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33289 Telephone Rd #3, Toivola, MI, 49965

1beds
1baths
864sqft
$285,000
$330price/sqft
$2,008/moest. monthly cost
$80,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

PREMIER WATERFRONT 100 ft on Lake Gerald, in the popular resort area of Twin Lakes, somewhat off the grid with use of solar, propane, wood.. OPEN HOUSE LABOR DAY WEEKEND...all contributing to this preferred lifestyle...three log, one-room cabins.......the main cabin is heated by a propane space heater.,..the range and refrigerator also use propane....the guest cabin, provide your own heating....sauna building.....sauna/bath house takes care of keeping you warm and invigorated with use of the wood stove...... this is the best resort setting in the area...the recreational lake encourages all water sports and yet offers a serene setting... Furnishings may be included in negotiations.. CABINS are one-room living, sleeping space...so 'bedroom' is not really defined....just an estimate of designated area..

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
22
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2000

Materials

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Construction materials: Log

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Water Heater

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bathroom1

  • Features: Wood
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 35

Bedroom1

  • Features: Wood
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 187

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Wood
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 60

Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 864

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Space Heater,Propane,Solar,Wood
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 864
  • Total interior livable area: 864 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Wood
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 63

Living Room

  • Features: Wood
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 90

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 005164 007 05
  • Zoning description: Recreational
  • Special condition: Private,Standard
  • Other equipment: Satellite Dish

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water,Lake
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water,Lake
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: All Sports Lake,Beach Access,Dock/Pier Facility,Lake Front,No Wake Lake,Interior Lake,Waterfront,Sandy Bottom
  • Waterbody name: Lake Gerald
  • Frontage length: 100

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.28 Acres
  • Features: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft.,Wooded
  • Lot size dimensions: 100 x 120

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: 3 or More 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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Winter Weather
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Houghton 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 $1,441$17,292
Home Insurance *$111$1,332
Property Taxes $268$3,216
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$2,008$24,096
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$68,845/yr
40% on housing$60,240/yr
45% on housing$53,546/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: 7.9%
7.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.3%
1.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$330This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49965$300
Houghton County$157

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49965$221
Houghton County$106

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-29Price change$285,000
2025-10-03Listed for sale$289,000
2025-10-02Listing removed$289,000
2025-08-07Price change$297,000
2025-08-02Price change$315,000
2025-06-21Listed for sale$335,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKAREN LAHTI
BrokerageRE/MAX DOUGLASS R.E.-H

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