect game room or potential added living space. PRIME LOCATION: Quiet hilltop setting with amazing views from north-facing windows/decks. Only two houses from lake access, with no flooding risk, and two houses north of M-55 with no street noise. Lake loading/kayaking is only 200 feet away. Within ½ mile of DNR Boat Launch, Golfing, Tip-Up Town, Library and Movie Theater. Less than 1 mile to power toy rentals, groceries, restaurants/bars, boating, fishing and Houghton Lake recreation. A rare, picturesque, flexible property with 2 separate houses, 5 bed/3 bath, fully updated, walk-out basement, garage with loft/lake views. Strong rental potential–no HOA or city restrictions for Airbnb/VRBO.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed $429,900 |
| 8/24/2026 | 9$395,000 |
| 9/12/2026 | 6$375,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Forced Air,Heat Pump(s) |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Level | Main |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s),Central A/C,Exhaust Fan,Heat Pump(s) |
| Possession | At Close |
| Garage | Detached Garage,Gar Door Opener |
| Water | Public Water |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Status | Active |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Parking | Garage |
| Subdivision | Denton Township |
| Water Heater | Gas |
| Style | Cape Cod |
| County | Roscommon |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| Ownership | Private |
| Section | 18 |
| Associated Document Count | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Utilities | Cable Available |
| Green Features | Windows |
| Manufactured Y/N | No |
| ROOMS | Workshop,Breakfast Nook/Room |
| Structure Style | 1 1/2 Story |
| ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES | Accessible Hallway(s) |
| Area | Houghton Lake (72013) |
| Directions | TAKE M55 TO GUERNSEY AVE (ACROSS FROM PUBLIC LIBRARY) TURN NORTH 1.5 BLOCKS TO HOME ON RIGHT,large cape cod home on right with blue shutters |
| City | Houghton Lake |
| School District | Houghton Lake Comm Schools |
| Originating MLS | Central Michigan Association of |
| Source MLS | MI Real Source |
| Financial Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Legal Description | 222 Lot EXC N 10 ft Lots 6 & 7 Summit Heights 110 Guernsey Ave |
| DOM | 36 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 312.5 |
| Public Remarks | Picturesque Completely Renovated Cape Cod with Houghton Lake Views |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Window Treatment(s) |
|---|---|
| Family Room Level | Lower |
| Dining Room Level | Main |
| Living Room Level | Main |
| Basement | Block,Finished,Full,Outside Entrance,Walk Out,Interior Access |
| Bedroom 3 Level | Upper |
| Bedroom 1 Level | Main |
| Bedroom 2 Level | Main |
| Laundry Room Level | Lower |
| Kitchen Length | 12 |
| Family Room Length | 25 |
| Laundry Room Width | 12 |
| Family Room Width | 25 |
| Living Room Length | 20 |
| Bedroom 4 Width | 10 |
| Bedroom 2 Width | 11 |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 10 |
| Laundry Room Length | 10 |
| Dining Room Width | 11 |
| Bedroom 4 Length | 18 |
| Bedroom 2 Length | 9 |
| Living Room Width | 15 |
| Bedroom 3 Length | 13 |
| Dining Room Length | 12 |
| Kitchen Width | 11 |
| Beds | 5 |
| Fireplace? | No |
| Bedroom 1 Length | 18 |
| Bedroom 1 Width | 18 |
| Below Grade SqFt | 900 |
| Above Grade SqFt | 1200 |
| Basement Y/N | No |
| Bedroom 3 Floor Covering | Carpet |
| Bedroom 4 Floor Covering | Carpet |
| Total SqFt Finished | 2140 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Vinyl Siding |
|---|---|
| Exterior Amenities | Deck,Porch |
| Garage Dimensions | 18X26 |
| Lot Size Area | 0.23 |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 X 85 FT |
| OUT BUILDINGS | Shed,Guest House |
| Garage # of Car | 2 |
| Water Features | All Sports Lake,Water View,Interior Lake,Sandy Bottom |
| SEWER/SEPTIC | Community |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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