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3500 Borchers Way, Grayling, MI, 49738

1beds
1baths
321sqft
$475,000
$1,480price/sqft
$3,201/moest. monthly cost
$128,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Discover an extraordinary 3.1-acre build site with 150 feet of private frontage on the pristine Lake Margrethe. This sandy bottom lake offers crystal clear waters and breathtaking panoramic views. The build site is expertly laid out, ready for your dream home. Complementing this unique offering is a charming 1-bed, 1-bath, 321 sq ft bunkhouse, perfect for guests or a cozy retreat. Located near Hansen Hills Ski & Recreation Area, enjoy endless outdoor adventures on miles of bicycle trails and the nearby Au Sable River. This is a rare opportunity for lakeside living with convenience and natural beauty. Cable internet and natural gas available.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
24
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Grayling Middle SchoolGrades 5-83.6 mi
7/10
Grayling High SchoolGrades 9-125.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1960

Materials

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cabin
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator,Microwave
  • Laundry features: None

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Finished area above ground: 321

Heating

  • Heating features: Electric,Wall Furnace

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 321
  • Total interior livable area: 321 sqft

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 040420220320000

Features

  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterbody name: Lake Margrethe
  • Frontage type: All-Sport

Lot

  • Lot size: 3.10 Acres
  • Features: Natural
  • Lot size dimensions: 3.1 acres

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Hail
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Crawford County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,401$28,812
Home Insurance *$217$2,604
Property Taxes $395$4,740
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$3,201$38,412
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$109,748/yr
40% on housing$96,030/yr
45% on housing$85,360/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.6%
9.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.6%
2.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,480This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49738$157
Crawford County$145

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49738
Crawford County$118

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-08Listed for sale$475,000
2023-08-31Sold$457,500
2017-06-19Sold$245,000
2016-05-10Sold$245,000
2015-12-01Listing removed$299,900
2015-07-02Price change$299,900
2014-08-14Price change$339,000
2014-05-08Listed for sale$369,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichael Rosen
Brokeragesmith realty GROUP

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