




5222 S Channel Dr, Harsens Island, MI, 48028
About This Home
Welcome to your cozy waterfront retreat on Harsens Island’s sought-after “Gold Coast”! This charming cottage offers front-row seats to the endless parade of international freighters and passing boats along the South Channel—an ever-changing view you’ll never tire of. Enjoy peaceful mornings and stunning sunrises, then wind down with beautiful evening skies right from your spacious porch—perfect for dining, relaxing, and soaking in the waterfront lifestyle. This cottage features updates including plumbing and electrical improvements, a new hot water heater (2021), updated outlets, a generator plug, and Wallside windows installed by the seller for added efficiency and comfort. Situated with a canal behind the home and the river out front, this property offers the best of both worlds, complete with steel seawalls on both the river and canal sides. Enjoy easy access to the water along with incredible wildlife, and take advantage of nearby hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities. Being sold furnished, this turnkey getaway includes all porch furniture, living room couch, and bedroom furnishings—just bring your bags and start enjoying island living right away. Whether you’re looking for a weekend escape or a simple waterfront lifestyle, this “Gold Coast” gem delivers charm, views, and an unbeatable location.
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Electric Water Heater
Bedroom1
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 42
Bedroom2
- Features: Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 42
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 42
Features
- Flooring: Wood,Carpet,Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 634
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 634
- Total interior livable area: 634 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 49
Living Room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 169
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 148470587000
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special condition: Private
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Canal Front,River Front,Waterfront
- Frontage length: 40
Lot
- Lot size: 0.33 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 40 x 500
