Rarely does a Northern Michigan waterfront property offer this combination of 216 feet of crystal-clear North Blue Lake frontage, nearly two private wooded acres, exceptional privacy, and a custom Craftsman residence. This 4,000+ square-foot estate is designed to embrace its natural setting, with four bedrooms, three baths, soaring cathedral ceilings, expansive windows, natural craftsmanship, and a dramatic stone fireplace. At the heart of the home is a large, open kitchen, dining, and family room overlooking the lake, creating an exceptional setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Expansive windows keep the water in view and make North Blue Lake part of the experience from nearly every gathering space. The waterfront lifestyle is enhanced by a private dock and three-season room overlooking the lake. The low-wake setting is ideal for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and peaceful days on the water, while the lake’s remarkable clarity creates an especially beautiful backdrop. For the Northern Michigan enthusiast, the property also features a heated 24×24 workshop and an impressive 40×30 toy barn with 16-foot sidewalls and 14-foot drive-through doors—ideal for boats, vehicles, recreational equipment, and seasonal storage. Snowmobiling, ORV’s, Golf, skiing, fishing, and other four-season recreation are all within easy reach. This is more than a waterfront home. It is a private Northern Michigan estate offering rare frontage, timeless Craftsman character, exceptional lake views, and the space to enjoy every season. 216 feet of crystal-clear North Blue Lake frontage. Nearly two private wooded acres. A truly rare waterfront offering.
Rarely does a Northern Michigan waterfront property offer this combination of 216 feet of crystal-clear North Blue Lake frontage, nearly two private wooded acres, exceptional privacy, and a custom Craftsman residence. This 4,000+ square-foot estate is designed to embrace its natural setting, with four bedrooms, three baths, soaring cathedral ceilings, expansive windows, natural craftsmanship, and a dramatic stone fireplace. At the heart of the home is a large, open kitchen, dining, and family room overlooking the lake, creating an exceptional setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Expansive windows keep the water in view and make North Blue Lake part of the experience from nearly every gathering space. The waterfront lifestyle is enhanced by a private dock and three-season room overlooking the lake. The low-wake setting is ideal for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and peaceful days on the water, while the lakes remarkable clarity creates an especially beautiful backdrop. For the Northern Michigan enthusiast, the property also features a heated 24ƒ-24 workshop and an impressive 40ƒ-30 toy barn with 16-foot sidewalls and 14-foot drive-through doors-ideal for boats, vehicles, recreational equipment, and seasonal storage. Snowmobiling, ORVs, Golf, skiing, fishing, and other four-season recreation are all within easy reach. This is more than a waterfront home. It is a private Northern Michigan estate offering rare frontage, timeless Craftsman character, exceptional lake views, and the space to enjoy every season. 216 feet of crystal-clear North Blue Lake frontage. Nearly two private wooded acres. A truly rare waterfront offering.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1183248
Sep 11, 2018
Sold
$539,000
$134/sq ft
Jul 31, 2018
Listed
$539,000
$134/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001183248
Sep 11, 2018
Sold
$539,000
$134/sq ft
Jul 31, 2018
Listed
$539,000
$134/sq ft
Unmatched quality down to every finish detail is found here in this Maple Ridge Custom Home. Built in 2010 on North Blue Lake where no wake speeds give you peace of mind for family and boating pursuits. Home features soaring ceilings, wall of windows with lake view, gourmet kitchen, elegant master suite with screened-in porch, garage & hobby space, gathering areas, storage, and impressive outdoor living. There are 4 beauitful bedrooms and a 5th non-conforming bedroom currently used for storage. Granite counters, stacked stone gas fireplace, built-in's, teak hardwood flooring, slate tile, main floor laundry and mud room. Heated 26x24 attached garage plus insulated/heated 24x24 storage barn. The vinyl dock, outdoor wood furnace, and all house generator are included in this sale. North Blue Lake feeds into all sports Blue Lake - crystal clear water with outstanding fishing. Plenty of wildlife and adjacent to 1000's of state acreage with groomed snow mobile trails only 3 miles away. Click on the virtual tour - from the moment the front door open you will be enthralled by the calming beauty inside. See additional documents for complete list of upgrades within this home. Less than 30 minutes to US 131 or I-75.
Public Records
Sep 6, 2016
Sold
$455,000
$113/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1161455
Jul 25, 2016
Sold
$455,000
$113/sq ft
May 20, 2016
Listed
$469,000
$117/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001161455
Jul 25, 2016
Sold
$455,000
$113/sq ft
May 20, 2016
Listed
$469,000
$117/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1147892
Sep 16, 2015
Listing Removed
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Mar 17, 2015
Listed
$489,000
$121/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001147892
Sep 16, 2015
Listing Removed
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Mar 17, 2015
Listed
$489,000
$121/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1144974
Mar 16, 2015
Listing Removed
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Sep 25, 2014
Listed
$489,000
$121/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001144974
Mar 16, 2015
Listing Removed
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Sep 25, 2014
Listed
$489,000
$121/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1088580
Aug 25, 2009
Sold
$155,000
$39/sq ft
Jun 4, 2009
Listed
$179,900
$45/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1052300
Mar 31, 2005
Listing Removed
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Oct 16, 2004
Listed
$229,000
$57/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1047810
Sep 24, 2004
Listing Removed
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Mar 30, 2004
Listed
$249,900
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,263 (−1.5%)
2024
$8,390 (+7.1%)
2023
$7,835 (+5.0%)
2022
$7,462 (+4.0%)
2021
$7,174 (+10.3%)
2020
$6,501 (−39.1%)
2019
$10,668 (+61.8%)
2018
$6,595 (−2.0%)
2017
$6,729 (+57.2%)
2016
$4,281 (+4.1%)
2015
$4,112 (+1.6%)
2014
$4,048 (+6.1%)
2013
$3,816
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.87 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,960
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,960
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
002-015-010-01
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
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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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 7249 NE Blue Lake Rd
$1,160,463
$90K under list price of $1.25M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $275K to $635K.