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Land with Home for Sale in Kalkaska, Michigan

5596 NE Rita Dr, Kalkaska, MI 49646

$399,900
2.12 acres
Active sale
$15k drop
Est $2,419/mo

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.

2,545
Sq feet
3
Beds
4
Full baths
1986
Built

Location

Street address
5596 NE Rita Dr
Zip code
49646
Community
Oestman's Plat
School district
Kalkaska Public Schools
Elevation
1,212 feet
Coordinates
44.7947, -84.9767

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

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Franchise
RE/MAX International

Lot

Waterfront
Lake
Features
Cleared, Corner Lot, Level, Subdivision, Wooded

Exterior

Fencing
Fenced
Pool
Deck
Features
Fenced Yard, Landscaped

Structure

Style
Ranch
Stories
1
Water
Private
Materials
Frame
Roof
Metal

Interior

Rooms
Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room
Fireplaces
Yes
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Features
Drywall

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Aug 4, 2026Price drop$399,900$15,000 -3.6%TAAR
July 16, 2026Back on market$414,900TAAR
July 11, 2026Under contract$414,900TAAR
July 9, 2026Price drop$414,900$10,000 -2.4%TAAR
June 19, 2026New listing$424,900TAAR
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This 2.12-acre property is located at 5596 NE Rita Dr in Kalkaska, MI 49646. The property is available for sale, priced at $399,900. It has a 2,545 square foot 3-bedroom, 4-bath house built in 1986.

Listed by RE/MAX Bayshore - Kalkaska, (231) 941-5600

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