Well maintained home/cottage in Jose & Chain Lake area, near Federal Forest and the Ausable River. Trails, fishing, hiking including the shore to shore horse trail. It's all here. New pex water lines, newer roof, new hot water heater.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$122Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by WELDON SCOFIELD• SCOFIELD REAL ESTATE LLC
Well maintained home/cottage in Jose & Chain Lake area, near Federal Forest and the Ausable River. Trails, fishing, hiking including the shore to shore horse trail. It's all here. New pex water lines, newer roof, new hot water heater.
REALCOMP #77001150773
Sep 18, 2015
Sold
$35,000
$43/sq ft
May 25, 2015
Listed
$37,900
$46/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1116875
Sep 29, 2009
Sold
$21,500
$26/sq ft
Oct 25, 2008
Listed
$25,000
$30/sq ft
Nice two bedroom home/ cottage in great recreational area . Federal forest is just down the road for hunting or just walking in the woods, the Ausable River is just a short drive for canoeing and fishing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$941 (+49.5%)
2024
$630 (−24.9%)
2023
$839 (+6.9%)
2022
$784 (−3.0%)
2021
$809 (+1.0%)
2020
$801 (+7.4%)
2019
$745 (+2.0%)
2018
$731 (+6.0%)
2017
$689 (+92.1%)
2016
$359 (−41.8%)
2015
$617 (+3.2%)
2014
$598 (−2.2%)
2013
$612
Tax history for 6872 Jose Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$941 (+49.5%)
2024
$630 (−24.9%)
2023
$839 (+6.9%)
2022
$784 (−3.0%)
2021
$809 (+1.0%)
2020
$801 (+7.4%)
2019
$745 (+2.0%)
2018
$731 (+6.0%)
2017
$689 (+92.1%)
2016
$359 (−41.8%)
2015
$617 (+3.2%)
2014
$598 (−2.2%)
2013
$612
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
63 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
820
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Iosco County
APN
073-L80-000-001-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Propane, Space Heater
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning Stove
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 820
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
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: Subdivided, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 150
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $598.31
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Hale
Location Information
Subdivision Name: LEES SUB. PART OF GOVT. LOT 1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 820
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Iosco County
APN: 073-L80-000-001-00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hale Area School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being 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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South Branch, MI • 48761
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Estimated sale price
$95,000 – $115,000
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