Escape to the lake in this super cute, cozy cottage offering a simple and inviting open-concept layout. The two-room interior features a comfortable living area, kitchen, and sleeping space, along with a separate bathroom complete with a bathtub/shower combination. Step outside to enjoy beautiful Portage Lake from the spacious deck, perfect for morning coffee, entertaining, or relaxing at the end of the day. A firepit provides the ideal spot for evenings by the water, while the storage shed offers convenient space for your outdoor gear and belongings. The property also includes an 80-foot dock, providing plenty of room to enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and all your favorite lake activities. Recent updates include new roof in 2023, interior repainted, new dark blue siding on lake facing side of house and shower heads and shower rod in 2024, kitchen fan/light, closet accordion door, bathroom door and deck handrails in 2025 in 2025, and AC window unit in 2026. Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend getaway or a place to call home year-round, this cottage offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy lakefront living. Please note. THE BUILDING SITS ON LEASED LAND. Buyer must be approved by the landowner as a condition of purchase.
Escape to the lake in this super cute, cozy cottage offering a simple and inviting open-concept layout. The two-room interior features a comfortable living area, kitchen, and sleeping space, along with a separate bathroom complete with a bathtub/shower combination. Step outside to enjoy beautiful Portage Lake from the spacious deck, perfect for morning coffee, entertaining, or relaxing at the end of the day. A firepit provides the ideal spot for evenings by the water, while the storage shed offers convenient space for your outdoor gear and belongings. The property also includes an 80-foot dock, providing plenty of room to enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and all your favorite lake activities. Recent updates include new roof in 2023, interior repainted, new dark blue siding on lake facing side of house and shower heads and shower rod in 2024, kitchen fan/light, closet accordion door, bathroom door and deck handrails in 2025 in 2025, and AC window unit in 2026. Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend getaway or a place to call home year-round, this cottage offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy lakefront living. Please note. THE BUILDING SITS ON LEASED LAND. Buyer must be approved by the landowner as a condition of purchase.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,054 (+96.9%)
2024
$1,044 (+5.0%)
2023
$994 (+5.0%)
2022
$947 (+4.2%)
2021
$908 (+1.3%)
2020
$897 (+2.7%)
2019
$873 (+2.1%)
2018
$855 (+286.3%)
2017
$221 (−66.5%)
2016
$660
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Zoning
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Lot width
257 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
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County
Jackson County
APN
819-05-32-303-001-05
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Last updated by owner on Jun 30, 2026.
R-3
High Density Residential District
It is the purpose of the R-3 High Density Residential District to provide opportunities for residential development patterns and lifestyles of a more urban character than the R-2 District. In light of the comparatively small lot sizes authorized in this District, this District is not intended to be established except where public sewer is present or expected to be extended to in the near future, or where existing land division patterns reflect development patterns anticipated by this District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 164 Portage Lake Rd
$80,533
$4,467 under list price of $85K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $62K to $250K.