5596 NE Rita, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Local realty services provided by:ERA Prime Real Estate Group
Listed by: frank franco
Office: remax bayshore - kalkaska
MLS#:78080069944
Source:MI_REALCOMP
Price summary
- Price:$399,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$157.13
About this home
Enjoy Northern Michigan lakefront living with this 3-bedroom, 4-bath home featuring 95 feet of private frontage on beautiful Pickerel Lake in Kalkaska. Each bedroom offers its own private bathroom, while a fourth bath is available for guests. The open-concept layout flows from the kitchen to the dining area and living room, where a wood-burning fireplace and large windows provide beautiful lake views. Natural gas service heats the home, eliminating the need for propane deliveries. Recent updates include a water heater (2026), garbage disposal (2026), forced-air furnace (2019), central air unit (2017), bladder tank (2023), septic field (2019), and septic tank (2023). Outside, you'll find two docks ready for your pontoon or fishing boat and a spacious lakeside yard with plenty of room to create your ideal outdoor entertaining space. Guests can enjoy the detached guest house, offering approximately 835 square feet of additional living space. The open-concept design includes a kitchen, dining area, living room, half bath, propane wall furnace, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The property also includes three additional lots located across the road, each with its own separate parcel ID. One lot features a 28' x 36' garage with a cement floor, electric, insulated and drywalled interior, powered overhead door, and wood heat. Whether you need extra storage, a workshop, or future development potential, these additional lots offer endless possibilities. With private lake frontage, a guest house, extra lots, and a large garage, this Pickerel Lake property presents a rare opportunity to own a versatile waterfront retreat in Northern Michigan....
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Home facts
- Year built:1986
- Subdivision & Development:OESTMAN'S PLAT
- Listing ID #:78080069944
- Added:78 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 06, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:4
- Rooms Total:7
- Living area:2,545 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane, Wood
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1986
- Building area:2,545 sq. ft.
- Lot area:2.12 Acres
- Lot Features:Cleared, Corner Lot, Water View, Wooded
- Architectural Style:Ranch
- Construction Materials:Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Deck
- Foundation Description:Crawl Space, Slab
- Levels:One
Utilities
- Water:Well
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$399,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$157.13
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Parking
- Parking description:Detached, Four Car Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
- Garage spaces:4
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