Welcome to the Chain of Lakes! Situated on the canal of Portage Lake, you'll be wowed by the water views from the lakeside deck, enclosed porch, or the concrete patio! Completely renovated in the past 5 years, the updates include new flooring throughout, paint, light fixtures, well pump, Water Filtration System with specialized iron filter, Air-Conditioning and Furnace Units - just to name a few! Expansive family room that opens to the dining room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace. Gorgeous Kitchen with stunning granite and SS appliances. The Primary Bedroom showcases a second fireplace with stellar views of the water. The two additional bedrooms are very spacious with large closets, too! The enclosed porch is the perfect spot for entertaining or enjoying your morning cup of coffee. Attached 2-car garage PLUS a huge driveway for additional parking (rare on a lakefront home!) The backyard is fully fenced in with sheds for additional lake storage. The front fence opens up, allowing for easy boat storage if you so desire. The Portage Chain of Lakes consists of 7 primary lakes, with Portage Lake being 644 acres in size - you'll never run out of water for Jet Skiing, tubing, or knee boarding. Fish right off your dock for amazinge Bass, Blue Gill, Crappie, and Pike!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$295Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Todd Fedie• KW Realty Livingston
•810-227-5500 (broker)
•frondesk149@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Rebecca Topolski• KW Realty Livingston
Welcome to the Chain of Lakes! Situated on the canal of Portage Lake, you'll be wowed by the water views from the lakeside deck, enclosed porch, or the concrete patio! Completely renovated in the past 5 years, the updates include new flooring throughout, paint, light fixtures, well pump, Water Filtration System with specialized iron filter, Air-Conditioning and Furnace Units - just to name a few! Expansive family room that opens to the dining room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace. Gorgeous Kitchen with stunning granite and SS appliances. The Primary Bedroom showcases a second fireplace with stellar views of the water. The two additional bedrooms are very spacious with large closets, too! The enclosed porch is the perfect spot for entertaining or enjoying your morning cup of coffee. Attached 2-car garage PLUS a huge driveway for additional parking (rare on a lakefront home!) The backyard is fully fenced in with sheds for additional lake storage. The front fence opens up, allowing for easy boat storage if you so desire. The Portage Chain of Lakes consists of 7 primary lakes, with Portage Lake being 644 acres in size - you'll never run out of water for Jet Skiing, tubing, or knee boarding. Fish right off your dock for amazinge Bass, Blue Gill, Crappie, and Pike!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60918688
Sep 12, 2025
Sold
$565,000
$285/sq ft
Aug 13, 2025
Contingent
—
Aug 11, 2025
Relisted
—
Aug 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Jul 23, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 17, 2025
Listed
$565,000
$285/sq ft
Jul 15, 2025
Coming Soon
$565,000
$285/sq ft
Jul 15, 2025
Listed
$565,000
$285/sq ft
Welcome to the Chain of Lakes! Situated on the canal of Portage Lake, you'll be wowed by the water views from the lakeside deck, enclosed porch, or the concrete patio! Completely renovated in the past 5 years, the updates include new flooring throughout, paint, light fixtures, well pump, Water Filtration System with specialized iron filter, Air-Conditioning and Furnace Units - just to name a few! Expansive family room that opens to the dining room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace. Gorgeous Kitchen with stunning granite and SS appliances. The Primary Bedroom showcases a second fireplace with stellar views of the water. The two additional bedrooms are very spacious with large closets, too! The enclosed porch is the perfect spot for entertaining or enjoying your morning cup of coffee. Attached 2-car garage PLUS a huge driveway for additional parking (rare on a lakefront home!) The backyard is fully fenced in with sheds for additional lake storage. The front fence opens up, allowing for easy boat storage if you so desire. The Portage Chain of Lakes consists of 7 primary lakes, with Portage Lake being 644 acres in size - you'll never run out of water for Jet Skiing, tubing, or knee boarding. Fish right off your dock for amazinge Bass, Blue Gill, Crappie, and Pike!
Public Records
Jul 27, 2020
Sold
$353,000
$178/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #40045616
Jun 29, 2020
Sold
$355,000
$179/sq ft
Jun 18, 2020
Pending
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May 15, 2020
Contingent
—
May 9, 2020
Price Changed
$350,000
$177/sq ft
Apr 22, 2020
Listed
$350,000
$177/sq ft
Apr 22, 2020
Listed
$349,999
$177/sq ft
REALCOMP #2200026614
Jun 29, 2020
Sold
$355,000
$179/sq ft
Jun 18, 2020
Pending
—
May 15, 2020
Contingent
—
May 9, 2020
Price Changed
$350,000
$177/sq ft
Apr 22, 2020
Listed
$349,999
$177/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21204601
Oct 3, 2016
Sold
$260,000
$131/sq ft
Aug 29, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 16, 2016
Listed
$269,900
$136/sq ft
REALCOMP #216082012
Oct 3, 2016
Sold
$260,000
$131/sq ft
Aug 29, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 16, 2016
Listed
$269,900
$136/sq ft
REALCOMP #210024277
Apr 9, 2010
Sold
$175,000
$88/sq ft
Feb 28, 2010
Listed
$179,900
$91/sq ft
REALCOMP #29033068
Feb 28, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2009
Listed
$179,900
$91/sq ft
REALCOMP #28198411
Mar 8, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Dec 8, 2008
Listed
$225,000
$114/sq ft
REALCOMP #28161245
Nov 23, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Sep 25, 2008
Listed
$299,990
$152/sq ft
REALCOMP #28089265
Sep 25, 2008
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2008
Listed
$299,990
$152/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 21, 2003
Sold
$265,000
$134/sq ft
REALCOMP #21058947
Oct 14, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jul 20, 2001
Listed
$259,900
$131/sq ft
REALCOMP #21040052
Jul 2, 2001
Sold
$235,000
$119/sq ft
May 22, 2001
Listed
$249,000
$126/sq ft
REALCOMP #21030577
Aug 1, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2001
Listed
$269,000
$136/sq ft
REALCOMP #00746267
May 29, 1998
Sold
$160,000
$81/sq ft
Jul 31, 1997
Listed
$165,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 1992
Sold
$120,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,061 (+5.7%)
2024
$4,790 (+3.7%)
2023
$4,620 (+6.1%)
2022
$4,353 (+2.6%)
2021
$4,244 (+23.3%)
2020
$3,441 (+0.9%)
2019
$3,410 (+2.7%)
2018
$3,322 (+4.8%)
2017
$3,170 (+18.6%)
2016
$2,672 (+4.3%)
2015
$2,561 (+4.3%)
2014
$2,456
Tax history for 1890 Darwin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,061 (+5.7%)
2024
$4,790 (+3.7%)
2023
$4,620 (+6.1%)
2022
$4,353 (+2.6%)
2021
$4,244 (+23.3%)
2020
$3,441 (+0.9%)
2019
$3,410 (+2.7%)
2018
$3,322 (+4.8%)
2017
$3,170 (+18.6%)
2016
$2,672 (+4.3%)
2015
$2,561 (+4.3%)
2014
$2,456
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
76 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,794
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Livingston County
APN
4714-25-401-019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Attached Garage, Electric In Garage, Gar Door Opener, Side Loading Garage, Direct Access
Parking: 2 Spaces
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail., Dsl Available
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Other (See Remarks), Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room Fireplace, Master Bedroom Fireplace, Natural Fireplace