Rice Portage-Anchoring the Portage Chain, Rice Portage is the wildlife sanctuary between Big and Deep Portage. The vista from this amazing 4 BR/ 2 BA lakehome takes in the Deep Portage Reserve directly across the water. The home has a tasteful rustic decor w/ a loft off of the living room. There are two 4-season bonus rooms on either side of the main living area and it is complemented by a full finished basement. Two detached garages entail 1,664 SF of vehicle/tools/toy storage. A lakeside deck w/pergola allows for a relaxing morning coffee or afternoon refreshment junctures. In addition, this property has a new septic system, water heater and water softener. Enjoy end-of-the-road privacy insuring solitude during the changing of the seasons.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
1.6 acresLot Size
$423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 car garageParking
Listed by Douglas Zaske• Heartland Real Estate
Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6614485
Redfin Estimate
$574,656
$101K since sold in October 2025$29K since August
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This home's estimate is 8% lower than the average sale price ($624K) of 6 comparable homes.
Rice Portage-Anchoring the Portage Chain, Rice Portage is the wildlife sanctuary between Big and Deep Portage. The vista from this amazing 4 BR/ 2 BA lakehome takes in the Deep Portage Reserve directly across the water. The home has a tasteful rustic decor w/ a loft off of the living room. There are two 4-season bonus rooms on either side of the main living area and it is complemented by a full finished basement. Two detached garages entail 1,664 SF of vehicle/tools/toy storage. A lakeside deck w/pergola allows for a relaxing morning coffee or afternoon refreshment junctures. In addition, this property has a new septic system, water heater and water softener. Enjoy end-of-the-road privacy insuring solitude during the changing of the seasons.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,730 (+10.3%)
$127,000 + $433,200
$560,200
2025
$2,474 (+7.2%)
$127,000 + $410,500
$537,500
2024
$2,308 (+20.6%)
$125,200 + $414,800
$540,000
2023
$1,914 (−12.5%)
$119,900 + $348,100
$468,000
2022
$2,188 (+9.6%)
$116,898 + $280,336
$397,234
2021
$1,996 (−2.4%)
$104,153 + $250,026
$354,179
2020
$2,046 (+10.5%)
$103,929 + $252,866
$356,795
2019
$1,852 (−3.7%)
$102,549 + $209,774
$312,323
2018
$1,924 (+1.3%)
$102,452 + $209,871
$312,323
2017
$1,900 (+3.1%)
$102,617 + $214,502
$317,119
2015
$1,842 (+8.1%)
$102,300 + $219,400
$321,700
2014
$1,704 (+5.6%)
$102,500 + $226,200
$328,700
2013
$1,614
$102,500 + $226,200
$328,700
Tax history for 2205 Rice Portage Trl NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,730 (+10.3%)
$127,000 + $433,200
$560,200
2025
$2,474 (+7.2%)
$127,000 + $410,500
$537,500
2024
$2,308 (+20.6%)
$125,200 + $414,800
$540,000
2023
$1,914 (−12.5%)
$119,900 + $348,100
$468,000
2022
$2,188 (+9.6%)
$116,898 + $280,336
$397,234
2021
$1,996 (−2.4%)
$104,153 + $250,026
$354,179
2020
$2,046 (+10.5%)
$103,929 + $252,866
$356,795
2019
$1,852 (−3.7%)
$102,549 + $209,774
$312,323
2018
$1,924 (+1.3%)
$102,452 + $209,871
$312,323
2017
$1,900 (+3.1%)
$102,617 + $214,502
$317,119
2015
$1,842 (+8.1%)
$102,300 + $219,400
$321,700
2014
$1,704 (+5.6%)
$102,500 + $226,200
$328,700
2013
$1,614
$102,500 + $226,200
$328,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,360
Building Sq. Ft: 1,360
Legal Description: PT OF GOV LOT 3, SEC 18-139-29
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,664
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 69,696
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: PONTO LAKE TWP
Acres: 1.6
Depth Footage: 300
County Use Description: RES 1 UNT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 32-018-2307
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
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Schools
Pine River-Backus Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 9.2mi
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Pine River-Backus High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi
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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, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$546,000 – $661,000
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