Very nice updated cottage on a short channel to Mead Lake. Open floor plan with a lot of wood accents. Cottage has 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen with dining area, large living room with hook-up for propane heat/stove in great room, extra room with electric baseboard heat overlooking the channel, One bedroom has 220 amp. for crafts and projects. There is also a large wrap-around deck. The septic system is new. Drainfield is on another parcel of property not owned by the seller. Acess to cottage is on a private driveway that is shared with others.Mead Lake is part of a chain of lakes, which includes Riebeck Lake and Turner Lake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$133Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Marilyn Ostrander• Diehl Realty, Inc.
Bought with #yourhousesoldname Playford• Playford Real Estate
Very nice updated cottage on a short channel to Mead Lake. Open floor plan with a lot of wood accents. Cottage has 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen with dining area, large living room with hook-up for propane heat/stove in great room, extra room with electric baseboard heat overlooking the channel, One bedroom has 220 amp. for crafts and projects. There is also a large wrap-around deck. The septic system is new. Drainfield is on another parcel of property not owned by the seller. Acess to cottage is on a private driveway that is shared with others. Mead Lake is part of a chain of lakes, which includes Riebeck Lake and Turner Lake.
REALCOMP #62012045667
Aug 14, 2013
Sold
$22,500
$26/sq ft
Aug 15, 2012
Listed
$29,900
$34/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #11056389
Jan 17, 2012
Sold
$13,030
$15/sq ft
Oct 14, 2011
Listed
$12,500
$14/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #21330527
Jan 17, 2012
Sold
$13,030
$15/sq ft
Dec 14, 2011
Listing Removed
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Oct 14, 2011
Listed
$12,500
$14/sq ft
REALCOMP #62011056389
Jan 17, 2012
Sold
$13,030
$15/sq ft
Oct 14, 2011
Listed
$12,500
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$472 (−55.6%)
2024
$1,063 (+5.5%)
2023
$1,008 (+7.4%)
2022
$939 (+9.1%)
2021
$861 (+0.5%)
2020
$857 (+2.1%)
2019
$839 (+1.6%)
2018
$826 (+3.5%)
2017
$798 (+0.5%)
2016
$794 (+0.3%)
2015
$792 (+71.1%)
2014
$463 (+4.9%)
2013
$441
Tax history for 7539 Hakes
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$472 (−55.6%)
2024
$1,063 (+5.5%)
2023
$1,008 (+7.4%)
2022
$939 (+9.1%)
2021
$861 (+0.5%)
2020
$857 (+2.1%)
2019
$839 (+1.6%)
2018
$826 (+3.5%)
2017
$798 (+0.5%)
2016
$794 (+0.3%)
2015
$792 (+71.1%)
2014
$463 (+4.9%)
2013
$441
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,009 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,140
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hillsdale County
APN
10 095 001 018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Range
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Other
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cabin/Cottage
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1940
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Mead Lake
Waterfront Features: Channel, Private Frontage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well, None
Living Area: 880.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $1,114
Tax Assessed Value: $26,240
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Location
School Information
High School District: Reading
Location Information
Directions: Kelly Road south of Reading Road to Rood Road, east to Hakes, south 1/4 mile to drivway between Kathleen and Rosemary.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,140
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,009 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hillsdale County
APN: 10 095 001 018
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Other, Survey
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Schools
Reynolds Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Reading High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$112,000 – $135,000
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