Deeded access to Finch, Big Fish and Saddlebag lakes totaling 575 acres. The access is just a short walk from the cottage and offers a pier for docking your boat. Though small in size, this cottage makes up for it in style and convenience—perfect for weekend getaways or summer vacations. This home is the definition of ''less is more.'' Sleeps 5 possibly 6. Most of the furniture is being offered with the sale. Garage is 24 x 24 with an attached storage space of 13 x 23. Plenty of parking.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,225 sq ftLot Size
$475Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Bronkema• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Bought with Austin Spieth | Lockstep Real Estate Spieth• Michigan Top Producers
Deeded access to Finch, Big Fish and Saddlebag lakes totaling 575 acres. The access is just a short walk from the cottage and offers a pier for docking your boat. Though small in size, this cottage makes up for it in style and convenience--perfect for weekend getaways or summer vacations. This home is the definition of ''less is more. '' Sleeps 5 possibly 6. Most of the furniture is being offered with the sale. Garage is 24 x 24 with an attached storage space of 13 x 23. Plenty of parking.
REALCOMP #69024051874
Oct 11, 2024
Sold
$220,000
$394/sq ft
Oct 3, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2024
Listed
$190,000
$341/sq ft
Deeded access to Finch, Big Fish and Saddlebag lakes totaling 575 acres. The access is just a short walk from the cottage and offers a pier for docking your boat. Though small in size, this cottage makes up for it in style and convenience--perfect for weekend getaways or summer vacations. This home is the definition of ''less is more. '' Sleeps 5 possibly 6. Most of the furniture is being offered with the sale. Garage is 24 x 24 with an attached storage space of 13 x 23. Plenty of parking.
SW Michigan MLS #21006804
Apr 15, 2021
Sold
$120,000
$215/sq ft
Mar 8, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 6, 2021
Listed
$125,000
$224/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70181501
Apr 15, 2021
Sold
$120,000
$215/sq ft
Apr 15, 2021
Sold
$120,000
$215/sq ft
Mar 6, 2021
Listed
$125,000
$224/sq ft
Mar 6, 2021
Listed
$125,000
$224/sq ft
REALCOMP #66021006804
Apr 15, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Apr 15, 2021
Sold
$120,000
$215/sq ft
Mar 8, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 6, 2021
Listed
$125,000
$224/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #12039579
Sep 17, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 2, 2012
Listed
$54,900
$98/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #12061053
May 14, 2013
Sold
$49,000
$88/sq ft
Dec 31, 2012
Listed
$54,900
$98/sq ft
REALCOMP #69012061053
May 14, 2013
Sold
$49,000
$88/sq ft
Dec 31, 2012
Listed
$54,900
$98/sq ft
REALCOMP #69012039579
Oct 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jul 2, 2012
Listed
$54,900
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,320 (+78.7%)
2024
$3,538 (+5.2%)
2023
$3,364 (+4.7%)
2022
$3,212 (+155.2%)
2021
$1,259 (+495.1%)
2020
$212 (−83.1%)
2019
$1,251
2018
$1,251 (−0.3%)
2017
$1,256 (+0.7%)
2016
$1,247 (−5.7%)
2015
$1,323 (−5.3%)
2014
$1,397
Tax history for 15870 Oak St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,320 (+78.7%)
2024
$3,538 (+5.2%)
2023
$3,364 (+4.7%)
2022
$3,212 (+155.2%)
2021
$1,259 (+495.1%)
2020
$212 (−83.1%)
2019
$1,251
2018
$1,251 (−0.3%)
2017
$1,256 (+0.7%)
2016
$1,247 (−5.7%)
2015
$1,323 (−5.3%)
2014
$1,397
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,434 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
520
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
14-050-007-012-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Rooms Total: 4
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Washer/Dryer Hookup in closet
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 558
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1940
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Water Body Name: Finch Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 558.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $3,392
Tax Assessed Value: $57,120
Location
School Information
High School District: Marcellus
Location Information
Directions: GPS
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 520
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,434 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 14-050-007-012-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Marcellus Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
Marcellus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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