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This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 5596 NE Rita Drive in Kalkaska, MI is listed for $424,900 ($167 per sqft). Built in 1986, the home offers 2,545 sqft of living space on a 2.12 acres lot.

Agent Description

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.

Key Features

  • Built in 1986
  • 2.12 acre lot
  • Waterfront

Property Details

1 story
4 full
1986

Amenities

WaterfrontView

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,272/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$307
Interest$1,841
Insurance$124

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5596 NE Rita Drive

Kalkaska, MI 49646

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Water SoftenerDrywall

Exterior Features

WoodOut Building

Property Details

Views

Water

Parking

Heated

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDryerRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 5596 NE Rita Drive is listed at $424,900 ($167/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,841 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1986, 2.12 acre lot, Waterfront. Interior Features: Water Softener, Drywall. Exterior Features: Wood, Out Building.

This property is listed by Frank Franco and can be reached at 2316453767 or realtorfrankfranco@gmail.com.

FF

Frank Franco

Agent at REMAX Bayshore - Kalkaska

(231) 645-3767

Listed by REMAX Bayshore - Kalkaska · View on Broker Site

MLS# 1946865· Source: listhub· Updated 1 days ago

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5596 NE Rita Drive, Kalkaska, MI 49646

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