Looking for a waterfront retreat?? Don't miss this 3 bedroom cottage on Ford Lake! Relax on 100' of prime sandy frontage, perfect for swimming & boating. Southwesterly exposure offers all day sun, stunning views of the lake, and breathtaking sunsets whether you're on the dock or the deck! Open concept kitchen, dining, and living room with a wood-burning fireplace for chilly nights. All sports Ford Lake is 208 acres of crystal clear water and offers fantastic fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and all sorts of wildlife, right at your doorstep. The cottage is a turn key package, and includes most of the furnishings, dock, and the pontoon boat. With Ludington, Manistee, Lake Michigan, the Pere Marquette, and 1000's of acres of National Forest just a short ride away!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chris Diebel• Dwelling Realty - KW Northern Michigan
Looking for a waterfront retreat?? Don't miss this 3 bedroom cottage on Ford Lake! Relax on 100' of prime sandy frontage, perfect for swimming & boating. Southwesterly exposure offers all day sun, stunning views of the lake, and breathtaking sunsets whether you're on the dock or the deck! Open concept kitchen, dining, and living room with a wood-burning fireplace for chilly nights. All sports Ford Lake is 208 acres of crystal clear water and offers fantastic fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and all sorts of wildlife, right at your doorstep. The cottage is a turn key package, and includes most of the furnishings, dock, and the pontoon boat. With Ludington, Manistee, Lake Michigan, the Pere Marquette, and 1000's of acres of National Forest just a short ride away!
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mason County
APN
012-385-012-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 3
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 15
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 10
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 24
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 7
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Width: 7
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 9
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 12
Room 8 Information
Room Length: 12
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Width: 8
Room 9 Information
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Width: 10
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 864
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1960
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.0
Lot Size Area: 1.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Ford Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1260.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $3,177
Tax Assessed Value: $71,489
Location
School Information
High School District: Mason Cnty Eastern
Location Information
Directions: US-31 to Fountain Road, east on Fountain through the village. Follow the signs towards Ford Lake on Fountain Road. Take Griffin road north to Lake Avenue. It is sort of a two track that runs along the lake. There are directionals along the way
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Mason County
APN: 012-385-012-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.3mi
4/10
Mason County Eastern Junior High/High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
7/10
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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 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Fountain, MI • 49410
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Estimated sale price
$287,000 – $347,000
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