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Courtesy of Bellabay Realty LLC, Rachel E Mabie.
Description
The peaceful shores of Basford Lake are calling—your little slice of paradise is waiting for you! The Shady Cottage, an all season oasis, has been fully renovated top to bottom. The main floor is an open concept kitchen and living room with stunning views of the water and tons of natural light. You will also find 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom with walk in shower on this level. The walkout basement offers 2 additional bedrooms, a half bath, a laundry area and another roomy living space. The extensive list of updates includes all new windows, siding, drywall, trim, doors, LVP flooring, paint, appliances, kitchen, bathrooms, hot water heater, septic tank and countless other thoughtful touches throughout. Not an inch of this beautiful home has been left untouched. The large private lot features mature shade trees, a fenced back yard, 2 firepits, 2 decks, a patio and 120 ft of sandy lake frontage. If you’re looking for some motorized water activities, the property also includes deeded access to all sports Big Star Lake. You will find things to do nearby during all of Michigan’s seasons including boating, hiking, ice fishing, golfing, snowmobiling and so much more. Most of the furnishings and personal property in the home could be available for purchase. Whether you’re reeling in the big one or getting lost in a beach read, a summer spent on Basford Lake is a summer well spent. So come see this lakeside gem just in time to enjoy the tranquility of the season, and many more to come. Seller is a licensed realtor in the State of Michigan.
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Frontage Type: “Private Road”
- Road Surface Type: “Unimproved”
Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Microwave”, “Range”, “Refrigerator”
Basement
- Basement: “Full”, “Walk-Out Access”
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 half bathroom
- 2 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 4 total bedrooms
Building
- Architectural Style: “Ranch”
- Building Area Total: 740
- Construction Materials: “Vinyl Siding”
- Living Area: 1,440
- Year Built: 1971
- 1 story
Exterior Features
- Features: “Balcony”
Water Features
- Water Body Name: Basford Lake
- Waterfront Features: “Lake”
- Waterfront Property
Heating
- Heating: “Forced Air”
- Heating Included
Home Owner’s Association
- Association Fee: $50
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee Includes: “Other”
- Home Owners Association
Interior Features
- Features: “Ceiling Fan(s)”, “LP Tank Rented”, “Eat-in Kitchen”, “Pantry”
Laundry
- Features: “In Basement”, “Lower Level”
Listing
- Listing Contract Date: 2025-05-30
- Listing Id: 25025349
- Listing Terms: “Cash”, “FHA”, “VA Loan”, “Rural Development”, “Conventional”
- Mls Status: Active
- Modification Timestamp: 2025-08-13 18:10:26
- On Market Date: 2025-05-30
- Price Change Timestamp: 2025-08-13 16:55:35
- Standard Status: Active
- Status Change Timestamp: 2025-05-30 19:43:29
- 86 days on market
Location
- City: Baldwin
- State Or Province: MI
- County Or Parish: Lake
- Postal Code: 49304
- MLS Area Major: West Central – W
- MLS Area Minor: West Central – W
Lot
- Features: “Wooded”
- 0.75 acres
- Area: 0.75
- Dimensions: irregular
- 32,670 square feet
Property
- Parcel Number: 13-040-035-00
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Roof
- Roof: “Metal”
Additional Rooms
- Rooms Total: 7
Schools
- Middle Or Junior School District: Baldwin
Sewer
- Sewer: “Septic Tank”
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $3,243
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Utilities: “Electricity Available”, “High-Speed Internet”
- Water Source: “Well”
Windows
- Features: “Replacement”, “Window Treatments”