5596 NE Rita Drive, Kalkaska, MI 49646 (MLS # 1946865)
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Enjoy Northern Michigan lakefront living with this 3-bedroom, 4-bath home featuring 95 feet of private frontage on beautiful Pickerel Lake in Kalkaska. Each bedroom offers its own private bathroom, while a fourth bath is available for guests. The open-concept layout flows from the kitchen to the dining area and living room, where a wood-burning fireplace and large windows provide beautiful lake views. Natural gas service heats the home, eliminating the need for propane deliveries. Recent updates include a water heater (2026), garbage disposal (2026), forced-air furnace (2019), central air unit (2017), bladder tank (2023), septic field (2019), and septic tank (2023). Outside, you'll find two docks ready for your pontoon or fishing boat and a spacious lakeside yard with plenty of room to create your ideal outdoor entertaining space. Guests can enjoy the detached guest house, offering approximately 835 square feet of additional living space. The open-concept design includes a kitchen, dining area, living room, half bath, propane wall furnace, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The property also includes three additional lots located across the road, each with its own separate parcel ID. One lot features a 28' x 36' garage with a cement floor, electric, insulated and drywalled interior, powered overhead door, and wood heat. Whether you need extra storage, a workshop, or future development potential, these additional lots offer endless possibilities. With private lake frontage, a guest house, extra lots, and a large garage, this Pickerel Lake property presents a rare opportunity to own a versatile waterfront retreat in Northern Michigan.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 14 | LAST UPDATED | 6/19/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | Oestman's Plat | YEAR BUILT | 1986 |
| GARAGE SPACES | 4.0 | COUNTY | Kalkaska |
| STATUS | Active | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Central Air |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned |
| BASEMENT | Crawl Space |
| CONSTRUCTION | Frame, Wood Siding |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Yes |
| HEAT | Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane, Wood |
| HOA DUES | Annually |
| INTERIOR | High Speed Internet |
| LOT | 2.12 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Cleared, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Subdivided, Wooded |
| PARKING | Concrete, Private, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage |
| SEWER | Private Sewer |
| STORIES | 1 |
| STYLE | Ranch |
| SUBDIVISION | Oestman's Plat |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Water |
| WATER | Private |
| WATER ACCESS | Pickerel Lake |
| WATERFRONT | Yes |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION | Lake |
| ZONING | Residential |
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