Charming cottage with 5.43 acres and approximately 300' frontage on John Ford Lake, a pristine electric motor-only lake 90' deep in a great recreational area near the Muskegon River and Manistee National Forest. This 2-bedroom vintage cottage, built in 1925, offers privacy and a quiet setting with no neighbors nearby. Open floor plan with a great room with cobblestone fireplace, large renovated kitchen plus eating area with sliders to the deck, and a newly-updated full bath with laundry. Many improvements including freshly painted exterior and interior, new windows, new tankless hot water heater, updated Kitchen, and new roof. The large deck over looks the property and the lake, with lots of room to play on the 5+ acres. Large 28X36 pole barn with new concrete floor for ample storage.
Charming cottage with 5.43 acres and approximately 300' frontage on John Ford Lake, a pristine electric motor-only lake 90' deep in a great recreational area near the Muskegon River and Manistee National Forest. This 2-bedroom vintage cottage, built in 1925, offers privacy and a quiet setting with no neighbors nearby. Open floor plan with a great room with cobblestone fireplace, large renovated kitchen plus eating area with sliders to the deck, and a newly-updated full bath with laundry. Many improvements including freshly painted exterior and interior, new windows, new tankless hot water heater, updated Kitchen, and new roof. The large deck over looks the property and the lake, with lots of room to play on the 5+ acres. Large 28X36 pole barn with new concrete floor for ample storage.
SW Michigan MLS #3256480
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 6, 1992
Listed
$37,900
$35/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3197717
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 7, 1989
Listed
$125,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 2013
Sold
$50,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,444 (+2.1%)
2024
$4,353 (+3.5%)
2023
$4,207 (+6.0%)
2022
$3,969 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,901 (−1.9%)
2020
$3,975 (−0.5%)
2019
$3,994 (−0.7%)
2018
$4,022 (+31.5%)
2017
$3,059 (−31.7%)
2016
$4,477 (−1.3%)
2014
$4,534
Tax history for 5698 S Centerline Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,444 (+2.1%)
2024
$4,353 (+3.5%)
2023
$4,207 (+6.0%)
2022
$3,969 (+1.7%)
2021
$3,901 (−1.9%)
2020
$3,975 (−0.5%)
2019
$3,994 (−0.7%)
2018
$4,022 (+31.5%)
2017
$3,059 (−31.7%)
2016
$4,477 (−1.3%)
2014
$4,534
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Connected, Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School District: Newaygo
Location Information
Directions: From M-37 North of Newaygo, go West on M-82 toward Fremont take immediate right onto S. Centerline, turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue follow signs to home
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Newaygo County
APN: 19-07-121-015
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Velma Matson Upper Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal 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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Historical weather
Newaygo, MI • 49337
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$341,000 – $413,000
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