For sale

$125,000

Est. $857/mo —

•

665

sq ft

101 Riverside Dr, Beaverton, MI 48612

About this home

Discover the charm of Ross Lake waterfront living with this furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage featuring an eat-in kitchen and a full utility room with washer and dryer in place (just needs hookup), with all furnishings present at the time of showing, including the kayak vest and paddles stored in the 16 x 12 shed; enjoy a level, spacious yard ideal for family gatherings with direct, level frontage to the water, a wooden seawall, and an easy, shallow entry perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, or relaxing by the shore, along with ample space to add a dock and accommodate a fishing boat—an attractive setup for investors seeking rental or resale potential; paddle across Ross Lake to the Beaverton Splash Park, explore miles of connected waterways leading toward Gladwin via the Cedar River and the Middle Branch of the Tobacco River, and take advantage of excellent fishing on this 294-acre all-sports lake with depths up to 15 feet; tucked on a quiet dead-end road just minutes from downtown Beaverton and Gladwin and an easy drive to Midland, this fixer-upper already offers key updates including a 2-year-old furnace, upgraded electric panel, remodeled bathroom, new bedroom and bath flooring, replaced 5 out of 9 windows, and a 2-year-old refrigerator—an affordable waterfront cottage only 2.5 hours north of Metro Detroit.

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$188Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by KATHRYN DOWNING • RE/MAX RIVER HAVEN

•989-426-6893 (broker)

•wwalts@riverhavenhomes.com (broker)

Listing updated: Jul 28, 2026 at 09:25pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #50211886

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$857 per month

Principal and interest$657

Property taxes

$148

HOA dues

Home insurance

$52

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Beaverton Middle School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Beaverton High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

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Offer insights

101 Riverside Dr · $125,000

Strong offer

$125K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $125K+ is a strong offer

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
First-floor bedroom
Living room
Eat-in kitchen
Utility / laundry room
First-floor full bathroom

Bedrooms
Main-level bedroom (6 x 8) with laminate flooring

Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level with laminate flooring (approximately 6 x 5)

Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen on main level (approximately 12 x 13)

Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry / utility room (approximately 6 x 9) with vinyl flooring

Flooring
Laminate in bedroom and bathroom
Carpet in dining room, kitchen, and living room
Vinyl in laundry room

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas fuel

Sale and tax history for 101 Riverside Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #50211886

Jun 18, 2026

Listed

$125,000

$188/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #50118234

Oct 31, 2023

Sold

$110,000

$165/sq ft

Oct 31, 2023

Sold

$110,000

$165/sq ft

Oct 25, 2023

Pending

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Oct 18, 2023

Contingent

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Aug 18, 2023

Price Changed

$119,900

$180/sq ft

Aug 9, 2023

Listed

$125,000

$188/sq ft

Aug 9, 2023

Listed

$119,900

$180/sq ft

Welcome to all sports Ross Lake where a 2-bedroom 1 full bath cottage awaits you. Ross Lake is a great fishing lake but so much more, you can boat, kayak or paddleboard to the other side to the Beaverton Splash Park. This level to the water lot with a large wooden seawall and dock is perfect with a shallow depth at water's edge makes it easy for getting in and off your kayak or paddleboard, or perfect for a dip in the lake! You can spend a day paddling, boating or kayaking all the way into Gladwin via the Cedar River or the Middle Branch of the Tobacco River. Ross lake is 294 acres in size and approx. 15 feet deep. This cottage is the best of both worlds, you are minutes from the quaint downtown of Beaverton or Gladwin, and close to the larger town of Midland. This cottage is tucked down a dead-end road so you do not have a ton of traffic roadside. Just 2 1/2 hours from Metro Detroit makes this a perfect weekend getaway.

Greater Lansing AoR #41026076

Aug 26, 2019

Sold

$48,500

$73/sq ft

May 17, 2019

Listed

$54,900

$83/sq ft

May 17, 2019

Listed

$54,900

$83/sq ft

AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT COTTAGE with 65 feet on ROSS LAKE. Just minutes to the Ross Lake Beach and Park with pavilion for gatherings. This 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Cottage with Knotty Pine is just what you need to ENJOY Summer Fun and be able to go Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boating, or Floating on your Inflatable water toys. Level to the water with Low boat traffic and shallow sandy area by the wooded seawall. Watch the Fireworks over the Ross Lake from the comfort of your favorite Lawn Chair in your own yard. Nice size yard on the Lake side with mature shade trees, with plenty room for Sunshine to lounge in. Room for company to pitch tents or camper. Store all your lake Gear in the Shed, that has been wired with lights and plug outlets. Conveniently located minutes to Town/Shopping, in a quiet Cul-De-Sac with an up north country setting. 2.5 Hours North of Detroit.

MiRealSource-MiMLS #41017925

Aug 31, 2014

Listing Removed

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Aug 30, 2013

Listed

$65,900

$99/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #41027980

Apr 7, 2002

Listed

$59,900

$90/sq ft

Public record

Beds

Baths

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Lot depth

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Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

576

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

576

Year built

1970

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Gladwin County

APN

010-150-000-016-00

Parking Spaces

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Basement

—

Accessible

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HOA Dues

—

Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Beaverton, MI • 48612

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Sun exposure

98/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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6.1 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 101 Riverside Dr

$123,634

$1,366 under list price of $125K

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Rental earnings

Est. $1,574 per month, based on comparable rentals

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