Wake up, sip your morning coffee, and watch the sunrise over the lake in this quaint and adorable cottage sitting just across the street from Michigan's largest inland lake, Houghton Lake. Every north facing window in the cottage has a view of the sparkling lake. The cottage is being sold TURN KEY, and is fully equipped with everything you need to start enjoying your summer's on the lakes edge. Located just down the road from the DNR boat launch and with lake access and daytime docking just across the street this is the perfect place for water lovers! The cottage is the type of northern retreat you dream of with knotty pine walls, a rustic, yet charming ambiance and location that can't be beat. Right in the center of town, less than 5 minute drive from grocery stores, walking distance to The source for information of this property is the seller, accuracy of said information is not guaranteed, lot size and frontages are per the legal description. It is recommended to the buyer that any information, which is of special interest, should be obtained through independent verification. ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE Purchaser is advised to confirm facts that are material to the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ashley Boals• Century 21 Realty North Houghton Lake
Contact: (989) 366-1801
Bought with Larry Baughman• Century 21 Realty North Houghton Lake
This cottage is situated a stone throw away from the Shores of Houghton Lake with water views, and steps away to public lake access. This very rustic 2 bedroom cottage features a open floor concept with a wood burning free-standing fireplace. The walls and ceilings are pine tongue and groove. Has a full bath and a rear shed for storage. .. A great get-away.
Public Records
Sep 3, 2004
Sold
$54,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,048 (+4.4%)
2024
$1,004 (+1.9%)
2023
$985 (+6.2%)
2022
$927 (+2.4%)
2021
$906 (+1.0%)
2020
$897 (+26.3%)
2019
$710 (+6.1%)
2018
$669 (+3.8%)
2017
$645 (+0.4%)
2016
$642 (+2.2%)
2015
$628 (−0.8%)
2014
$633
Tax history for 205 Broadway
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,048 (+4.4%)
2024
$1,004 (+1.9%)
2023
$985 (+6.2%)
2022
$927 (+2.4%)
2021
$906 (+1.0%)
2020
$897 (+26.3%)
2019
$710 (+6.1%)
2018
$669 (+3.8%)
2017
$645 (+0.4%)
2016
$642 (+2.2%)
2015
$628 (−0.8%)
2014
$633
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
686
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Roscommon County
APN
011-585-003-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Apr 29, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Range, Electric Water Heater
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 700
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential Lot
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 42 x 98 x 40 x 86
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Houghton Lake
Location Information
Directions: M-55 to gasoline alley to right on broadway, home on right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 686
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Roscommon County
APN: 011-585-003-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: (989) 366-1801
Around this home
Schools
Collins Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Houghton Lake High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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 93° 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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houghton Lake, MI • 48629
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$109,000 – $132,000
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