101 Riverside Dr, Beaverton, MI, 48612
About This Home
Discover the charm of Ross Lake waterfront living with this furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage featuring an eat-in kitchen and a full utility room with washer and dryer in place (just needs hookup), with all furnishings present at the time of showing, including the kayak vest and paddles stored in the 16 x 12 shed; enjoy a level, spacious yard ideal for family gatherings with direct, level frontage to the water, a wooden seawall, and an easy, shallow entry perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, or relaxing by the shore, along with ample space to add a dock and accommodate a fishing boat—an attractive setup for investors seeking rental or resale potential; paddle across Ross Lake to the Beaverton Splash Park, explore miles of connected waterways leading toward Gladwin via the Cedar River and the Middle Branch of the Tobacco River, and take advantage of excellent fishing on this 294-acre all-sports lake with depths up to 15 feet; tucked on a quiet dead-end road just minutes from downtown Beaverton and Gladwin and an easy drive to Midland, this fixer-upper already offers key updates including a 2-year-old furnace, upgraded electric panel, remodeled bathroom, new bedroom and bath flooring, replaced 5 out of 9 windows, and a 2-year-old refrigerator—an affordable waterfront cottage only 2.5 hours north of Metro Detroit.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Fixer
- Year built: 1970
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom1
- Features: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 30
Bedroom1
- Features: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 48
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate,Carpet,Vinyl
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 665
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 665
- Total interior livable area: 665 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
Living Room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 77
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 16011000001600
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special condition: Private
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake,Rural View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake,Lake Front,Seawall,Waterfront
- Frontage length: 65
Lot
- Lot size: 9,583 sqft
- Features: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft.,Cleared,Graded,Sloped
- Lot size dimensions: 65 x 164 x 45 x 183
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Spaces
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
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Gladwin County and Michigan
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $632 | $7,584 |
| Home Insurance * | $74 | $888 |
| Property Taxes | $105 | $1,260 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $999 | $11,988 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Listed for sale | $125,000 |
| 2023-10-31 | Sold | $110,000 |
| 2023-10-25 | Pending sale | $119,900 |
| 2023-10-18 | Contingent | $119,900 |
| 2023-08-18 | Price change | $119,900 |
| 2023-08-09 | Listed for sale | $125,000 |
| 2019-08-26 | Sold | $48,500 |
| 2019-08-07 | Pending sale | $54,900 |
| 2019-07-14 | Price change | $54,900 |
| 2019-05-18 | Listed for sale | $59,900 |
| 2014-09-02 | Listing removed | $65,900 |
| 2013-09-08 | Listed for sale | $65,900 |
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