Northern Michigan Waterfront Cottage for Sale! Cozy 2BR 1BA cottage nestled on a nice wooded lot with 150 feet of spectacular waterfront overlooking beautiful Portage Lake! Put in a dock, pull up your boat and let those family memories began! Cottage comes totally equipped! The layout consist of a cute kitchen leading to the living room with a nice freestanding wood stove, two main floor bedrooms and main floor bath with shower. This 3 season recreational retreat offers awesome sunset views right from the comfort of your own living room! The cottage has a large 10x25 wrap around screen porch making it perfect for entertaining guests or just enjoying all mother nature has to offer! There is a 13x24 one car detached garage that could be used for storing your seasonal toys or parking your car! Seller has replaced the shingles in 2013. This would also make an ideal hunting retreat as there are many places to hunt in the area! If you're in the market for the perfect recreational getaway, you'll want to take a look at this property! This is a fantastic price! Cottage is winterized and being sold "As Is". Call for an appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by DALE GORDON• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
•906-523-5575 (broker)
•office.nmlb@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with DALE GORDON• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
Northern Michigan Waterfront Cottage for Sale! Cozy 2BR 1BA cottage nestled on a nice wooded lot with 150 feet of spectacular waterfront overlooking beautiful Portage Lake! Put in a dock, pull up your boat and let those family memories began! Cottage comes totally equipped! The layout consist of a cute kitchen leading to the living room with a nice freestanding wood stove, two main floor bedrooms and main floor bath with shower. This 3 season recreational retreat offers awesome sunset views right from the comfort of your own living room! The cottage has a large 10x25 wrap around screen porch making it perfect for entertaining guests or just enjoying all mother nature has to offer! There is a 13x24 one car detached garage that could be used for storing your seasonal toys or parking your car! Seller has replaced the shingles in 2013. This would also make an ideal hunting retreat as there are many places to hunt in the area! If you're in the market for the perfect recreational getaway, you'll want to take a look at this property! This is a fantastic price! Cottage is winterized and being sold "As Is". Call for an appointment today!
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,922 (+5.5%)
2024
$3,717 (+5.4%)
2023
$3,526 (+7.6%)
2022
$3,275 (+3.6%)
2021
$3,161 (−2.1%)
2020
$3,231 (−8.9%)
2019
$3,548 (+110.4%)
2018
$1,686 (+4.2%)
2017
$1,618 (+26.2%)
2016
$1,282 (−0.4%)
2015
$1,287 (+1.8%)
2013
$1,264
Tax history for 42903 Bootjack Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,922 (+5.5%)
2024
$3,717 (+5.4%)
2023
$3,526 (+7.6%)
2022
$3,275 (+3.6%)
2021
$3,161 (−2.1%)
2020
$3,231 (−8.9%)
2019
$3,548 (+110.4%)
2018
$1,686 (+4.2%)
2017
$1,618 (+26.2%)
2016
$1,282 (−0.4%)
2015
$1,287 (+1.8%)
2013
$1,264
*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
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
560
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
014-234-005-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 1
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: First Floor Bedroom, First Flr Full Bathroom
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Appliances: Microwave, Range/Oven
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 9 x 10
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: 7 x 13
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 13 x 19
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Masonite
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Slab
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Lake Frontage
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Portage Lake
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: 15,014,815,098
Land Information
Acreage: 0.51
Roads: City/County
Frontage: 150
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Wood
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Space Heater
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=560
School Information
School District: Lake Linden Hubbell School Distr
School District: Lake Linden Hubbell School Distr
Location Details
Municipality: Torch Lake Twp
Mail City: Lake Linden
Municipality: Torch Lake Twp
Area (Municipality): Torch Lake Twp (31030)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 560
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 014-234-005-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Linden-Hubbell High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 11.2mi
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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 89° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Lake Linden, MI • 49945
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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