Google street view image for 5879 NE Blue Lake Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646

Off market sep 2013 for $140K

$409,646

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,298/mo

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1,700

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5879 NE Blue Lake Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646

About this home

Situated among towering pines, this charming northern Michigan home/cottage overlooks serene Little Blue Lake in the heart of northern Kalkaska County's recreational paradise. Little Blue is one in a three-lake chain including North and Big Blue Lakes. Together they offer wonderful all sports boating, excellent fishing for trout, bass and panfish and peaceful areas for kayaking and swimming. It's central location is ideal for fly fishing on The AuSable or Manistee Rivers, snowmobiling and atv riding 100's of miles of area trails, skiing or golfing at Schuss/Shanty Creek, dining and shopping in Gaylord or slightly longer trips to Petoskey or Traverse City. The home itself offers abundant natural light, an open floorplan, main floor laundry and bedrooms, a large loft and expansive water views.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

0.62 acresLot Size

$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Janik • Homewaters, LLC

•877-820-1194 (broker)

•chad@homewaters.net (broker)

Bought with Dean Templeton • Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City

•231-922-2350 (broker)

•tracy@schmidthq.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #1106436

Redfin Estimate

$409,646

$270K since sold in September 2013$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.4% higher than the average sale price ($396K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$595,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
7093 Little Twin Lake Rd NE, Mancelona, MI 49659
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$540,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,890 sq ft
5738 NE Rita Dr, Kalkaska, MI 49646
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$401,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,670 sq ft
8064 Eagle Lake Dr NE, Mancelona, MI 49659
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$340,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,372 sq ft
6360 Little Twin Lake Rd NE, Mancelona, MI 49659
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$250,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,748 sq ft
4972 NE E Shore Dr Lot : 3&4, Kalkaska, MI 49646
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$250,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,748 sq ft
4972 NE E Shore Dr, Kalkaska, MI 49646

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Market trends in 49646, MI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.7%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$265K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 5879 NE Blue Lake Rd

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #1106436

Sep 25, 2013

Sold

$140,000

$82/sq ft

Apr 18, 2012

Listed

$149,900

$88/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #1101963

Nov 8, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Jun 7, 2011

Listed

$177,500

$104/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #1065760

Aug 4, 2006

Sold

$187,900

$111/sq ft

Jun 24, 2006

Listed

$187,900

$111/sq ft

FABULOUS CHALET ON A QUIET LAKE! Listen to the loons! Watch the wildlife from your livingroom though huge glass windows, and relax on the lakeside deck! Gas fireplace for cozy evenings, sleeps several, frontage on Little Blue Lake and Goose Creek! Includes detached garage, dock, paved driveway, and a pleasant setting offer a feeling of seclusion!! Charming "up north chalet" close to many lakes, state land, Blue Bear Snowmobile Trail!

REALCOMP #78001037132

Jun 10, 2002

Sold

$143,000

$84/sq ft

Apr 16, 2002

Listed

$149,900

$88/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #1031506

Oct 10, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Feb 13, 2001

Listed

$156,900

$92/sq ft

Tax history for 5879 NE Blue Lake Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.76 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,542

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kalkaska County

APN

002-027-002-05

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Parking: Garage

Interior

Interior Features
Rooms: Entry
Interior Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Skylights
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Gas Fireplace

Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=12
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2

Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Kitchen Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: L=11

Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Family Room Level: Upper
Family Room Dimensions: 14 x 10

Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 26 x 13

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Deck
Foundation Type: Crawl

Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Dock/Pier Facility, Water View
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Little Blue Lake

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1988
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0

Lot Information
Zoning: Residential

Land Information
Acreage: 0.62
Frontage: 151

Utilities

Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic

Location

Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1700

School Information
School District: Kalkaska Public Schools
School District: Kalkaska Public Schools

Location Details
Municipality: Blue Lake Twp
Mail City: Kalkaska
Subdivision: None
Municipality: Blue Lake Twp
Area (Municipality): Blue Lake Twp (40002)

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,542
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 002-027-002-05

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Birch Street Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 15.0mi

4/10

Kalkaska Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.3mi

5/10

Kalkaska High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.0mi

7/10

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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

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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Historical weather

Kalkaska, MI • 49646

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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$390,000 – $472,000

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Home values near 5879 NE Blue Lake Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5804 Blue Lake Road Northeast, Kalkaska, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$320,335
6115 Blue Lake Road Northeast, Kalkaska, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$427,772

Address	Redfin Estimate
5862 Blue Lake Road Northeast, Kalkaska, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$295,593
6085 Blue Lake Road Northeast, Kalkaska, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2744 Sq. Ft.	$453,329

Address	Redfin Estimate
5846 Blue Lake Road Northeast, Kalkaska, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1910 Sq. Ft.	$356,652
6054 Blue Lake Road Northeast, Kalkaska, MI - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$491,818

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