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$599,000
1 Baths 479817 MLS
Elevate your business while enjoying a unique lifestyle above it in this charming little red schoolhouse located just north of Harbor Springs. This historic building, which has successfully operated as a catering company for over 30 years, offers a fantastic opportunity for you. The lower level features a fully equipped commercial kitchen complete with all the modern amenities, a full bath, laundry facilities, and generous storage space. As you move to the upper level, you'll find gorgeous hardwood floors, a cozy bar area, and the original chalkboard that adds a nostalgic charm. This expansive space includes a half bath and a walk-in closet that is already plumbed for a second half bath, presenting the potential for two rest rooms. Recent upgrades, including a new roof and masonry repairs, enhance the property’s character and appeal. Located just a few miles north of Harbor Springs and along the route to Good Hart and Cross Village, this property boasts a prime location. Just a little further north, discover the stunning sugar sand beaches of Sturgeon Bay, and indulge in the scenic allure of Mackinac Island and the iconic Mackinac Bridge. Whether you envision an art studio, a shop, a café, a restaurant, or even a personal office, this is the perfect place to bring your dreams to life. Please note that showings will begin on June 25th, and a 24-hour notice is required due to the ongoing operations of the busy catering kitchen. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity!

3009 S State Road, Harbor Springs

$599,000
5 Beds 3 Baths 479801 MLS
Welcome to 5815 Farrell Road in Central Lake, where spacious living, lake views, and Up North convenience come together in a beautifully updated home offering nearly 2,400 square feet of finished living space. With 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, this property delivers the room and flexibility today’s buyers are looking for. The main living area features vaulted ceilings, large windows, and a striking stone fireplace that anchors the open-concept gathering space. The kitchen is well appointed with granite countertops, updated cabinetry, stainless appliances, a large peninsula, and generous prep space, making it ideal for everyday living or entertaining. The primary suite offers a private retreat with a spacious bath featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a tiled walk-in shower. Additional bedrooms, a loft-style sitting area, and dedicated office/flex space provide plenty of options for work, guests, hobbies, or storage. The finished lower level expands the home’s functionality with a recreation room, bonus kitchen, additional living space, and walkout access to the lower patio. Outside, enjoy multiple areas to relax and take in the setting, including an elevated deck, landscaped patio with firepit area, garden beds, and views stretching toward the lake and surrounding countryside. Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, this Central Lake home places you near Intermediate Lake, Torch Lake, the Chain of Lakes, Bellaire, Shanty Creek, Glacial Hills, A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort, Lake Michigan, and endless four-season recreation. Whether you are looking for a year-round residence, vacation getaway, or a property with room for extended stays, that offers space, setting, and versatility in one impressive package. Turn Key package available! Motivated Seller!

5815 Farrell Road, Central Lake

$595,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 480403 MLS
Welcome to this exceptional, beautifully maintained stick-built home offering over 4,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a picturesque 1.44-acre wooded lot. Located just over a mile from downtown Mackinaw City, this property offers the perfect combination of peaceful, country-like surroundings with convenient access to shopping, dining, and local attractions. Best of all, Lake Michigan public access is only steps away. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the home features a spacious great room highlighted by soaring cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light from oversized windows, and an impressive stone fireplace that creates a warm, inviting gathering space. The flexible floor plan includes dual bedroom suites on the main and upper levels, making it ideal for guests or multi-generational living. The finished lower level expands the living space with a large family room and two additional bedrooms, providing plenty of room for recreation, hobbies, or overnight visitors. Outside, you'll appreciate the beautifully landscaped grounds, mature trees, and the privacy afforded by the expansive lot. A heated 2.5-car attached garage provides ample space for vehicles, storage, and workshop needs. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a Northern Michigan retreat, this spacious home offers comfort, quality, and an outstanding location near the shores of Lake Michigan.

1520 Valley Drive, Mackinaw City

$590,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 479632 MLS
Charming Walloon Peninsula Fixer-Upper with Protected Privacy & Seasonal Lake Views! 3 BR / 2 BA | 1,355 SQ FT | Two-Story | 2-Car Detached Garage Nestled into the serene hillside of a rolling and heavily wooded lot on the coveted southern point of the Walloon Peninsula, this two-story home offers an unparalleled opportunity to create your dream Northern Michigan retreat. Located directly across the street from Walloon Lake, you'll enjoy a private, tree-lined sanctuary that opens up to beautiful seasonal lake views as the autumn and winter months roll in. Privacy here is unmatched—your rolling, heavily forested property directly abuts 260 pristine acres of Resort Township and protected conservancy land, ensuring your majestic wooded backdrop remains beautifully wild, private, and permanently untouched. The home itself boasts excellent, solid bones and a fantastic structural layout, providing the perfect canvas for a custom renovation. Inside, you'll find 1,355 square feet of living space featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, complemented by a spacious 2-car detached garage with plenty of room for your boat, water toys, and storage. The property requires extensive updating and restoration throughout, making it an ideal investment project or an incredible opportunity to build significant equity in a highly desirable, premium neighborhood. Due to the extent of updates required, this property will not qualify for conventional financing. Sold strictly as-is. Cash or portfolio loans only. Don't miss out on the rare chance to own a piece of the Walloon Peninsula, backed by hundreds of acres of protected nature, at an incredibly accessible price point. Schedule your showing today and unlock this property's true potential!

6243 Lake Grove Road, Petoskey

$585,900
2 Beds 2 Baths 479625 MLS
Two deeded boat slips. A private dock. Steps from your door to Crooked Lake and the full Inland Waterway. If life on the water is what you are after, this is the address. Welcome to Boathouse Village — one of Crooked Lake's newest and most sought-after waterfront communities, where your boats are docked below and the lake is your backyard. This stunning, turnkey 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo delivers the ultimate Up North waterfront experience, combining coastal inspired design with modern comfort and unobstructed lake views from nearly every room. The open concept main living area is bright and inviting, featuring a beautifully appointed kitchen with bold navy cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large island with bar seating, stainless steel appliances, and sparkling pendant lighting. The living room opens directly to your private waterfront deck through glass French doors — wake up to shimmering lake views, step outside with your morning coffee, and watch the boats drift by below. Both bedrooms are thoughtfully designed, each with direct water views, private deck access, and a full bathroom with a glass enclosed tile shower and modern vanities. One bedroom features a smart Murphy bed with built-in shelving and a wet bar, offering maximum flexibility for guests or overflow sleeping. Sold fully turnkey and move-in ready, this property is an exceptional short term rental opportunity with proven appeal. Guests are drawn to the unparalleled over-water setting and easy access to everything Northern Michigan has to offer. Minutes from Petoskey's dining and shopping, and a short drive to Harbor Springs, Boyne Mountain, and Nub's Nob.

3670 Oden Road Unit #9, Alanson

$585,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 479663 MLS
Three bedrooms, two and a half baths in a light-filled end unit at Westridge within Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club in Harbor Springs. This condo sits in a private setting with an attached garage, an open floor plan, and a layout that keeps daily living on one level. Cathedral ceilings and a gas fireplace anchor the main living space, with central air for year-round comfort.     The main-floor primary suite offers a quiet retreat, with a slider opening directly to a deck and a large walk-in closet. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, a full bath add flexibility for guests, family, or a home office, while the loft provides a natural secondary gathering space above the main living area.     A private backyard extends the living space outdoors — a peaceful spot in any season, with the feel of single-family living within an established condo community. As an end unit, natural light reaches from multiple sides and adds a sense of separation uncommon in attached condo living.     Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club membership includes 27 holes of golf, soft-clay tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, swimming, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a beautifully appointed clubhouse with fine dining — all within walking distance from Westridge. Harbor Springs' waterfront, shops, and dining are minutes away, with premier ski areas a short drive inland. A four-season home in one of Northern Michigan's most established private communities.

500 Westridge Drive Unit #26, Harbor Springs

$579,900
4 Beds 2 Baths 479802 MLS
A masterclass in pride of ownership, this beautifully updated Birchwood residence is impeccably presented from top to bottom, offering a rare corner-lot setting with golf course frontage and only one adjoining property line. Located at hole #3 and 29 yards from cross country, walking, snow shoe, trails. The result is an uncommon sense of privacy, openness, and green space that is increasingly coveted within the community. Freshly painted inside and out, the home showcases a timeless, neutral palette along with thoughtfully updated bathrooms and a beautifully refreshed kitchen. Every room reflects careful stewardship and attention to detail, creating a truly move-in-ready opportunity. Expansive windows invite natural light throughout the home while capturing peaceful views of the surrounding fairways. The functional floor plan offers four bedrooms, generous gathering spaces, a spacious laundry and utility room, and an extra-wide two-car garage with abundant room for vehicles, golf equipment, recreational gear, and storage. For buyers seeking an entry point into the Birchwood lifestyle, this property represents a compelling value. Four-bedroom homes within Birchwood Farms are increasingly sought after, and opportunities that combine updated condition, golf course frontage, privacy, and attainable pricing are rare. Whether as a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or investment in one of Northern Michigan's premier gated golf communities, this home delivers an exceptional balance of quality, location, and value. Enjoy access to Birchwood's renowned amenities including championship golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, fitness facilities, dining, and miles of scenic walking and biking trails—all just minutes from downtown Harbor Springs and the Lake Michigan shoreline.

2096 Pinecrest Street, Harbor Springs

$575,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 480083 MLS
Perched on a hill with sweeping countryside views, this rare 20-acre farm, zoned FF, is tucked into the picturesque Resort Township of Petoskey — just minutes from the charming Gaslight District and close to Walloon Lake. It's a rare blend of country serenity and in-town convenience. Start a vineyard, bring your horses, enjoy farm life and the hilltop light of the dawn and dusk. The property spans 20 rolling acres, including 7 acres of lush pasture shaded by a grand knotty boxelder tree, with 9 acres fully fenced overall. A 28-foot covered deck on the east side overlooks a large meadow framed by maples and pines, while a 28-foot uncovered deck on the south side takes in rolling hayfields and the garden — a perfect spot for stargazing on clear Northern Michigan nights. Built in 2017, the Amish-built home features 17-foot cathedral ceilings with red pine and pine spruce rafters. The open-concept main floor is finished with Bruce hardwood flooring. There are no appliances in the kitchen. The main bathroom offers a large soaker tub and newly installed smart-tile flooring. Needs your TLC, bring it... if you have it! The lower level expands the living space with a possible second kitchen, a bedroom, a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a mechanical room with ample storage — ideal for multigenerational living or guest quarters. Outbuildings round out the property's versatility: a 30x40 pole barn, a 10x16 fully insulated and wired, yellow chicken coop. Rustic charm meets modern comfort in this beautifully maintained farm — a rare offering for livestock, agriculture, or simply the acreage lifestyle in one of Northern Michigan's most sought-after locations.

2854 School Road, Petoskey

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