Affordable Lakefront Cabin - Just 3 Miles from Downtown Gaylord! This peaceful cabin sits on 42 feet of Five Lakes frontage. The cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home features an open floorplan, plenty of windows, and a 14'x 16' lakeside deck. Trees surrounding the cabin give the property a great up north feel. Located on lake #3 of the Five Lakes chain, this is a great spot for fishing, kayaking, and enjoying peaceful Northern Michigan. The cabin has a south facing sunroom addition with isolated water damage. The rest of the cabin sits on a solid slab foundation and is move in ready. This is an excellent opportunity for new owners to buy a move in ready home with a fixer upper price tag and short-term rental possibilities. Personal property available.
Single-familyProperty Type
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jim Hodges• COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT GAYLORD
Bought with Jim Hodges• COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT GAYLORD
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
36 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
576
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Otsego County
APN
081-150-005-003-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Nov 10, 2026 • Active
Building
Demolition
Apr 9, 1999 • Final
Electrical
Replace the main electrical service.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Window Features: Blinds
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Range
Flooring: Simulated Wood
Room Information
Laundry Features: None
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 676.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 676
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
On Waterfront
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential Water
Lot Information
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Water Body Name: Five Lakes
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: .14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Zoning: RR
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Gaylord
High School: Gaylord
Location Information
Directions: From M-32 turn north on Murner Rd, in 1/2 mile turn left on Five Lakes Rd., Home is on the left in 0.6 miles.
Subdivision Name: T31N R3W
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 576
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Otsego County
APN: 081-150-005-003-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Ohio Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Gaylord Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
Gaylord High School/Voc. Bldg.
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$108,000 – $130,000
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