Waterfront cottage on Helen Lake in Southern Marquette County. This cabin is clean and ready to go with two lots and 200 feet of water frontage on Helen Lake. Helen Lake is a private lake that is secluded, yet has great road access just a 35 minute drive from town. Many owners, including the Seller, live on the lake year round. This camp is set up to use year round with central heat and a back up wood stove. There is a large pole building complete with double power doors for plenty of garage space. The lots are well maintained with nice landscaping and a lawn right down to the water's edge. The frontage is beautiful here with a nice buffer between neighbors and great lake views. The main floor of the cottage has a nice flow with a big open kitchen, living, and eating area. The bathroom is on the main level with two bedrooms upstairs. You could build a new home or another cabin on the adjacent lot, or use it for a camper site. There is an old sauna building that is currently used for storage but could easily be converted back to a sauna. All the buildings and property are well maintained and would be a joy for a new owner looking use as a lake cottage or even a year round lakehome. Just down the road from the property is a large state forest area with recreation trails and great hunting habitat.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by ROB SULLIVAN• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS
Waterfront cottage on Helen Lake in Southern Marquette County. This cabin is clean and ready to go with two lots and 200 feet of water frontage on Helen Lake. Helen Lake is a private lake that is secluded, yet has great road access just a 35 minute drive from town. Many owners, including the Seller, live on the lake year round. This camp is set up to use year round with central heat and a back up wood stove. There is a large pole building complete with double power doors for plenty of garage space. The lots are well maintained with nice landscaping and a lawn right down to the water's edge. The frontage is beautiful here with a nice buffer between neighbors and great lake views. The main floor of the cottage has a nice flow with a big open kitchen, living, and eating area. The bathroom is on the main level with two bedrooms upstairs. You could build a new home or another cabin on the adjacent lot, or use it for a camper site. There is an old sauna building that is currently used for storage but could easily be converted back to a sauna. All the buildings and property are well maintained and would be a joy for a new owner looking use as a lake cottage or even a year round lakehome. Just down the road from the property is a large state forest area with recreation trails and great hunting habitat.
Greater Lansing AoR #10029235
Aug 16, 2018
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Aug 16, 2018
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Aug 15, 2017
Listed
$149,900
$131/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #10008301
Dec 2, 2015
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Dec 2, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 14, 2013
Listed
$156,900
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,328 (+6.5%)
2024
$2,187 (+14.5%)
2023
$1,910 (−0.9%)
2022
$1,927 (−10.2%)
2021
$2,146 (+0.7%)
2020
$2,130 (+200.0%)
2019
$710 (+6.2%)
2018
$668 (+1.7%)
2017
$657 (+1.0%)
2016
$651 (+1.1%)
2015
$644 (+0.8%)
2014
$639 (+7.9%)
2013
$592
Tax history for 1008 S Helen Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,328 (+6.5%)
2024
$2,187 (+14.5%)
2023
$1,910 (−0.9%)
2022
$1,927 (−10.2%)
2021
$2,146 (+0.7%)
2020
$2,130 (+200.0%)
2019
$710 (+6.2%)
2018
$668 (+1.7%)
2017
$657 (+1.0%)
2016
$651 (+1.1%)
2015
$644 (+0.8%)
2014
$639 (+7.9%)
2013
$592
*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
1
Lot width
94 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
919
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marquette County
APN
52-06-003-048-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: First Flr Full Bathroom
Has Fireplace
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 9 x 14
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 14 x 17
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 24
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Masonite
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Dock/Pier Facility, Lake Frontage
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Helen Lake
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1962
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 200,436
Land Information
Acreage: 2
Roads: Private Road
Frontage: 200
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas, Wood
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1144
School Information
School District: NICE Community Schools
School District: Nice Community Schools
Location Details
Municipality: Humboldt Twp
Mail City: Ishpeming
Area (Municipality): Humboldt Twp (52011)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 919
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Marquette County
APN: 52-06-003-048-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2026
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