FORD LAKE frontage! A rare find with nearly 2 acres on an all sport lake with great fishing, swimming and boating. Own your own secluded spot on the lake with no close neighbors and a heavily wooded setting. This adorable little cottage has been recently renovated and is nestled in a tranquil location directly on Ford Lake. Seller would consider owner financing. This cute cottage is located between Ludington and Manistee and is also on the eastern side of Mason County which butts up to Lake County where there are groomed trails. If you are one who enjoys the outdoors, this cottage has a lot to offer you! PLEASE HAVE AGENT PRESENT. DO NO WANDER AROUND THE PROPERTY IF ANYONE IS THERE. Property address is lake Ave, up to Benson Rd, Orange flags mark lines at lake/cottage, benson stakes
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
1.78 acresLot Size
$435Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lori Dickenson• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Bought with Rich Rouwhorst• Carini & Associates Realtors
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Single Family Residential
County
Mason County
APN
5301238501600
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Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2025.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 4
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 11.6
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 20.6
Room Description: combined with eating, Irr shape
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 11.6
Room Width: 15.6
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 7.6
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Length: 11
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 7.6
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 5 Information
Room Description: irr
Room Length: 5.3
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Width: 5.11
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 800
Construction Materials: Block
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1952
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.78
Lot Size Area: 1.78
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Ford Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 800.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $1,896.53
Tax Assessed Value: $41,169
Location
School Information
High School District: Mason Cnty Eastern
Location Information
Directions: From US 31, north of Scottville, East on Fountain Rd, go thru Fountain, follow thru and keep east (it changes names a few times), following signs that say Ford Lake, At Ford Lake, turn left at ''Y'' on Griffin Rd, follow along lake and at split (Benson Rd in front of you) there is a 2 track (Lake Ave) to your right which follows along lake, turn here and follow to cottage.
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Mason County
APN: 5301238501600
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2025
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Schools
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.3mi
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Mason County Eastern Junior High/High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
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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 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$331,000 – $401,000
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