Charming cottage on the shores of Portage Lake! This classic camp is located in the highly desirable and tight-knit community of Bootjack. This property consists of a camp, sauna building, and a one-car garage with a finished upstairs. Rustic cottage has a wrap-around sitting room with original windows, as well as a kitchen and living room. Take the staircase up to the bedroom. The lot has 100' of frontage on the Portage and provides plenty of privacy, boasting over 300' from the road to the lake. Large yard lined by native plants. West exposure provides summer breezes and breathtaking sunsets. Property is located 3 miles past Dreamland and near the boat launch. Easy access by boat to both Downtown Houghton and the Lower Entrance to Lake Superior. Turn this cozy cottage into your ultimate summer retreat! This cottage doesn't currently have a well or septic. Property will be sold as-is and fully furnished. All information to be verified by the buyer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.74 acresLot Size
$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by JULIE WAARA• NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS - H
•906-523-5575 (broker)
•office.nmlb@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with CRAIG HEINONEN• COLDWELL BANKER SCHMIDT REALTORS
Charming cottage on the shores of Portage Lake! This classic camp is located in the highly desirable and tight-knit community of Bootjack. This property consists of a camp, sauna building, and a one-car garage with a finished upstairs. Rustic cottage has a wrap-around sitting room with original windows, as well as a kitchen and living room. Take the staircase up to the bedroom. The lot has 100' of frontage on the Portage and provides plenty of privacy, boasting over 300' from the road to the lake. Large yard lined by native plants. West exposure provides summer breezes and breathtaking sunsets. Property is located 3 miles past Dreamland and near the boat launch. Easy access by boat to both Downtown Houghton and the Lower Entrance to Lake Superior. Turn this cozy cottage into your ultimate summer retreat! This cottage doesn't currently have a well or septic. Property will be sold as-is and fully furnished. All information to be verified by the buyer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,214 (+5.5%)
2024
$3,045 (+5.5%)
2023
$2,885 (+7.7%)
2022
$2,678 (+4.1%)
2021
$2,573 (−2.5%)
2020
$2,637 (−5.1%)
2019
$2,780 (+9.4%)
2018
$2,540 (+3.0%)
2017
$2,466 (+14.8%)
2016
$2,149 (−1.4%)
2015
$2,180 (+1.3%)
2013
$2,153
Tax history for 45123 N Bootjack Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,214 (+5.5%)
2024
$3,045 (+5.5%)
2023
$2,885 (+7.7%)
2022
$2,678 (+4.1%)
2021
$2,573 (−2.5%)
2020
$2,637 (−5.1%)
2019
$2,780 (+9.4%)
2018
$2,540 (+3.0%)
2017
$2,466 (+14.8%)
2016
$2,149 (−1.4%)
2015
$2,180 (+1.3%)
2013
$2,153
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: M-26 to Lake Linden. Right on 9th Street to Bootjack, continue along the Bootjack Road , past Dreamland about 3miles. Home is on the Lake side. You will see the large garage from the road.
Municipality: Torch Lake Twp
Mail City: Lake Linden
Subdivision: Bootjack
Municipality: Torch Lake Twp
Area (Municipality): Torch Lake Twp (31030)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 330
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 014-214-042-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
Other
Listing Data
SPECIAL LISTING CONDITION: Standard
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtor
Around this home
Schools
Lake Linden-Hubbell High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
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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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