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1966 Lake James Dr, Prudenville, MI, 48651

5beds
4baths
3,425sqft
$649,000
$189price/sqft
$5,140/moest. monthly cost
$205,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Lake James GEM! Huge over 3000 SQ foot Chalet on main body of all-sports lake! 20' ceilings! Beautiful kids room w/playhouse bed & swing. 1st floor bath & bedroom w/wheelchair accessibility. Double oven w/convection. Brazilian Cherry floors. Exterior repainted in 2025. New roof in 2022. Newer high efficiency windows & patio doors. Master bath w/jetted hot tub bath. Upper deck posts & railings replaced in 2025. Full, 1-bdrm apartment above garage completed in 2023 w/chair lift & mini split AC/Heat. Large, heated garage with 1/2 bath. Dock Central vacuum system. Newer furn. & A/C w/built-in dehumidifier. Wired for generator backup. Copper farmhouse sink. Lake-fed yard sprinkler system. Garage wired & plumbed for stackable washer dryer. Garage workshop. Annual lake-wide picnic & boat parade! ALL CONTENTS OF THE MAIN HOUSE STAY WITH THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY EXCEPT PERSONAL ITEMS. Mother-in-law suite (apartment) above garage with 1 bedroom and a full bathroom, kitchen and sitting area.

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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Collins Elementary SchoolGrades PK-24.7 mi
6/10
Houghton Lake High SchoolGrades 7-124.5 mi
5/10
Collins Elementary SchoolGrades PK-64.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1963

Materials

  • Foundation: Basement,Crawl

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Water Heater,Washer,Wall Oven,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Microwave,Disposal,Dryer
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Michigan/Utility

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Central Vacuum,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Door features: Doorwall
  • Window features: Blinds
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Finished area above ground: 3,000

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Mini Split Heat/Cool,Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Mini Split Heat/Cool,Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,425
  • Total interior livable area: 3,425 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0034741651000

Features

  • Patio & porch: Patio/Porch
  • Exterior features: Dock
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterbody name: Lake James
  • Frontage type: All-Sport

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,276 sqft
  • Features: Landscaped
  • Lot size dimensions: 60 x 140 x 139 x 60

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway,RV Access/Parking,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Hail
Tornado
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in Roscommon 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 $3,281$39,372
Home Insurance *$396$4,752
Property Taxes $1,090$13,080
Electricity $373$4,482
Total$5,140$61,680
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$176,228/yr
40% on housing$154,200/yr
45% on housing$137,066/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: 5.0%
5.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.3%
0.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$189This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48651$163
Roscommon County$146

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48651
Roscommon County$148

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
2026-07-13Listed for sale$649,000
2022-01-24Listing removed--
2021-10-21Listed for sale$569,000
2021-02-13Listing removed--
2021-02-03Listed for sale$469,000
2021-01-15Pending sale$469,000
2020-07-12Listed for sale$469,000
2019-11-05Listing removed$469,000
2019-08-10Listed for sale$469,000
2019-06-18Listing removed$479,900
2019-03-10Listed for sale$479,900
2018-09-06Listing removed$489,900
2018-08-14Listed for sale$489,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentGary R Patrosso
BrokerageCentury 21 Realty North Houghton Lake

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