Welcome to this beautiful home in a wonderful subdivision. The dining room opens onto a spacious deck—perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing. The finished walk-out basement adds valuable living space, complete with a family room, bathroom, an office, laundry area and generous storage areas. An extra detached garage offers space for vehicles, hobbies, or storage. Bonus features include: central air, seamless gutters and a few new windows. New carpet will be installed in the bedrooms. Enjoy flowers and landscaping around the yard. This home is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a versatile layout and a prime location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$119Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cindy Limback• RE/MAX New Horizons
Bought with Joanna Cooper• Forty Five North Real Estate
One of the most desirable neighborhoods in Alpena! Own this 3 bed, 2 bath home in the Island View Subdivision that shows pride of ownership. This home has had several updates including new furnace, new hot water heater, new appliances, updated bathrooms, seamless gutters, with part of the basement being fully finished. There is plenty of storage with an attached 1-car garage, plus an additional 24x20 detached garage. Home includes A/C and a paved driveway, conveniently located near downtown Alpena, bike paths and the hospital.
Public Records
Apr 26, 2006
Sold
$123,500
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,420 (−10.8%)
2024
$2,713 (+5.0%)
2023
$2,585 (+5.3%)
2022
$2,455 (+12.6%)
2021
$2,180 (+1.3%)
2020
$2,151 (+4.2%)
2019
$2,064 (+3.4%)
2018
$1,997 (+5.0%)
2017
$1,901 (+0.6%)
2016
$1,890 (−2.3%)
2015
$1,935 (+2.1%)
2014
$1,895 (+1.8%)
2013
$1,861
Tax history for 554 Cardinal St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,420 (−10.8%)
2024
$2,713 (+5.0%)
2023
$2,585 (+5.3%)
2022
$2,455 (+12.6%)
2021
$2,180 (+1.3%)
2020
$2,151 (+4.2%)
2019
$2,064 (+3.4%)
2018
$1,997 (+5.0%)
2017
$1,901 (+0.6%)
2016
$1,890 (−2.3%)
2015
$1,935 (+2.1%)
2014
$1,895 (+1.8%)
2013
$1,861
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,036
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alpena County
APN
092-267-000-042-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central
Interior Features
Window Features: Blinds
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Range
Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,036
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential Lot
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 110
Lot Size Area: 8,232
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Alpena
Location Information
Directions: Long Rapids to Oriole, then Right on Cardinal.
Subdivision Name: Ridgedale Park Sub
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,036
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Alpena County
APN: 092-267-000-042-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Besser Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Alpena High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alpena, MI • 49707
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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