Relaxed and Easy Lake Living in this charming cottage on the Torch River Bayou just across the street from Torch Lake. The adorable cottage is in immaculate condition, perfect for a weekend retreat. Cozy living room has a gas fireplace, kitchen takes advantage of every inch of space with great counter space and cool retro enamel sink, which flows nicely into the dining/sunporch area, convenient half bath on the main floor as well. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs and a full bath with loads of storage. The master has a private balcony overlooking the river! Much of the living is done outside here with a large back deck over looking the private river frontage and private dock and new seawall. The picturesque setting is amazing. Step out your backdoor and onto your boat and Torch Lake is 5 minutes away. Part of the Chain of Lakes so enjoy Torch, Elk, Skegemog and Clam for tons of fun on the water. New Well!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$583Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Camille Campbell• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Bought with Laura Grezner• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Kalkas
Relaxed and Easy Lake Living in this charming cottage on the Torch River Bayou just across the street from Torch Lake. The adorable cottage is in immaculate condition, perfect for a weekend retreat. Cozy living room has a gas fireplace, kitchen takes advantage of every inch of space with great counter space and cool retro enamel sink, which flows nicely into the dining/sunporch area, convenient half bath on the main floor as well. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs and a full bath with loads of storage. The master has a private balcony overlooking the river! Much of the living is done outside here with a large back deck over looking the private river frontage and private dock and new seawall. The picturesque setting is amazing. Step out your backdoor and onto your boat and Torch Lake is 5 minutes away. Part of the Chain of Lakes so enjoy Torch, Elk, Skegemog and Clam for tons of fun on the water. New Well!
REALCOMP #78001181084
Sep 21, 2018
Sold
$237,500
$280/sq ft
May 18, 2018
Listed
$249,900
$295/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1173810
Dec 21, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2017
Listed
$259,000
$305/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001173810
Dec 21, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 14, 2017
Listed
$259,000
$305/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,493 (+1.8%)
2024
$4,412 (+6.8%)
2023
$4,130 (+8.0%)
2022
$3,824 (+2.8%)
2021
$3,720 (+1.2%)
2020
$3,678 (+1.9%)
2019
$3,610 (+57.8%)
2018
$2,288 (+0.7%)
2017
$2,272 (+2.0%)
2016
$2,228 (+2.3%)
2015
$2,177 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,143 (+4.2%)
2013
$2,057
Tax history for 7553 Crystal Beach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,493 (+1.8%)
2024
$4,412 (+6.8%)
2023
$4,130 (+8.0%)
2022
$3,824 (+2.8%)
2021
$3,720 (+1.2%)
2020
$3,678 (+1.9%)
2019
$3,610 (+57.8%)
2018
$2,288 (+0.7%)
2017
$2,272 (+2.0%)
2016
$2,228 (+2.3%)
2015
$2,177 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,143 (+4.2%)
2013
$2,057
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,237 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
848
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
004-475-014-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 848
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront, Waterfront Access
Pets Allowed: Yes
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Subdivided
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 33
Water Body Name: Torch River
Lot Size Dimensions: 33 x 59
Lot Size Acres: 0.04
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Kalkaska
Location Information
Subdivision Name: BAYOU TORCH
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 848
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,237 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 004-475-014-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Rapid City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
1/10
Kalkaska Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.2mi
5/10
Kalkaska High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
7/10
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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 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Rapid City, MI • 49676
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Estimated sale price
$470,000 – $569,000
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