$639,000

16851 Carlson St Spring Lake, MI 49456

$7,588
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
967 sqft
0.1 acres
$661 / sqft
House

Property details

About 16851 Carlson St

Perfect, cozy waterfront retreat..Great investment opportunity or family cottage! TURN KEY! Featuring 60' of Spring lake property in Smiths Bayou. Nestled on a private street with a prime location just minutes from downtown Grand Haven, lake Michigan beaches, parks, bike path and so much more. This home delivers the perfect blend of serenity & convenience. Once you arrive, you may never want to leave! Immediately you are greeted with water views that fill the open living area. Every surface has been redone. A beautiful newly renovated 2 bedroom,1.5 bath property. This cozy cottage is a perfect home-away-from-home for you and your loved ones. Come and kayak on the tranquil lake, roast s'mores together, and enjoy all of the lovely lakeside charm Michigan has to offer. The cottage is fairlysecluded and nestled along the bayou of a smaller lake that feeds into Lake Michigan. It features many conversation spaces both indoor and outdoor with comfortable sleeping arrangement for vacationing families. Outside, the landscaped grounds include 2 inviting decks, a fire pit, sprinkler system, garden area, and a storage shed ensuring that the outdoor experience is just as exceptional as the interior. This cottage has had exception rental history and Already has $37k booked for the summer but can also be cancelled if the cottage is purchased as a private home or cottage.. Check out the AIRBNB listing for raving reviews and rental opportunity!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingAttic Fan, Central Air
Size967 sqft
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1969
ParkingConcrete
MLS #65025017010
WaterfrontLake, Lake Front, Private Water Frontage

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Laminate
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Parking: Concrete
  • Waterfront: Lake, Lake Front, Private Water Frontage
  • Exterior: Garden
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • List Price: $639,000
  • Price/SqFt: $660
  • Annual Tax Amount: $8,750
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Level, Sprinklers
  • Directions: 168th to Carlson
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 967 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
  • MLS Number: 65025017010
  • MLS Name: Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS
  • Office Name: Polaris Real Estate LLC
  • Office Phone: (616) 988-6940
  • Listing Agent: Heidi R Kremer

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16851 Carlson St, Spring Lake, MI 49456 - view of front of home featuring a storage shed, fence, brick siding, an outdoor structure, and a front yard

$639,000

16851 Carlson St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 15, 2020
Home Sold
$380,000
Jun 25, 2019
Home Sold
$205,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$220,300$8,750
2023$168,100$8,193
2022$156,800$8,193
2021$155,300$7,151
2020$141,300$2,747
2019$108,400$2,709
2018$107,200$-
2017$107,900$-

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

10

Holmes Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.5 mi

426 River St

10

Spring Lake Intermediate School

Public District 5-6

1.5 mi

345 Hammond St

9

Lake Hills Elementary School

Public District PK-4

1.6 mi

18181 Dogwood Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $46,152. The most common annual income of people living in Spring Lake, MI is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

37%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Old NavyOld Navy

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • ArbysArbys
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • GMCGMC
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • New CountryNew Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 16851 Carlson St

The listing price of 16851 Carlson St property is $639,000.

The property 16851 Carlson St is a house located in Spring Lake, Michigan, 49456.

Active Listing: 16851 Carlson St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 16851 Carlson St are: Holmes Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Spring Lake Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Lake Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Walden Green Montessori (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Spring Lake Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Career Development School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Grand Haven Cyber School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,750 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 15, 2020 for $380,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 16851 Carlson St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 16851 Carlson St is 967 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 16851 Carlson St is 1969.

This home is located at 16851 Carlson St in Spring Lake, MI and zip code 49456. This 967 square foot home, which was built in 1969, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $639,000.

Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Spring Lake, MI. In the same period over 14 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Spring Lake, MI increased by 2.1% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 45 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $411,500 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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