#1932574, Jonathan Crane, Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - TC
5449 E Shore Dr NE Kalkaska, MI 49646
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About 5449 E Shore Dr NE
Sandy bottom lake where the kids will play for hours! Exceptionally maintained, eat off the floors clean and ready for you for summer 2025! Many updates, all Exclusive private frontage on this - all sports- 860 acre Glacial Lake with clear pristine waters this region is known for. Woods, water, and wonderful memories await at this over 3300 sq ft all-season lakehouse with “ Huck finn” feel that is very hard to find! Flexible layout sleeps up to 13 guests while still feeling intimate for two. Enjoy the year-round spruce-lined four-season porch overlooking the water, a spacious lakeside deck for gatherings under the stars, and a side porch that immerses you in the quiet beauty of the woods. On the main floor you have 3 living areas to pick from plus a well appointed kitchen with a working island and a dining island, plus a formal dining area. Spend your days fishing for walleye, pike, perch, and bass right off your 74’ dock, or venture onto the trail systems that make this region a magnet for off-road adventures surrounded by thousands of acres of state land. Nearby Dingeman’s Beer Garden, offering healthy and fun food choices, or Manistee Lake Bakery — famous for pizza and donuts — are just minutes away, and Traverse City’s restaurants, shopping, and vibrant cultural scene are an easy 30-minute drive. At night, as the sun sets across the lake, you’ll hear the soft sound of “Taps” played from Camp Tanuga — sometimes accented by the loons call. A daily reminder of the peaceful, enduring spirit of this special place. Whether you’re seeking a private getaway, an investment opportunity, or a turnkey lake life escape, you’ll find it here — all at a fraction of the typical Up North waterfront prices.
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
- Interior: Foyer Entrance, Pantry, Island Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Den/Study
- Fireplace: Fireplace(s), Gas
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Private, Detached
- Waterfront: Private Frontage, Lake, All Sports, Water View, Private Dock, Sandy Bottom, Public Lake
- Exterior: Bay View,Deck,Countryside View,Covered Porch,Garden Area,Porch, Vinyl
- Architectural Style: 1.5 Story
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $750,000
- Price/SqFt: $226
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,936
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Wooded, Level
- Directions: Shore Drive north, home on Left Side ( water side)
- Year Built: 1995
- Living Area: 3,313 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.38 Acres
- MLS Number: 1933054
- MLS Name: CMIAR
- Office Name: Lake Homes Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (866) 525-3466
- Office Email: suefins@yahoo.com
- Listing Agent: Cindy Anderson
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $317,700 | $3,936 |
2023 | $278,600 | $3,754 |
2022 | $215,600 | $- |
2021 | $204,200 | $- |
2020 | $194,400 | $- |
2019 | $161,200 | $- |
2018 | $172,800 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Cherry Street Intermediate School
Public District 4-5
9.1 mi
•315 S Cherry St
8
Birch Street Elementary School
Public District PK-3
9.2 mi
•309 N Birch St
6
Rapid City Elementary School
Public District PK-5
13.4 mi
•5258 River Road
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,909. The most common annual income of people living in Kalkaska, MI is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
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About 5449 E Shore Dr NE
The listing price of 5449 E Shore Dr NE property is $750,000.
The property 5449 E Shore Dr NE is a house located in Kalkaska, Michigan, 49646.
Active Listing: 5449 E Shore Dr NE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5449 E Shore Dr NE are: Cherry Street Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Birch Street Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Rapid City Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Kalkaska Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Grayling Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Forest Area Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kalkaska High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), North Central Academy Campus (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Shawono Center (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,936 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5449 E Shore Dr NE has 3 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5449 E Shore Dr NE is 3,313 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5449 E Shore Dr NE is 1995.
This home is located at 5449 E Shore Dr NE in Kalkaska, MI and zip code 49646. This 3,313 square foot home, which was built in 1995, sits on a 0.38 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $750,000.
Kalkaska, MI housing market in April 2025 saw over 1 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 2 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Kalkaska, MI between March and April 2025 increased by 22.2%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 60 days, the median list price was $257,500.