
Land with Home for Sale in Kalkaska, Michigan
5596 NE Rita Dr, Kalkaska, MI 49646
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.
Location
- Street address
- 5596 NE Rita Dr
- County
- Kalkaska County
- Zip code
- 49646
- School district
- Kalkaska Public Schools
- Elevation
- 1,212 feet
Directions
Take County Rd 612 East past Manistee Lake. Turn Left on Sunset Trial Ne drive to Tower Rd and Turn Left. Then Turn Right on Rita Dr., home on your Right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.12 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
- MLS #
- TAAR 1946865
- Posted
Resources
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Lot
- View
- Water
- Waterfront
- Inland Lake, Public Lake, Waterfront
Exterior
- Parking
- Heated
- Features
- Out Building, Wood
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Drywall, Water Softener
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Public | Available |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2026 | New listing | $424,900 | — | TAAR |

























































































