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$285,000

Active

5539 Front Street, Newaygo, MI 49337

1 bed

1 bath

898 sq ft

Per sq ft
$317
Lot
0.16 acres
Built
1940
Type
Single Family Residence
On market
102 days
DescriptionShow

Escape to the water with this charming waterfront cottage offering 50 feet of frontage on beautiful Croton Pond. This inviting retreat features 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, making it an ideal year-round home, weekend getaway, or vacation rental opportunity. Enjoy stunning water views and direct access to boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and swimming right from your own shoreline. Recent improvements include shoreline reinforcement and a new walkway, along with numerous updates to the home including electrical improvements, insulation, and newer roofing on both the cottage and storage building. The included dock makes it easy to start enjoying the water immediately. The wooded setting provides privacy and a peaceful Up North feel while remaining just minutes from the renowned Dragon Trail, local restaurants, shopping, and parks. With room for future expansion and no association restrictions, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're seeking a personal getaway, investment property, or a place to create lasting family memories, this waterfront gem offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy Michigan lake life at its finest.

Facts & features

Interior9
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Full baths
1
Half baths
0
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
Michigan Basement, Partial
Square footage1
Total living sq ft
898 sq ft
Heating, cooling & utilities5
Heating
Space Heater
Cooling / AC
Window Unit(s)
Water source
Private Water
Sewer
Septic Tank
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected
Parking3
Garage spaces
1
Garage
Yes
Parking
Detached
Exterior & construction6
Lot size
0.16 acres
Lot features
Level, Wooded
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Architectural style
Ranch
Year built
1940
Property details7
Type
RESIDENTIAL
Sub-type
Single Family Residence
County
Newaygo
Parcel #
20-04-375-023
Days on market
102
MLS #
26028708
Status
Active

District: Newaygo

No individual schools were listed for this home.

Assigned schools as entered by the listing agent. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on this.

Price & tax historyShow
  1. $285,000▼ $14,000
  2. $299,000

Listing courtesy of Greenridge Realty (EGR) · Daniel Mehney

616-446-9161 · dmehney@greenridge.com

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