Want an upnorth getaway, with out spending a fortune? This clean little getaway is ready for campers, snowmobilers, hunters and fishermen. Allsports East Lake is right down the road for boating and fishing and swimming for the kids. State land is to the East for snowmobiling and hunting. Septic System was upgraded September 2010. And, well was tested in September 2010 and tested OK. And, for those chilly evenings there is a gas fire stove. So, lets go camping!!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Billie Ketchum• EXIT Northern Shores Realty-KA
•231-258-0927 (broker)
•stephen@sckaras.com (broker)
Bought with Billie Ketchum• EXIT Northern Shores Realty-KA
Efficient cozy 1 bedroom cottage, perfect for the sportsman with state land nearby, close to lakes, rivers and recreational trails. Ready to move in and enjoy all that northern Michigan has to offer.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1055922
Dec 9, 2005
Sold
$25,500
$91/sq ft
May 9, 2005
Listed
$29,900
$107/sq ft
Cute cabin opportunity. Everything is here: electricity, well (newer), septic and most furnishings. Structure is in good shape. Storage shed included.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$180 (+0.9%)
2024
$178 (+7.4%)
2023
$166 (+37.5%)
2022
$121 (−21.9%)
2021
$154 (+1.1%)
2020
$153 (+1.9%)
2019
$150 (−0.7%)
2018
$151 (−4.1%)
2017
$158 (+3.0%)
2016
$153 (−2.5%)
2015
$157 (+3.3%)
2014
$152 (+2.4%)
2013
$148
Tax history for 1959 SE Spencer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$180 (+0.9%)
2024
$178 (+7.4%)
2023
$166 (+37.5%)
2022
$121 (−21.9%)
2021
$154 (+1.1%)
2020
$153 (+1.9%)
2019
$150 (−0.7%)
2018
$151 (−4.1%)
2017
$158 (+3.0%)
2016
$153 (−2.5%)
2015
$157 (+3.3%)
2014
$152 (+2.4%)
2013
$148
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.75 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
010-015-011-00
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom Information
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1960
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 132,198
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 0.6
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas, Wood
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Wall Heat, Space Heater
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=280
School Information
School District: Kalkaska Public Schools
School District: Kalkaska Public Schools
Location Details
Municipality: Orange Twp
Mail City: Kalkaska
Subdivision: Metes and Bounds
Municipality: Orange Twp
Area (Municipality): Orange Twp (40010)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 010-015-011-00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Birch Street Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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Kalkaska Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
5/10
Kalkaska High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 13 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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Estimated sale price
$55,000 – $67,000
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