Enjoy all that this one-of-a-kind cottage, with 100’ of frontage on Portage Lake, has to offer. This home, built by a Finnish carpenter, has a vaulted great room with ash tongue and groove paneling and fir beams. Huge windows look out towards the lake. There is a large stone fireplace with a slate hearth. The kitchen has handcrafted white oak cabinets. There is a large utility room and additional storage space. A large room at the back of the cottage is ready to be finished into a family room, master bedroom, craft room, or whatever you would like. The wiring and insulation are in, you just need to provide the finishing touches. A custom spiral stair leads from the great room up to a loft that overlooks the great room and has fantastic lake views. A full bath is conveniently located on the main floor. There are two additional sleeping areas and a full bath on the second floor. You can’t beat the views from the 16’ x 40’ deck that includes a built-in hot tub. The authentic Finnish sauna is right next to the lake. Don’t miss out, with a few finishing touches, this cottage will provide tons of summer fun.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JENNIFER BREITMOSER• RE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H
Enjoy all that this one-of-a-kind cottage, with 100’ of frontage on Portage Lake, has to offer. This home, built by a Finnish carpenter, has a vaulted great room with ash tongue and groove paneling and fir beams. Huge windows look out towards the lake. There is a large stone fireplace with a slate hearth. The kitchen has handcrafted white oak cabinets. There is a large utility room and additional storage space. A large room at the back of the cottage is ready to be finished into a family room, master bedroom, craft room, or whatever you would like. The wiring and insulation are in, you just need to provide the finishing touches. A custom spiral stair leads from the great room up to a loft that overlooks the great room and has fantastic lake views. A full bath is conveniently located on the main floor. There are two additional sleeping areas and a full bath on the second floor. You can’t beat the views from the 16’ x 40’ deck that includes a built-in hot tub. The authentic Finnish sauna is right next to the lake. Don’t miss out, with a few finishing touches, this cottage will provide tons of summer fun.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,041 (+5.5%)
2024
$3,830 (+5.4%)
2023
$3,633 (+7.6%)
2022
$3,375 (+3.6%)
2021
$3,257 (−3.4%)
2020
$3,371 (+35.7%)
2019
$2,484 (+9.7%)
2018
$2,264 (+4.2%)
2017
$2,172 (+26.2%)
2016
$1,721 (−0.5%)
2015
$1,729 (+1.9%)
2013
$1,697
Tax history for 44555 Bootjack Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,041 (+5.5%)
2024
$3,830 (+5.4%)
2023
$3,633 (+7.6%)
2022
$3,375 (+3.6%)
2021
$3,257 (−3.4%)
2020
$3,371 (+35.7%)
2019
$2,484 (+9.7%)
2018
$2,264 (+4.2%)
2017
$2,172 (+26.2%)
2016
$1,721 (−0.5%)
2015
$1,729 (+1.9%)
2013
$1,697
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,855
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
014-222-005-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: First Flr Full Bathroom
Has Fireplace
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 17 x 13
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16 x 8
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=7
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bath Descriptions: Whirlpool/Hot Tub
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: Second
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Dimension: 10 x 11
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Dimension: 10 x 11
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Dimensions: 24 x 17
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 25
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Lake Frontage
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Portage Lake
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1969
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Land Information
Acreage: 0.7
Roads: City/County
Frontage: 100
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: None
Heating System: Hot Water
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2027
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: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,855
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 014-222-005-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
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Schools
Lake Linden-Hubbell High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi
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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
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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